LEO - Low Earth Orbit app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Doug Worrall
First release : 25 Mar 2013
App size: 19.02 Mb
2D spaceflight mission simulator that models orbital flight and provides a range of challenging training and operational missions flying the LEO-1 spacecraft.
Youll start with basic training, from launch though orbital insertion and maneuvering, and landing back on Earth. As you progress in your skills youll face more challenging tasks such as rendezvous with the International Space Station, orbit corrections, astronaut rescue, and dealing with space debris.
Of course, you cant have a space game without missiles... so youll get to blast some space-junk too.
LEO - Low Earth Orbit is more than just a game, however. By modelling the gravitational field of the Earth you learn how real spacecraft manoeuvre in orbit, and why the early NASA astronauts had difficulty with the concept.
LEO is fun, educational and strangely captivating, and recommended for anyone who has an interest in space, rockets and the Low Earth Orbit environment.