Galaxy Navigation
Free flight, nearby-system detection, and keyboard shortcuts
Movement
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Move forward / backward
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Strafe left / right without changing systems
Shift
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Move up / down on the height axis
Shift
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Rotate in place left / right to look behind you
Space
Quick ascent through space
Mouse
Free look while the mouse is locked
Wheel
Zoom in / out
Click
Lock the mouse or select a star
ESC
Release mouse lock
Location Awareness
Auto
The bottom label updates to the closest solar system
Overview
Opens a distant galaxy overview; arrows move sideways fast
Search
Search for a star and navigate from the bottom control
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Manually jump between systems when needed
Sun
Click a glowing spiral sun to enter its system
