Intermediate 10 missions

Red Planet Rendezvous

Execute a Hohmann transfer from Earth orbit to Mars orbit. Achieve Mars orbit insertion with minimal delta-V expenditure.

15 min Single maneuver

Morning Star Mission

Execute a Hohmann transfer from Earth to Venus. Unlike Mars, Venus is closer to the Sun, requiring a different approach. Achieve Venus orbit insertion on a limited fuel budget.

12 min Single maneuver

Station Resupply

Launch from Earth and dock with the International Space Station in its 51.6-degree inclined orbit. Time your launch window correctly and perform a precise rendezvous.

15 min Free form

Emergency Return

Your spacecraft has suffered a malfunction and you need to return to Earth immediately. Perform an emergency de-orbit and atmospheric entry with limited fuel and tight time constraints.

8 min Free form

Solar Sentinel

Establish a Sun-synchronous orbit for an Earth observation satellite. This special orbit keeps your satellite in constant sunlight, perfect for solar-powered imaging missions.

12 min Free form

High Latitude Coverage

Establish a Molniya orbit, a highly elliptical orbit used for communications in high-latitude regions. This orbit provides long dwell time over the northern hemisphere.

10 min Free form

Asteroid Sample Return

Execute an OSIRIS-REx style mission to a near-Earth asteroid. Rendezvous with asteroid Bennu, match its velocity precisely, perform a touch-and-go sample collection, then return your precious cargo to Earth. Every gram of primordial material is priceless for science.

30 min Free form

Mars to Ceres Express

Journey from the red planet to the largest object in the asteroid belt. Ceres is a dwarf planet with potential subsurface oceans, making it a prime target for exploration. Execute a direct transfer and achieve orbit insertion around this mysterious world.

25 min Single maneuver

Eccentricity and Orbit Shapes

Master the concept of eccentricity - the number that describes your orbit's shape. Learn to recognize different orbit types by their eccentricity.

15 min Lesson

Delta-V Budgets

Learn to plan missions by calculating total delta-V requirements. Master the art of fuel budgeting for complex multi-stage missions.

15 min Lesson