Solar Explorer 3D
Mission Replay & Landing View
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
Embark on an unprecedented immersive journey through the cosmos!
Solar Explorer presents a stunning 3D simulation of the Solar System based on real astronomical data, allowing you to experience the grandeur and mystery of the universe right in your hands.
Key Features
• Realistic Simulation – Accurately models the orbital and rotational motion of Solar System bodies and spacecraft in a true 3D environment
• Close-Up View – Explore surface details, rotation, and the orbits of moons within planetary systems, including detailed 3D models of spacecraft
• Landing View – Land at designated locations on different celestial bodies and look up at an authentic cosmic sky
• Time Acceleration – Speed up time to intuitively observe the motion of Solar System objects and spacecraft
• Mission Replay – Selected mission and event replay feature, allowing you to review panoramic trajectories of major space missions and close-ups of key events
Professional-Grade Experience
• Real-time orbital positions of planets, moons, and spacecraft are precisely computed using celestial mechanics, with extensive real-time data displayed in the information panel
• In celestial close-up view, observe high-resolution surface textures, realistic rotation, and the trajectories of major moons
• Spacecraft close-up view features high-quality 3D models, including all five probes that have traveled beyond Neptune’s orbit, with real-time speed and distance-from-Earth data
• View all historically successful soft landers on bodies such as the Moon, Mars, and Venus
• In Landing View, the system accurately simulates the local sky and celestial motion based on celestial mechanics and spatial geometry, including phenomena such as lunar tidal locking and Venus’s retrograde rotation
• Beautiful planetary rings and solar corona effects, with shadows and transit phenomena faithfully recreating the wonders of space
Intuitive Controls
• Tap any celestial body or label to enter close-up view, with a catalog available to browse all celestial bodies and spacecraft
• Use one-finger rotation and two-finger zoom to adjust viewing angle and range
• In close-up view, a locator allows easy selection of target locations; on Earth, your current location can be used directly
• In orbit view, close-up view, and landing view, multiple time-acceleration levels are available to observe rotation and revolution
Whether you’re an astronomy enthusiast, an educator, or a curious explorer, Solar Explorer opens a gateway to the mysteries of the universe. Download now and begin your space adventure!
- Added mission and event replay feature, supporting full‑mission trajectory animation and close‑up capture of key events. Now includes 6 major space missions: Voyager 1, Voyager 2, New Horizons, Europa Clipper, and others.
- Earth’s default texture now features night‑side lighting (city lights) on the dark side.
- Updated some planetary data, e.g., the moon counts of Jupiter and Saturn.
- Overall visual effects are more consistent.
- Fixed several stability‑related issues.
The developer, Shenzhen Qizhuan Technology Co., Ltd., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Shenzhen Qizhuan Technology Co., Ltd
- Size
- 313 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
English and 9 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium Edition $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2023-2026 Qizhuan
