SpaceEngine
SpaceEngine mods
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1,037 mods, most downloaded first · newest update 25 Oct 2026
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- EBH Modular Ships PBR testby ettore.bilboModular ships of various sizes and various purposes with test PBR materials. Each module is imported individually. By creating new .sss files you can create new ships for more information refer to the SpaceEngine manual: Some textures and meshes in fake cockpit are from X4 foundations, copyright...1.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Solar System (5 Billion Years Later)by 76561198880421177In 5 billion years, the sun becomes a red giant, and engulfs Mercury and Venus and the other planets survive. Search in catalog: Sun (5 Billion Years Later)1.1k downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
- GAIA catalogs Extreme - 7M starsby tContains 7M stars from the gaia catalog, processed to work with SpaceEngine. To see the full effect, it is suggested to turn off galaxies and procedural stars (in settings > filter). This version will heavily impact perfomance and loading time, as well as impact stability. Warning: You may need a...1.1k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Black Hole | Main Menu Backgroundby 765611988740890461.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- JWST Diffraction Spikesby TugagonDiffraction spikes modelled after those made by the JWST. Made with Maskulator.1.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Io (16k)by retro-visorA high resolution texture for Jupiter's innermost moon, Io. In addition, it features an updated volcanic glow map for most of its calderas. And it also features a specular reflection map, in an attempt to imitate what was seen by JUNO during its close flybys Texture was made by supersean08 Textur...1.1k downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
- SLave 1 and X-Wingby AndromedonThe Slave 1 may be past its prime...but its certainly doesn't act like it. Packed to the brim with weaponary, gadgets, and every little device a bounty hunter could dream of, it remains a notorious vessel to cross the stars in. Tagging along with it in this mod is a low-poly X-Wing. Better fighte...1.1k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Gaia catalog - 800k stars (OLD)by tCatalog addon containing 800k stars from the ESA GAIA space telescope. Compatible with all other mods except other GAIA catalogs. Recommended for weaker machines. Shape of the MW is still well defined. Tip: In the filters menu, disable procedural stars, nebulae, and clusters, and all galaxies to...1.1k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
- Milky Way Satellites Reworked Part 2by 76561198893492963Part two of my mods that are made to catalog all the missing Milky Way satellite galaxies. Current Galaxies in the mod: - Cetus III - Grus II - Ursa Major II Dwarf - Canes Venatici II - Bootes III - Bootes II - Bootes I - Aquarius II - Leo T - Ursa Minor Dwarf - Leo I - Carina dSph - Sextans dSph...1.1k downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
- International Space Station (v2) - No PBRby retro-visorThe same ISS (v2), but without PBR textures. Done in regards to the WIP state of PBR textures It is exactly the same. orbit, model and all. only change is the texture system not being PBR1.1k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Jammer's random box of random planets V3 [The box]by JammerThe third edition of The box. It has come a long way since Part 1. Thank you for sticking with me! I expect to make more parts soon! Bluth: It is the third star Thicc: The second planet orbit Bluth. It has a nice moon and is quite nice to look at Blank/Tank: They have no clouds and are earth like1.1k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- GAIA catalogs - 700k starsby tContains 700k stars from the gaia catalog, processed to work with SpaceEngine. To see the full effect, it is suggested to turn off galaxies and procedural stars (in settings > filter). This version shouldn't impact performance much, except maybe on weaker machines.1.1k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Artificial satellites: Last 30 days' launchesby 76561198366626746Orbital tracks for satellites launched in the last 30 days. See Artificial satellites around Earth addon.1.1k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- HD1: The oldest and farthest galaxyby 76561199114449977HD1 HD1 is a proposed high-redshift galaxy, which is considered (as of April 2022) to be one of the earliest and most distant known galaxies yet identified in the observable universe. The galaxy, with an estimated redshift of approximately z = 13.27, is seen as it was about 324 million years afte...1.1k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
- GIYGAS: Universal Terrorby 76561199625805082GIYGAS: UNIVERSAL TERROR Introduction There are black holes. There are supermassive black holes. There are absolutely stupid black holes. There are black holes that should probably be reported to the developers. And then there is THIS: Mass: who cares? (6,246,252,164,994,301,949 or 6,246 × 10¹⁸ s...1.1k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
- MCRN Avalanche - The Expanseby jamesmuleThe MCRN Avalanche, a Morrigan-class patrol destroyer from 'The Expanse'. The Morrigan-class is designed to be a low-cost combination of a patrol torpedo boat and a destroyer meant to be mass-produced and deployed on security assignments. It also is the smallest vessel employed by the MCRN. Sever...1.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Subnautica 2 Systemby 76561198453134289Star system from the game Subnautica 2. You can find the system in-game by searching for "Subnautica 2 system" or any of the named planets, e.g. "Proteus". SPOILERS FOR THE CONTENT OF SUBNAUTICA 2 BELOW: Includes the planets, moons, and contact binary stars as shown in the Axum orrery, as well as...1.1k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
- 'Arthur C. Clarke' (Interstellar Vehicle)by retro-visorA controllable spaceship, modeled by myself over the course of months of different iterations, and this is the "proper" final result that I'll allow myself to share to the community. So what's next for this addon? The scientific probes, which you can attach to the spacecraft, the custom system fe...1.1k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Plum-Pearby ngxPlum-Pear is a binary system of two orange dwarfs orbiting common barycenter in a distance of approximetly 100 AU from each other. Each star has its own planetary system with several planets, moons, asteroids and some short-period comets. The system is also accompanied by captured ex-planemo (wit...1.1k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
- Proteus Corp - PCS Rhapsody (Coloney Transport)by VVaracleProteus Corp's beginning design in robust coloney transportation. Created completely in the classic ship editor with all stock assets. REQUIREMENTS: To show up correctly, this ship requires ePayload's Modules addon which provides specific assets such as cargo and living pod modules. ePayload's Mo...1.1k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Lug's Galaxyby 76561198880421177Cool blue galaxy1.0k downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
- Erid (40 Eridani A b) from Project Hail Maryby LeAnomalocarisAfter seeing Project Hail Mary (it was excellent, by the way), I was inspired to make a recreation of Rocky's homeworld loosely based on its brief appearance in the movie as well as notes by Andy Weir. I also added some imaginary planets to the rest of the 40 Eridani system while I was at it. Sys...1.0k downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- EBH Sharkby ettore.bilbonon-modular ship1.0k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
- GAIA catalogs High - 5M starsby tContains 5M stars from the gaia catalog, processed to work with SpaceEngine. To see the full effect, it is suggested to turn off galaxies and procedural stars (in settings > filter). This version will have a noticeable impact on performance, loading time and stability. Compatible with any other m...1.0k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Anubis Revampby 76561198361333453**Part of Distant Worlds** am aware of Anubis losing its unique look by foggy accretion disk, i have no idea how to fix it by now Rework of anubis kingdom addon. Pack adds black hole system with 3 stars. Anubis is Collapsed bridge which connected Andromeda Galaxy with distant worlds. Fabric Manip...1.0k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- 'The Chandelier' (Interstellar Vehicle)by retro-visor3D Model of a "Project Valkyrie" inspired Interstellar Vehicle. Features 2 variatons: Regular and Shielded I'll eventually make my own, based on the proper blueprints and dimentions. This is restricted by Space Engine's ship editor 3D Model assembled with the spaceship editor and blender. Made wi...1.0k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Hypothetical Planet 'Tyche'by 76561198987537674Adds the disproven (for now?????) hypothetical planet 'Tyche', it is an planet residing in the Oort Cloud, possibly being the reason for the trajectories of long-period comets, I also gave it 374 moons. Based off this data1.0k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
- Kerbal Space Program - Promised Worldsby 76561199123465575The Promised Worlds mod for Kerbal Space Program, adding many of the objects that would of eventually of been in the abandoned KSP2. This addon includes: Debdeb, Charr, Ovin, Gurdamma, Donk, Gup, Lapat, Axod, Umod, Dorau, Bis, Tuun, Rask, Rusk, Puf, Glumo, Noj, and Merbel (along with wormholes ar...1.0k downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- Europa Clipperby retro-visor"To determine if this distant moon has conditions favorable for life, NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is preparing to conduct the first dedicated and detailed study of an ocean world beyond Earth. The expedition’s objective is to explore Europa to investigate its habitability. The spacecraft is not...1.0k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Freespace Ship Packby HarbingerDawnThis is an addon pack containing multiple ships from the Freespace universe. Full list of ships is in the readme file. Models and textures from Freespace/Freespace 2/Freespace Upgrade Project, with edits and additions by me in some cases. Please note: this pack is not all that I plan to release f...1.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Proteus Corp - PCS Inquirer (Science Vessel)by VVaracleThe PCS Inquirer Science Vessel, outfitted for exploration through the most foreign corners of the galaxy. Created completel in the classic ship editor using stock assets. REQUIREMENTS: To show up correctly, this ship requires ePayload's Modules addon which provides specific assets such as cargo...997 downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Vulcanby ÅlgerbenVulcan was a hypothetical world that was predicted to be the cause of the drift in Mercury's orbital procession. This theory was put forth by the same guy who predicted to within one degree, Neptune's position. Unfortunately, Such a planet was ether transparent, or never existed in the first plac...995 downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Nostalgia for Infinityby DoozyThe Lighthugger Nostalgia for Infinity from Alistair Reynolds' Revelation Space universe. Though the setting predominantly features a human interstellar empire, no faster-than-light travel exists. Instead, Lighthuggers like the Nostalgia are powered by extremely efficient Conjoiner Drives that al...991 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Kepler-1649 Reworkby 76561198361333453**Part of Distant Worlds lore** The Kepler-1649 star system boasts the presence of two captivating planets: Nephela and Novrutara. Nephela, a Venus-like ringed celestial body, stands adorned with dormant volcanoes. Its seas, abundant in Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide, yield an atmosphere with immense...987 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Adrian (Tau Ceti e)by 76561199151604402I finally managed to watch Project Hail Mary, and it was peak! Anyways, after coming home from watching the movie, I decided to add Adrian (Tau Ceti e) to SE, so I hope you enjoy! Texture credits: phobos (ph0805_1) on Discord Just as an FYI: I haven't read the books and I didn't spend a lot of ti...982 downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Vesper Systemby 76561199151604402A new custom fictional system by me :) As of mid-2026, this system has become canonical within my worldbuilding project called "The Vulcean Continuity" Yet another artificial system that is being held together by an unknown artifical force alongside natural gravity. This system was also created b...976 downloadsupdated 10 d ago
- Kerbal Space Program - Outer Planets Modby 76561199123465575The Outer Planets Mod for Kerbal Space Engine, adding a few more worlds beyond Jool to explore. This addon includes: Sarnus, Hale, Ovok, Eeloo, Slate, Tekto, Urlum, Polta, Priax, Wal, Tal, Neidon, Thatmo, Nissee, Plock, and Karen. I have also created addons for MPE, QuackPack, Promised Worlds, an...969 downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- Exoplanets REMASTERED - Part 1.by 76561199052523174This mod remasters the following exoplanets: -J1407b -TYC 8998-760-1c -Kepler-1647b -Kepler-10d -Kepler-438b -Kepler-7b -GQ Lupi b This mod adds the following: -OGLE-2016-BLG-1928 -Alpha Centauri Ab -Alpha Centauri Bb965 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Star Citizen Universeby nonameIncludes all planets and moons of the Stanton and Pyro systems with correct sizes, distances, atmospheres and temperatures (when known). Also includes all the other systems placed to the starmap with their planets and working jump points. You can enable points of interest markers by entering "run...962 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Earth Cloud Texture Change 2.0by 76561198876294690New And Improved High Quality Earth Cloud Textures Compared to 1.0! If the cloud textures don't work, then navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\314650\3073008053 on your computer and drop the workshop item in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SpaceEngine...955 downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
- Methuselah Starby 76561199151604402One of the oldest stars ever discovered! (Close to the age of the universe) HD 140283 (Methuselah Star) is in the game by default, but I decided to revamp it slightly.953 downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- GAIA catalogs High - 3M starsby tContains 3M stars from the gaia catalog, processed to work with SpaceEngine. To see the full effect, it is suggested to turn off galaxies and procedural stars (in settings > filter). This version will have a noticeable impact on perfomance, loading time and stability. Compatible with any other mo...940 downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- CCS Battle Cruiserby Temporary BananaClassic HALO ship I imported from halo 3. Scaled to the correct size of 1782 meters. Halo Ring in the backround is from this mod:937 downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Mars (with water)by retro-visorBasically just that. Mars, with seas and lakes, using the "BumpOffset" parameter to determine its sea level. Includes a custom terrain palette, imitating its rusty coloration, and a few changes to its atmosphere and cloud properties937 downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
- Biggest Star Possibleby 76561198880421177Diameter: 1 light year Biggest and brightest star in Space Engine Has 1 planet with life for perspective930 downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
- Polyphemus (16k) - Avatarby retro-visorA custom high resolution color and bump texture map for Polyphemus from James Cameron's Avatar. It may not be accurate to the movies, and it lacks the iconic "eye" vortex, but it feels more natural with the swirly patterns, colors and extra detail. IMPORTANT NOTE: Avatar addon has to be installed...925 downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
- JNSQby 76561198928987537This mod brings the system from JNSQ mod for Kerbal Space Program to SpaceEngine. This mod expands and improves the Kerbol system. You can download this mod if you don't have KSP or if you just want to explore. I did not make any textures for this mod, all textures belong to the Galileo Team, I j...922 downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Achenarby 76561198361333453The Achenar system is notable as the home of the Empire, one of the galaxy's three superpowers. Capitol, a satellite of the sixth body in the system, is the primary residence of the emperor, and the seat of Imperial power. The system is characterised by widespread opulence and ostentation. Achena...918 downloadsupdated 5 y ago
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