# Cosmic Journey Into Space

> Cosmic Journey Into Space (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Marc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-journey-into-space/id6761701418 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Marc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853445500)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-05-21
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-journey-into-space/id6761701418/reviews.md

## What is Cosmic Journey Into Space?

Embark on breathtaking journeys across the cosmos. Cosmic Journey takes you from Earth to 14 real astronomical destinations — from the Moon and Mars to distant stars like Sirius, the Andromeda Galaxy, and even a supermassive black hole.

Each journey features a smooth animated departure from Earth, flight through a real star field built from astronomical catalog data, and a dramatic arrival at your destination with fascinating facts.

DESTINATIONS:
- Solar System: Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
- Stars: Sirius, Polaris, Betelgeuse
- Deep Space: Pleiades, Orion Nebula, Crab Nebula
- Galaxies: Andromeda, Hubble Deep Field
- Special: Sagittarius A* black hole, Artemis II mission

FEATURES:
- Real astronomical positions from the HYG star catalog
- Live distance counter in light-seconds, light-minutes, and light-years
- Stunning 3D visuals with SceneKit rendering
- Fascinating facts about each cosmic destination
- Smooth animations and immersive sound design


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-05-20

Improves destination visuals for stars, nebulae, galaxies, and deep-space objects; adds richer science-based flyby context; and fixes responsiveness after long stellar journeys.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-04-11

- Explore your destination: rotate and zoom celestial bodies after arrival. Tap View Details when you're ready.
- Real NASA/Hubble imagery for all destinations — Orion Nebula, Crab Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, Pleiades, Hubble Deep Field, and the EHT black hole image.
- Physics-based star rendering with Airy diffraction patterns for Sirius and Polaris.Explore your destinations — rotate and zoom celestial bodies after arrival. Real NASA and Hubble imagery for all destinations. Physics-based star rendering. 3D Earth departure. Landscape mode support.
- 3D Earth departure from your geographic location.
- Landscape mode support for a wider cosmic view.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-08

No release notes.

## More apps by Andrew Marc

- [Hold Down the Button](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-down-the-button/id6755971735)

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