ORBIT

Make a space simulation that runs in the browser, get cool space prizes!

ORBIT is a programme for teenagers aged 13-18.

ORBIT is a Hack Club You Ship, We Ship (YSWS) programme where you are challenged to build an interactive space simulation/sandbox that runs in the browser. In return, your project will be added as its own star in the galaxy, and we'll ship you some neat prizes based on the number of hours of quality work you spend developing your project.

How it works

1. Build an interactive space sim that runs in the browser
2. Deploy it to a public URL (GitHub Pages, Vercel, etc.)
3. Track your hours with Hackatime
4. Submit a PR to add your project to the galaxy
5. Get awesome prizes once your project is approved!

The Prizes

We'll ship you some cool space swag for building your sim, based on the number of hours of quality work you spend developing it.

~5 hrs Moon

Stickers, Artemis II mission patch, and a 3D-printed keychain!

~10 hrs Mars

Everything from Moon, plus a space poster OR a space plush!

~15 hrs Saturn

Everything from Mars, plus a grant for a telescope accessory (lens, filter, etc.) OR an author-signed space book OR the other Mars-tier option!

What counts as a sim?

A sim is a model that emulates something, whether this should be accurate to real-life or not is up to you! Your project needs to be interactive so people can change the starting conditions or affect the simulation in some way. It also needs to be visual, space-themed, and run in the browser with no downloads. Check out the guide for more details and information on how to submit.

Ideas

• Gravity sandbox
• Procedural planet generator
• Black hole visualiser
• Three body problem
• Rocket launch sim
• N-body simulator

Gravity Sandbox

Mars Orbiter

Two Galaxies

The galaxy

Every submitted project becomes a star in the galaxy, which is a sim itself! The galaxy grows as more people ship projects.