Interactive solar system online

Who can see the Solar System in 3D?

Anyone with an internet-enabled device browser can explore the past, present, and future of the solar system in 3D with NASA’s interactive Eyes on the Solar System. Click anywhere on the image to get a closer look at a 3D rendering of NASA’s Cassini spacecraft flying by Saturn’s moon Enceladus in 2015.

What is a simulated live view of the Solar System?

This simulated live view of the solar system allows you to explore the planets, their moons, asteroids, comets and the spacecraft interacting with them in 3D. You can also fast-forward or rewind time, and explore the solar system as it looked from 1950 to 2050, complete with past and future NASA missions.

What is a live view of the Solar System?

Check out all of the missions transmitting data to Earth, live. This simulated live view of the solar system allows you to explore the planets, their moons, asteroids, comets and the spacecraft interacting with them in 3D.

Do you need an internet connection to see the Solar System?

All you need is a device with an internet connection. Anyone with an internet-enabled device browser can explore the past, present, and future of the solar system in 3D with NASA’s interactive Eyes on the Solar System.

Do I need WebGL to run this Solar System Simulator?

WebGL is required to run this solar system simulator. Click here to learn how to enable WebGL on this device. A real-time, in-browser, interactive simulation of our solar system. Observe what the solar system will look like at any given point in time.

What would a solar system tour look like without a stopover?

The solar system tour would not be complete without a stopover at Mars. Known as the Red Planet, it’s been the subject of numerous space missions, most notably the Mars Rover mission seeking evidence of life. Here’s a quick tabular overview: From the asteroid belt to Jupiter’s turbulent storms, every celestial body sits ready to unfold its story.