Xalo — Orbital Command

A physics-based satellite orbit game. Drag to launch satellites from a planet's surface, manage their trajectories using real Newtonian gravity, and build stable orbits before time runs out.

How It Works

Click and drag from the planet to launch a satellite. The direction and length of your drag determines the launch velocity. Once in flight, satellites follow realistic orbital mechanics — gravity pulls them toward the planet while their velocity carries them forward, creating elliptical orbits.

Features

• Newtonian gravity physics — no fake orbits, real F = GM/r²
• 6 satellite types: Standard, Heavy, Light, Solar, Relay, and Cow
• Orbit prediction lines show your trajectory before launch
• Circularization burns to stabilize elliptical orbits
• Real-time multiplayer — see other players' satellites
• Daily, weekly, and monthly leaderboards
• Procedural audio — no sound files, everything synthesized
• Ambient events: UFO encounters, comets, and surprises
• Works on desktop and mobile

Controls

• Click + drag from planet to launch
• Space — manual boost (hold)
• C — circularize orbit
• Arrow keys — select satellites
• H or ? — help overlay

Full gameplay guide and keyboard shortcuts

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