KSP Clone

A low-fidelity Kerbal Space Program clone built with Three.js and Vite.

Description

This project is a simple 2D rocket simulation where you can launch a rocket from Earth and attempt to get it into orbit. The physics are simplified and constrained to a 2D plane.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher recommended)
• npm (v6 or higher recommended)

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Navigate to the project directory
3. Install dependencies:

npm install

Running the Development Server

Start the Vite development server:

npm run dev

Open your browser to the URL shown in the terminal (typically http://localhost:3000).

How to Play

• Use the Left/Right Arrow Keys to rotate the rocket
• Use the Up Arrow Key to apply thrust
• Try to achieve orbit by balancing vertical ascent and horizontal velocity

Physics

The simulation uses simplified physics:

• Gravity follows the inverse square law
• Thrust is applied in the direction the rocket is pointing
• All motion is constrained to the XY plane

Units

The simulation uses arbitrary units:

• Earth radius = 1 unit
• Altitude is measured in units from Earth's surface
• Speed is measured in units per second