🪐 Explore the Cosmos from Your Browser
I’m stoked to share my recent project: 3D Solar System Simulation, crafted with Three.js and accelerated with Vite! Tap into the wonders of our cosmic neighborhood through your screen—no telescopes needed.
🔗 Check out the live project below:
https://3d-solar-system-three-js.vercel.app/
📸 Gallery Snapshot
💡 Why I Built It
- To visualize planetary orbits, rotations, and atmospheres in real-time
- To flex the power of Three.js combined with modern tooling like Vite
- To experiment with interactive controls and responsive design
- To have a fun showcase for learning and collaboration
🚀 Project Highlights
Realistic 3D models of the Sun, planets, dwarf planets, and moons
Smooth orbit animations combined with planet rotations
Scaled visuals for better clarity and navigation
Full interaction via mouse: orbit, zoom, and pan
Modern tooling with Vite for blazing-fast development
Mobile-friendly interface with responsive scaling
🛠 Behind the Scenes
3d-Solar-System-ThreeJS/
├── public/
│ └── textures/ # Planet & celestial textures
├── src/
│ ├── main.js # Core rendering logic
│ └── additional modules... # Planet classes, UI controls, etc.
├── index.html
├── package.json
├── vite.config.js
└── README.md
⚡ Installation & Local Run
Clone and run locally:
git clone https://github.com/SoumyaEXE/3d-Solar-System-ThreeJS.git
cd 3d-solar-system-three-js
npm install
npm run dev
Then visit
http://localhost:5173
To build a production version:
npm run build
📚 What I Learned
| Skill | Takeaway |
|---|---|
| Three.js fundamentals | Scene setup, camera controls, mesh rendering |
| Animation techniques | Smooth orbits & rotations using requestAnimationFrame |
| Performance tuning | Optimized for smoother animations with Vite |
| Responsive design | UI/UIX that works seamlessly across devices |
🌌 Join the Journey
I’d love your thoughts! Let me know:
- What features you’d like added next
- How the scaling feels on mobile
- Any performance hiccups you spotted
Don’t forget to ⭐ the repo if you enjoy the simulation — and open an issue or PR if you want to contribute!
🔗 Related Projects & Resources
Three.js Examples — official showcase
Three.js Documentation — API deep dive
Vite — next-gen frontend tooling
Thanks for exploring with me!
— Soumya