Graviton Orbit: Deep Space

Slingshot an exploration probe through complex planetary gravitational wells. Calculate orbital trajectories and gravity assists to reach distant hyperspace gates without crashing.

Graviton Orbit: Deep Space is an engaging orbital mechanics physics puzzle that turns real celestial physics into captivating gameplay. Piloting an unmanned deep-space survey probe, your mission is to reach the hyperspace jump gate in each sector using minimal propellant. Along the way lie celestial bodies with differing gravitational fields, including dense terrestrial planets, turbulent gas giants, and hazardous singularity vortices. By dragging a launch vector arrow to set launch angle and initial velocity, you release the probe into the gravitational field. The game traces real-time trajectory curves, requiring players to harness gravity assist slingshots to curve around planetary atmospheres safely.

• 1Drag backwards from the probe to aim your trajectory vector, using the on-screen dotted path as a predictive guide.
• 2Utilize the gravitational pull of large planets to slingshot around their rear hemisphere for free acceleration.
• 3Avoid orbits that graze too close to planetary surfaces, where atmospheric drag can pull your probe into a crash.
• 4Collect optional orbital telemetry beacons scattered in high-risk zones to achieve maximum three-star sector ratings.