This is the earliest I can find information about Orbiter, called "Orbit" at the time, on the internet.
With or without sugar? :lol:
Also, the Doctor's slowly wheedling away on that feature list:
Things that are not implemented yet but may be in the future:
Surface modelling from topographic data. Currently my planets are as flat as billiard balls.
Dynamic cloud models. I am currently battling with visual artefacts when modelling semi-transparent cloud layers some kilometres above the surface. If I find a solution I will implement it.
Intelligent navigation computers/autopilots/AI. Currently the player-navigated vessel is the only one in the solar system. I have some ideas for batch-driven autonavigation systems which would allow me to put in computer-controlled vessels performing sensible manouvres. This is still a long way down the pipeline.
AI controlled vessels for Orbiter 2025? Oh yes, please! :lol:
Joke's on you guys: I am the ultimate sock puppet.
You know, I'm still wondering why you don't just have an own Forum for all of you...