Space Shuttle: A Journey into Space is an ambitious 1983 space flight simulator designed by Bob Whitehead and published by Activision for the Atari 2600. Taking command of the Space Shuttle Discovery, players must successfully execute a complete missionโfrom launch and orbital maneuvering to satellite docking, re-entry, and a smooth landing.
How to play
Your objective is to successfully launch, dock with an orbiting satellite, and return to Earth safely while managing fuel, tracking radar, and flight systems.
| Joystick control: | ||
| Player 1: | Player 2: | |
| joystick | โโโโ | TGFH |
| trigger | Spacebar | A |
| turbo | Del | . |
| RESET | F12 | F12 |
| SELECT | F11 | F11 |
| Pause | Alt+P | Alt+P |
| black-white / color mode: F2 | ||
| paddle / joystick mode: Alt+L | ||
Tips
- During launch, carefully monitor your thrust to reach the correct orbital altitude before separating the booster rockets.
- Conserve fuel when adjusting your orbit to dock with the satellite. Use brief, calculated bursts rather than continuous thrust.
- Re-entry requires precise angle control. Keep an eye on your pitch to ensure the shuttle doesn’t burn up or bounce off the atmosphere.
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