About This Demo

What if you could hit a golf ball so hard it went into orbit?

Now you can find out. In Celestial Golf, you will learn the techniques used in real space flight to get your ball through a wild golf course throughout the solar system, and beyond. Every hole is designed to introduce a new concept or mechanic, so there is no grinding or repetition, just one short, sweet ride.

Realistic orbital mechanics

Celestial Golf is designed to teach actual orbital mechanics — the laws discovered by Newton which govern the motion of the planets and space craft — in a simplified 2D environment. An intuitive planning interface allows you to visualize the trajectory of the ball and develop a real understanding of the physics of gravity in space.

Explore the real solar system

Set in our solar system, with planet bodies created from real NASA terrain data, you will gain an appreciation of the many celestial sights out in the cosmos, from afar, and up close, as you bounce the ball over the mountains of Mars, and through the inner solar system.

Demo features

• Nine holes (levels).

• Learn the basics of orbital maneuvers.

• Learn advanced targeting of distant celestial bodies.

• Travel around the inner solar system, from the Moon and Earth to Mars. (The full game features the entire solar system and beyond.)