ICYMI: #SpaceEngine is hiring a technical lead!

You can find out more about the position at
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#remotejobs #remotework

We're hiring!

#SpaceEngine is looking for a technical lead.

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#remotejobs #remotework

Continuing from Monday's neighbour post, how about a visit to both the inner and outer solar system with a couple of #dwarfplanets: #Pluto (everyone's favourite former planet!) and #Ceres.

Image from team member Mike.
Share yours below!

#spaceengine #spacesimulation

How about we start off the week by visiting some of our neighbours?

Have you visited #Neptune in #SpaceEngine lately?

#spacesimulation #universesimulation #astronomysimulation #planets #planet #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #space #universe #astronomysimulator

We're ending our week of spooky #SpaceEngine posts with a post full of Halloween-ish colours.

Images from team member Mike.

#space #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulation #astronomysimulator #halloween

For our second scary posts for Halloween, did you know that lightning bolts on #Saturn can be between 1,000 and 10,000 times stronger than Earth's?

Good thing you can visit Saturn from the safety of your own home with #SpaceEngine!

Image from team member Mike.

#space #universe

Since we are only a few days from Halloween, how about we start the week off with a scary object: a black hole!

Image from team member Mike.

Share yours below!

#spaceengine #space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #blackhole #blackholes #spacesimulator

Is there a #nebula you'd like to see us highlight in a future post you've have seen, or haven't seen us post about in a while?

Let us know in the comments below!

This one is RN 8513-10059, a procedurally generated nebula. Image from team member Mike.

#nebulae #spaceengine

It's mid-week, so why not celebrate with visit to a star cluster in #SpaceEngine?

Image from team member Mike.

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulation #astronomysimulator #starclusters #starcluster

Did you know that #Mercury has no rings or natural moons?

You can verify it for yourself, by visiting Mercury in #SpaceEngine.

Share your images of it below!

Image from team member Mike.

#space #spacesimulation #universesimulation #planets #solarsystem #spacesimulator

How gorgeous is RN 8513-8752? 😍

If you've visited it in #SpaceEngine, share your images below! If you haven't, may we suggest a visit?

Image from team member Mike.

#space #universe #nebula #nebulae #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #Universesimulator

LHS 1903 e is an interesting looking exoplanet, at least from this angle. It almost looks like a landscape, with a sun or moon in the distance & waves at the bottom.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below, and share your images if you've visited it in #SpaceEngine.

Heading into the weekend with this view.

What are your weekend plans with #SpaceEngine?

Image from team member Mike.

#spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulator #space #universe #astronomysimulation

Have you ever wanted to visit a nebula? Well, you can with #SpaceEngine!

And we're 40% off until Thursday!

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Images from team members Sean and Mike.

#nebula #nebulae #steamsale #steamfallsale #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator

ICYMI: #SpaceEngine is on sale for the Steam Fall Sale!

40% off until October 8:

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#spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #spacesimulation #space #universe #astronomy #astronomysimulator #steamsale #steamfallsale

Have you come across any double crescents in your #SpaceEngine travels?

If so, share them below!

Image from team member Mike.

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #astronomy #astronomysimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #spacesim

Have you come across any double crescents in your #SpaceEngine travels?

If so, share them below!

Image from team member Mike.

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #astronomy #astronomysimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy

In his filename for this screenshot, team member Mike called this "barren desert."

How else would you describe this #SpaceEngine landscape?

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulation

In case you need to add a blackhole to your to-visit list in #SpaceEngine, may we suggest one closer to home?

Sagittarius A* is a supermassive blackhole in our Milky Way galaxy!

Share your images of Sagittarius A* or blackhole suggestions below.

Image from team member Mike.

We have a specific community challenge for you today: a ringed planet and a #nebula.

Have you come across any in #SpaceEngine? Share yours below!

Image from team member Mike.

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #ringedplanet

Did you know that along with our social channels and Discord, we also have an official #SpaceEngine Reddit?

Along with sharing your finds with the community, the Reddit is actively moderated by team members who note bug reports and answer questions.

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We highlighted a few #nebulae in #SpaceEngine earlier this week, but what's one more? This is PK 205+14.1 or the Medusa Nebula.

Image from team member Mike.

#spacesimulation #universesimulation #nebula #medusanebula #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy

#Nebulae are interesting for several reasons, but what about their shapes? They are all so unique!

Do you have a favourite #nebula shape you've come across in SE?

Share it below!

Images from team members Mike and @AstronomerMegan

#space #universe #spaceengine #astronomy

Did you know there isn't a set amount of stars in a star cluster? Some may have only 10 stars, while others have millions!

Share an image from a recent cluster you visited in SE below!

Video from team member Mike.

#starclusters #spaceengine #space #universe #spacesimulation

We're ending the week with a visit to NGC 2164.

Have you visited it in SpaceEngine yet?

Image from team member Mike.

#spaceengine #space #universe #spacesimulation #spacesimulator #Universesimulator #universesimulation #astronomy #astronomysimulation #astronomysimulator

Do you have a favourite Brown Dwarf? Let us know in the comments or share an image of it from SE below.

Video from team member Mike.

#browndwarf #browndwarfs #spaceengine #spacesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #universesimulation #astronomy #astronomysimulation

What do you think is/are the most interesting object(s) in the universe? #Blackholes? #Nebulae? Our own planet? Something else?

Let us know in the comments below!

Images from team member Mike.

#space #universe #spacesimulation #spaceengine #spacesimulator #universesimulator

How about we start a community thread of objects that look a little bit toasty, as team member Mike said when describing this video.

Share yours below!

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #spaceengine #astronomy #astronomysimulation

Have you ever made custom systems or ships for SE? Taken an astrophoto you want to share with other space enthusiasts?

Head over to our Discord to share and browse other creations!

discord.com/invite/spaceen…

Image by team member Jonathan and community member Centri

#spaceengine

Rounding out our week of highlighting new catalog additions with HIP 10090 c and HIP 39330 b.

Images from a team member Mike.

#exoplanets #spaceengine #space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #exoplanet #astronomy #astronomysimulation

We're continuing to highlight a couple new objects from the August update.

Today we have KMT-2023-BLG-1592L b and KMT-2023-BLG-0332L b.

Images from team member Mike.

Is there a new object you'd like us to highlight on Friday? Let us know in the comments.

#spaceengine

Today we're highlighting a couple more objects from our August update.

Introducing: TOI-6884 b and BET Pic d

Images from team member Mike.

If you had a chance to visit these, or the places from Friday, share them below!

#spacesimulation #spacesimulator #spaceengine

Over the next week, we're going to be highlighting a few of our new catalog additions!

Up first are TOI-791 c and TOI-6564 b.

Images from team member Mike.

#spaceengine #spacesimulation #spacesimulator #space #universe #universesimulation #universesimulator #astronomy

Speaking of new objects (see Monday's post), did you know we added in the first ever exosatellite? We did!

It, along with several other changes and additions, are part of our August update.

More info:
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#spaceengine #space #universe #spacesimulation

Astronomers are always finding new objects, which means we are always adding new items to #SpaceEngine!

This video from team member Mike highlights a few of our August additions

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy

The eclipse is over, but you can still get #SpaceEngine for 30% off. Sale ends Aug. 16!

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#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulation #steamsale #astronomysimulator

Happy Solar Eclipse Day to those who can (safely) see it!

If you were able take a photo or two, share it below!

#Solareclipse image from SE by team member Mike.

#eclipse #space #spaceengine #spacesimulator #universesimulator #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation

We're celebrating this week's solar eclipse with 30% off #SpaceEngine! Sale ends Aug. 16.

store.steampowered.com/app/314650/Spa…

And, if you want another way to commemorate the event, we have eclipse merch in our store! merch.spaceengine.org/collections/20…

Video fr team member Mike.

#solareeclipse

Team member Jon often makes key art for various SE announcements and posts. Is there a planet or another object you'd like to see the SE logo on?

Let us know in the comments!

#spaceengine #space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator

Even when exploring the #cosmos, you can always check in on home in #SpaceEngine.

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Video by team member Mike.

#spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #spacesimulation #astronomy #astronomysimulation #space #universe

In a couple short weeks, parts of Europe will experience a solar eclipse!

Which is your favourite? A solar or lunar eclipse?

#solareclipse image from team member Mike.

#lunareclipse #eclipse #eclipse2026 #spaceengine #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator

I spy a rainbow just beyond HD 224018 b.

Image from team member Mike.

Have you visited HD 224018 b yet? It was discovered in 2025 and recently added to #SpaceEngine.

#exoplanet #space #spacesimulation #exoplanets #spacesimulator #universe #universesimulator #astronomy

Interested in commemorating the solar eclipse in August, while also showing off your love of #SpaceEngine? We have you covered in our merch store!

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#solareclipse #space #eclipse #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator

We usually share larger #nebulae, but what about the smaller ones?

Share a smaller #nebula below!

Image from team member Mike.

#spaceengine #space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomysimulation #astronomysimulator

Heading into the weekend with visits to TOI-5788 c and TOI-4495 c.

Have you checked them out in #SpaceEngine yet?

Images from team member Mike.

#exoplanet #exoplanets #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #space #universe #astronomy

I don't think you can ever get tired of looking at the landscapes in #SpaceEngine.😍

Do you have a favourite landscape?

Video from team member Mike.

#spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulator #astronomysimulation

Happy Space Exploration Day!

While today is used mark the Apollo 11 mission, there are so many other places to explore in #SpaceEngine! Or, you can always do what Apollo 11 did and visit the moon.

Share a place you visited recently below!

Video from team member Mike.

Did you know they recently discovered landslides on #Pluto that could bury entire cities? 😮

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You can safely visit Pluto anytime in #SpaceEngine!

Share your Pluto images below! Image from team member Mike.

#spacesimulation #universesimulation

Have you visited some of the newer exoplanets in #SpaceEngine? We shared one on Monday, but today let's highlight a couple others:

NGTS-35 b is a warm Saturn exoplanet that is 598 lightyears from Earth.

HD 100508 b is a cold Jupiter exoplanet that is 107 light years from Earth.

We just realized that the screenshots never uploaded. Here they are!

LHS 1903 b kind of looks like marble, or does it?

Visit it in #SpaceEngine and let us know in the comments what you think!

Share any screenshots you take of it below.

Image from team member Mike.

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #

There's one day left in the Steam Summer Sale! Have you gotten your copy of #SpaceEngine for 40% off?

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#steamsummersale #space #universe #spacesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #universesimulation #spacesim #universesim

Have you ever wanted to see #Earth from above, but, unfortunately, you aren't an astronaut?

Well, you can with #SpaceEngine! And until July 9, it's a bit cheaper. It's 40% off until July 9.

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For those that already use SE, share your Earth images below!

Did you know you can see landscapes like this in #SpaceEngine?

Did you further know we're on sale for 40% off as part of the Steam Summer Sale? We are!

Had over to our Steam page for more info:
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Image from team member Mike.

#steamsale #steamsummersale

ICYMI: #SpaceEngine is on sale for 40% off until July 9th!

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#steamsale #steamsummersale #space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy

It’s time for sun, sandals and SpaceEngine! The Steam Summer Sale is live, and we’re 40% off until July 9th!

Steam Store page: store.steampowered.com/app/314650/Spa…

#steamsummersale #steamsale #spaceengine #space #spacesim #astronomy

It might be hard to choose, but what's a recent place or object you've visited in #SpaceEngine that left you awestruck?

Video from team member Mike.

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulator

Purple or black? Which do you prefer?

Images from team member Mike.

#spaceengine #space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulator

Our latest Discord contest has wrapped! Each of the winners will either be a banner or pinned post on our socials.

User SpacePioneer showcased a world from their custom worldbuilding project, Rotinis I. It's our new X banner!

#spaceengine

Today's screenshot challenge is about colours, but not just any colour or set of colours.

Try to find an object or objects that uses as many rainbow colours as possible. Share them below!

Image from team member Jon.

#space #universe #spaceengine #spacesimulation #astronomy

Happy @Steam birthday to us!

#SpaceEngine joined Steam 7 years ago today. 🥳

Thank you to our community for your continued support!

To celebrate, list your favourite object (planet, nebula, exoplanet, moon, etc) that you've visited in SpaceEngine!

Video from team member Mike

In the category of really unique screenshots, today we have this one from team member Mike.

Have you come across something really unique lately?

Share it below!

#space #universe #spaceengine #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #Universesimulator #astronomy

Last week we told you about the many free HD DLCs we have for Solar System objects. Team member Mike has put together a showcase for just how much extra detail you get with our own home planet, Earth!

Add to your Steam library completely free of charge!
#spaceengine #earth

Cosmographic Software is proud to announce a major sponsorship toward XP Game Connect Atlantic this week in Halifax!

Doing this opens doors for indie developers, students, and industry experts to connect, be seen, and share their expertise

Best to all attendees!
#XPATL26

Happy Pride Month from SE!

Of the nigh-uncountable objects in the Universe, we all share just one. Choose kindness for your fellow people of Earth. Regardless of orientation or identity, we all look up at the same stars!

Image by team member Jonathan
#pride #spaceengine

There's still time to flex your creative muscles at the stars!

The Canvas of Stars contest is still ongoing in our official Discord! Submissions close June 5th. Visit the Discord and see the contest-08-board channel for the full rules.

#spaceengine #space #astronomy

In a mid-week slump? Not sure where to go in #SpaceEngine?

May we suggest visiting the Wizard Nebula?

Images from team member Mike.

#space #universe #wizardnebula #nebula #nebulae #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomysimulation

Did you know there are free HD DLCs for #SpaceEngine?

You can find them on our Steam page: store.steampowered.com/dlc/314650/Spa…

#spacesimulation #univesresimulation #spacesimulator #Universesimulator #spacesim #universesim #astronomy #astronomysimulation #astronomysimulator

Which do you think is scarier? #Blackholes in general or the fact that Neptune's storms are big enough to swallow the #Earth?

Share your answer by posting either a blackhole or #Neptune below!

Images from team member Mike.

#spaceengine #spacesimulation #universesimulation

You've probably come across many red objects in #SpaceEngine, so why not share them with the the community?

Share a red object or planet you've found below!

Image from team member Mike.

#spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #astronomysimulator #space

As we head into the weekend, it's time for a thread focused on rings!

Whether it's Saturn or another ringed planet, share your most recent find!

Image from team member Mike.

#spaceengine #space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator

Let's do another community thread. Share any planet you've found recently that has a marble-like texture.

Share yours below!

Image of TOI-261.02 from team member Mike.

#spaceengine #space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator

1/2 We're running another community contest on our Discord: Canvas of Stars.

Details: Take a shot from any place in the Universe, and ascribe meaning to it. This meaning can be anything that inspires you, be it the astronomy behind a formation, a sci-fi story setting, or a

There are only a few days left to get #SpaceEngine for 30% off!

The sale ends on Monday!

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#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulation #astronomysimulator

ICYMI: #SpaceEngine is on sale for 30% off until Monday!

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Image from team member Mike.

#spacesimulation #spacesimulator #space #astronomy #universesimulation #universesimulator #universesim #astronomysimulator #astronomysimulation #steamsale

We’ve added a few minor updates/fixes to SE including improved video encoding, updated file path changes, & several new catalog items!

To celebrate, we’re having a 30% off sale until Monday!

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Details on the update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/31465…

#spaceengine

Happy Space Day!

Did you know that since Neptune was discovered in 1846 it has only completed one full post-discovery orbit? Yep! In 2011.

This is because one orbit takes 164 years.

What's your favorite space fact?

Images from team member Mike.

#spaceday #spaceengine

Sometimes you don't have to go too far to see something amazing in #SpaceEngine.

This image showing LMCX-3 next to the Milky Way is from team member @AstronomerMegan

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #milkyway #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy

Sometimes the objects and scenes we find in #SpaceEngine surprise us. Is there something you've found recently that you were surprised or particularly amazed by?

Share it below!

Images from team member Mike.

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation

Let's share some #nebulae today! Share your most recent nebula find from #SpaceEngine below.

This one is from team member Mike.

#space #universe #nebula #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulator #spacesim #universesim

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Did you know the word "Earth" is from the Germanic language? It means "the ground."

Share your favourite #Earth fact, or SE screenshot below!

Video from team member Mike.

#earthday #spaceengine #spacesimulation #universesimulation #ourplanet #happyearthday

Have you visited any interesting black holes in #SpaceEngine recently?

Share them below!

Image from team member Mike.
#space #blackhole #blackholes #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulation #astronomysimulator

Have you visited The Hidden Star Forge (RN 8513-9602) in SE yet? It's worth a trip!

Video from team member Mike.

#spaceengine #space #universe #nebula #spacesimulation #universesimulation #nebulae #spacesimulator #universesimulator #spacesim #universesim #astronomy

Have you come across any interesting star clusters in #SpaceEngine lately?

Team member Mike did!

Share yours below!

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #spacesim #universesim #astronomy #astronomysimulation #starclusters

Let's end the week with some #browndwarfs.

Share yours below!

Image from team member Mike.

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #astronomysimulation #astronomysimulator #SpaceEngine #browndwarf

On Monday, we honoured #ArtemisII with some Earth photos. How about today we highlight the reason they are there: the moon!

Share your moon images below!

Image from team member Madison.

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #moon #SpaceEngine

In honour of Artemis II's journey and their recent photo of Earth, share your SE #Earth screenshots below!

This one is from team member Mike.

#space #universe #spaceengine #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator #universesimulator #astronomy #spacesim

We've seen some pretty amazing #SpaceEngine screenshots over the years, but not all of them include an array of colours or planets/objects.

Sometimes, it's the complete opposite.

Image fr. team member Mike.

#space #universe #spacesimulation #universesimulation #spacesimulator