Space Shuttle - A Journey into Space

Commodore 64 · 1984 · US

Also known as: Space Shuttle - A Journey Into Space · Space Shuttle : A Journey into Space (US)

Publisher: Activision · Developer: James Software · Genre: Simulator

“Space Shuttle: A Journey into Space” is a simulation where you take on the role of the Discovery's pilot – completing a full mission. The objective is to launch the shuttle, establish a stable orbit, open the cargo bay doors, retrieve a satellite for repairs, and successfully land while using as little fuel as possible. After each completed mission, the difficulty increases – with the satellite's trajectory becoming more erratic. The game is played from a first-person perspective inside the cockpit, allowing full control over systems from the engines to the cargo bay doors. At the end, a ranking is given based on the number of successful dockings and fuel consumption.