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Card 181 of 9992026-08-30 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-08-30

The Cosmic Atlas turns real exoplanets into a one-of-one strategy game

cosmicatlas.space Observed source
Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A space strategy game where players open packs, claim real planets, fit ships with extraction rigs, and develop worlds based on their observed compositions.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-30 issue.

Field notes

The game maps real catalog records onto collectible cards and a resource loop: a player claims a single planet, fits a hull with specialized extractors, and receives Lumen or material crates according to the world’s properties. The homepage reports 6,354 worlds across 4,764 systems, with 6,353 still unclaimed, and shows examples ranging from molten gas giants to temperate terrestrial planets. Public pages explain the premise, while the Hangar and sign-in indicate that gameplay continues behind an account.

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OpenPublic substance visible
LoginAccess appeared gated
PrettyNotable craft visible
ProPolished or operationally mature
NicheUnusually specific use
ƒJavaScriptBrowser-side code central

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