Meco Rocket Simulator: A Unique Space Launch Experience

After 5 Years in Development, Meco Rocket Simulator is Still in Early Access

As an indie developer, I have been working on Meco Rocket Simulator for the past 5 years. While the game is still in Early Access, I am constantly working on new features and improvements. However, please note that some of the features listed below are still in development and may not be available yet. For more information, please refer to the Early Access notes above.

Features Roadmap:

• Getting Started: Tutorials and Missions
• Thrust and ISP Measurements
• 3D Nozzle Design and Flow Separation
• 3D Pump Impeller Design
• 3D Turbine Rotor and Stator Design
• Mass of Components
• Thermal and Load Stress Limits
• Historical Campaigns

Please note that completing all of the above features may take between 1 and 3 years. However, with your support, I can focus on this game as my full-time job and development will be much quicker. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Dannie SimSolo, Indie Dev - Meco Rocket Simulator (formerly at Activision/Blizzard on Candy Crush & Sony PlayStation on Spider-Man 2)

Design & Test Rocket Engines Interactively

Meco Rocket Simulator is a game that introduces rocket engine concepts in a fun and interactive way. It is designed to inspire budding rocket engineers and scientists to support our multi-planetary future. To ensure realism, Meco uses principles from well-cited research and the expertise of published practitioners.

The Rocket Engine Simulator for Interactive Design

Say goodbye to endless pages of numbers and equations. With Meco, you can see the outcome of your design choices in seconds. It's a fun and engaging way to learn, perfect for next-gen engineers and scientists who want to be trailblazers in our multi-planetary future.

On the Shoulders of Giants

Play campaigns with missions based on real-life events. For example, you can build and simulate rocket engines that show:

• How the USA developed the Redstone-Mercury rocket engine, which sent the first American to space
• The progression of SpaceX's improvements to Merlin Engines, from Falcon 1 to Falcon 9 full-thrust
• The development of engines for the Saturn V moon rocket, which were exceptionally reliable despite the technology available at the time
• How the ESA developed the Europa I/II Rocket engines, which enabled Europe's first orbit-capable Launch Vehicle

Detailed Fluid and Combustion Simulation

Meco's detailed simulation allows you to observe the following:

• Gas and liquids flow in lines and ducts due to pressure and friction
• Ignition, throttle, and shutdown sequences following valve timings
• Thrust chamber and nozzle temperatures following regenerative, film, and ablative cooling
• The pros and cons resulting from gas generator, expander, and other engine cycles
• How the nozzle shape affects the nozzle gas exit velocity and flow separation
• The expected engine thrust, efficiency, and ISP readings to evaluate your design

Comprehensive Design Options

Meco has all the features you need to build a rocket engine model for a first approximation simulation. You can:

• Determine the engine limits with different materials for parts
• Test fuel, oxidizer, and coolant combinations and their trade-offs
• Try different igniter and valve types with their advantages and disadvantages
• Design injectors, pumps, turbines, gearboxes, thrust chambers, and nozzles while being challenged by physical constraints

True-To-Life Rocket Engine Simulation

Meco has been validated against real-life engine operational data and matches it to within a few percent. With Meco, you can:

• Adjust your design to achieve the desired pressure, temperature, and flow rate readings
• Tweak combustion properties, which change correspondingly with oxidizer-fuel ratio and pressure
• Determine safety margins for thermal and load stresses
• Test performance at different atmospheric pressures
• Replay and zoom in to a particular spot in time when you need more data

Examples to Learn from Included

Get into simulation quickly with pre-built and ready-to-simulate engines, including:

• Rocketdyne F-1, which powered the Saturn V
• SpaceX Merlin 1D employed on the Falcon 9
• Vulcain by Snecma Moteurs found on the Arianespace Ariane 5
• RL-10A used by ULA Centaur, initially made by Pratt & Whitney

Embrace Your Inner Rocket Scientist - Learn to Design Rocket Engines Step-By-Step

Whether you're a child prodigy, a senior enthusiast, or somewhere in between, Meco is the perfect tool for learning how to design rocket engines. You can start with cold-gas thrusters or dive right into Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines (LPRE). With Meco by your side, you can learn the ins and outs of rocket science.

The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

While Meco can handle dozens of sub-systems required to simulate a rocket engine, we encourage you to tinker with each sub-system individually and put them all together when you're ready.

Master and Build Intuition

With Meco, you can see how engineering and scientific laws come together and build a complete understanding of the part they play. Overcome challenges and feel accomplished. There's a reason why rocket science has a reputation for not being easy, but with Meco, you're in good company.

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: Windows 11
  
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
  
• DirectX: Version 10
  
• Storage: 1 GB available space

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system