Ship Controls
Master these controls to navigate the cosmos effectively.
Movement
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
W or UP | Thrust forward |
A or LEFT | Rotate left |
D or RIGHT | Rotate right |
S or DOWN | Brake / Reverse thrust |
SHIFT | Boost (uses fuel faster) |
Combat & Interaction
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
SPACE | Fire primary weapon |
E | Interact / Dock at station / Start or stop mining |
Camera & UI
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Mouse Wheel | Zoom in/out |
TAB | Toggle map view |
ENTER | Open chat |
ESC | Close menus / Pause |
Tips
- Momentum matters - Your ship continues moving in the direction of thrust even after releasing the key
- Watch your fuel - Boosting depletes fuel faster
- Approach stations slowly - Docking requires careful positioning at the docking port
Pro Tip
Use short bursts of thrust and rotate to change direction. Space doesn't have brakes!