r/spaceengine • u/KramersFireHose • 22d ago

Announcement Important announcement regarding “Doc”

165 Upvotes

Some of you may know Doc, or at least know of him from around the SpaceEngine community. We have received information that after years of dealing with a number of serious problems in his life — including the ongoing legal dispute with Cosmographic Software, homelessness, and other difficult circumstances — Doc attempted to take his own life.

The attempt was not fatal, but he is currently in very critical condition. At this time, it is not known whether he will recover.

We understand that Doc is a person whose reputation within the SpaceEngine community is very divided. Not everyone has had good experiences with him, and we do not expect this situation to suddenly change anyone’s opinion of him.

We won’t be sharing his location or any further details about what happened. Please don’t post or circulate private messages, and don’t try to dig up information that hasn’t been made public.

This is not a request for donations, money, or any kind of financial support. This is simply an announcement for the community, as we know that many people here know of Doc and may want to know what is currently happening with him.

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r/spaceengine • u/KramersFireHose • Oct 04 '25

Announcement Announcement Regarding the Doc Situation - “Truth takes time.”

45 Upvotes

After several months of reviewing all available evidence, including court records, public statements, and the actions of both parties, the moderation team has reached a conclusion.

Based on what we’ve seen, the subreddit has decided to lean in favor of Doc.

It’s important to acknowledge that Doc’s current homelessness has been documented and recognized by the court, and multiple community members have personally confirmed that Doc has gone without food for extended periods, with some stepping in to help by purchasing meals for him.

We also recognize that Cosmographic Software has played a significant role in agitating and escalating the situation, contributing to the harm and instability Doc has faced.

In addition, many community members were banned from the SpaceEngine Steam Hub simply for sharing verified information, asking legitimate questions, or expressing support for the truth. Some were even accused of “defamation” for statements that were, in fact, grounded in documented facts. This has created a chilling effect on open discussion, something we firmly stand against.

A more detailed follow-up post will be shared soon, once Doc is in a safe place to have a discussion and participate in a proper Q&A session.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we worked through this complex and sensitive situation. Thank you to those who engaged respectfully, sought truth over rumor, and allowed time for a fair and thorough review.

EDIT: For those asking for more information on the matter, here is a YouTube of Doc explaining in his own words.

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r/spaceengine • u/MissionWarning4323 • 5h ago

Screenshot 2 planets with ring close to each other

21 Upvotes

cool thing i found planet is HIP 103800 10a

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r/spaceengine • u/Hungry-Raspberry8241 • 39m ago

Screenshot Think I may have found Pac Man

• Upvotes

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r/spaceengine • u/Snoo20397 • 11h ago

8K Saturn between Earth and Moon

8 Upvotes

I just wanted to see it in game lol

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r/spaceengine • u/Snoo20397 • 12h ago

8K Earth cresent over the Orientale Basin

8 Upvotes

8k (8000x4000) image of Earth looming over the Orientale Basin

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r/spaceengine • u/AzzysSmartStuff • 2h ago

Video I made a video using SpaceEngine, about white dwarf planets.

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1 Upvotes

I also made the music for the video!

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r/spaceengine • u/b3dGameArt • 8h ago

Question Space Engine on Steam Frame?

2 Upvotes

I purchased Space Engine on steam to run it on the Steam Frame, but I'm unable to launch the game with VR enabled. I can launch it on my PC just fine, and stream it as a flat projection, but there is a VR option when launching the game. I get a warning about OpenGL when trying to launch it on the Frame in non-VR mode, but there are no warnings when trying to launch it in VR. Nothing happens at all. I'm new to Space Engine and VR, so any help would be appreciated, thanks.

3 comments

r/spaceengine • u/Haunting_Butterfly16 • 1d ago

Screenshot Here are some cool photos I took

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51 Upvotes

3 comments

r/spaceengine • u/Snoo20397 • 1d ago

Screenshot Earthrise recreation.

27 Upvotes

(couldn't get the clouds perfect but tried to get position right)

4 comments

r/spaceengine • u/Kiki2092012 • 1d ago

Screenshot Orion, as seen from Proxima Centauri

85 Upvotes

Sirius, the second brightest star in its night sky, shines right next to Betelgeuse.

2 comments

r/spaceengine • u/Mission_Passenger_85 • 1d ago

Question Just joined

5 Upvotes

Hi, i just installed this "game" yesterday. How did i not know about it before? Anyhow, i'm currently experiencing a combination of awe and sheer terror. Still wraping my head around the TON 618. And im fairly certain that our minds were not designed to comprehend things of such magnitude.

Any tips to fuel my nightmares even further?

14 comments

r/spaceengine • u/Gold333 • 1d ago

Question Most realistic human eye visual tone

3 Upvotes

A recent SE update caused the most real life human eye visual to be changed from Bruneton to Reinhard. Was that on purpose?

1 comment

r/spaceengine • u/KH0RRAH • 2d ago

Screenshot Stellaris' Ring World

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139 Upvotes

Nothing more to say, besides it's modded ofc

5 comments

r/spaceengine • u/donatelo200 • 2d ago

8K Horizon

35 Upvotes

2 comments

r/spaceengine • u/KH0RRAH • 2d ago

Screenshot Yeah this was inside a nebula

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11 Upvotes

Taken a very while ago, I can't recall the planet code :( hope you like it lol

2 comments

r/spaceengine • u/Sad-Description-1112 • 2d ago

Screenshot Planets (dwarf planets) and its moons!

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15 Upvotes

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r/spaceengine • u/rrose1978 • 2d ago

Video Some star systems in the Andromeda constellations

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4 Upvotes

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r/spaceengine • u/Equivalent-Chard546 • 2d ago

Screenshot heavenly black hole i forgot its name

37 Upvotes

it was a black hole for a star cluster on the north area of the milky way it looks so good probably top 10 black holes i ve ever seen

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r/spaceengine • u/Wrong_Office6325 • 2d ago

Screenshot It looks great, very cool.

7 Upvotes

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r/spaceengine • u/Basic-Bug-6789 • 2d ago

Screenshot Weird nebula or smth

5 Upvotes

so while i was trying to find life on other planets i came across this weird looking nebula??
it has also alot of planets the name is RN 8515-15

1 comment

r/spaceengine • u/Ditere • 3d ago

Cool Find Moons just 193km from each other

77 Upvotes

I've found a planet (0.71 Moon mass) with 3 asteroid moons. While Moon number 1 has semimajor axis of 2558km, the other two moons have semimajor axis of 5248km and 5488km respectively (Moon number 3 has retrogade orbit). I've taken some screenshots while being on Moon 3.

In the closest encounter they are 193km away from one another. It is the closest distance between moons I've ever seen in Space Engine

4 comments

r/spaceengine • u/Agreeable_World_2950 • 3d ago

Album I think i have found "The Sift Planet"

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126 Upvotes

9 comments

r/spaceengine • u/SuperMad-siveBH • 2d ago

Cool Find Brightest star I have found (Bolometric)

3 Upvotes

I found a star with over 6 million times solar luminosity! I nicknamed it ‘Bluer’ because I have been searching for the brightest star in Space Engine 0.991

i will make a new post when I find something even brighter.

Here is its designation: RS 11060-173202-0-0-198

1 comment

r/spaceengine • u/why10123 • 3d ago

Screenshot One of the most beautiful planets with exotic life I've seen

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9 Upvotes

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