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Space Shuttle Simulator -Beta

3S Beta
free for now

3S is a NASA Space Shuttle Simulation. Has all the Space Shuttle panels with working switches. Operate the Space Shuttle and fly into orbit just like the real astronauts would.

This software is being developped by Mike Lundberg.

The beta-version of this simulator needs more work, but it's still a good sim. You can find Mike's site here: http://user.tninet.se/~mxa881h/index.html

Download a movie about the simulator. You'll need the latest version of windows media player to watch it.

Download a copy of the beta from Toine Mercier website, shuttlesim

And pick up a copy of the 3S Launch countdown checklist, 3S_checklist.pdf

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