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ISS Sim to SPACEX
Practice manually docking a SpaceX Dragon 2 vehicle with the International Space Station in this simulator.
About ISS Sim to SPACEX
ISS Sim to SPACEX is a web simulator for manually docking a SpaceX Dragon 2 vehicle with the International Space Station. It presents controls modeled on the interface used by NASA astronauts, with rotation controls for roll, pitch and yaw, translation controls for movement in six directions, and a precision toggle.
The interface shows green correction numbers, blue rate numbers, range, approach rate, and a green diamond target over the docking adapter. Successful docking requires all green numbers below 0.2 and approach rate below -0.2 m/s, with slow and precise movements near the station.
Key features
- Manual rotation controls for roll, pitch, and yaw
- Translation controls for up, down, left, right, forward, backward
- Precision toggle for small and large movements
- Heads-up display with correction numbers and translation rates
- Docking tips covering orientation, positioning, and speed
- Success and fail feedback with option to play again
Best for: People who want to practice manual Dragon 2 docking controls and approach procedures.
Good for
- Uses controls modeled on the actual Dragon 2 manual piloting interface
- Explains rotation, translation, precision, and target alignment in docking tips
- Shows live correction values, movement rates, range, and approach rate
ISS Sim to SPACEX at a glance
- Website
- iss-sim.spacex.com
- Category
- Education & Learning › Space & Astronomy
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ISS Sim to SPACEX FAQ
What is required for successful docking?
All green correction numbers must be below 0.2 and RATE must be below -0.2 m/s, with the green diamond centered on the docking adapter.
How do I control the vehicle?
Use the buttons on the right to correct roll, pitch and yaw, then use the buttons on the left to move up, down, left, right, forward or backward.
How fast should I approach the ISS?
Keep RATE below -0.2 m/s when range is below 5 meters; going too fast risks running into the ISS.
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