Question for my 9 yo

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Universe Sandbox

You can physically demonstrate orbit with some fabric stretched over a frame, but I really think video games are going to be your best friend here. Osmos (Free demo, $5 full) is a great starting point that uses simplified gravity in two dimensions. Orbit (Free app, $5 on Steam) is another, similar game to introduce orbit. Once you've graduated to three dimensions, Universe Sandbox ($30, $20 on GOG) will really demonstrate what you can do with gravity. Of course, once you understand gravity, you need to get Kerbal Space Program ($40-60) and actually maneuver spacecraft in a simulated solar system. Mastering this game will require an understanding of aeronautics, astronautics, and orbital mechanics. In 20 years, leaders at NASA will be taking about how they started their journey by playing this game.

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Osmos

You can physically demonstrate orbit with some fabric stretched over a frame, but I really think video games are going to be your best friend here. Osmos (Free demo, $5 full) is a great starting point that uses simplified gravity in two dimensions. Orbit (Free app, $5 on Steam) is another, similar game to introduce orbit. Once you've graduated to three dimensions, Universe Sandbox ($30, $20 on GOG) will really demonstrate what you can do with gravity. Of course, once you understand gravity, you need to get Kerbal Space Program ($40-60) and actually maneuver spacecraft in a simulated solar system. Mastering this game will require an understanding of aeronautics, astronautics, and orbital mechanics. In 20 years, leaders at NASA will be taking about how they started their journey by playing this game.

#Games #Online Games #MMO 2 social mentions