Can you outpace your rivals in this modern lunar strategy remake?

Space · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Explore the mechanics of Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager, a modern reimagining of the classic PC strategy game Race Into Space, where the goal is to reach the Moon first.

The game allows players to manage a space program and compete against rivals to achieve lunar landings. Unlike its predecessor, this version offers the flexibility to look beyond the Moon and provides the option to run a unified space program by setting aside Cold War tensions.

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