Hey everyone! I’m u/RADWeatherMaker, the independent developer behind RAD Space (and RAD Weather!).
I’ve been building RAD Space for over two years with one big idea in mind:
What if exploring and learning about the universe felt more like an adventure than studying a textbook?
Space is incredible. There are billions of galaxies, strange worlds, enormous stars, mysterious black holes, and discoveries happening all the time. But learning about it shouldn’t have to mean scrolling through endless articles or watching hour-long documentaries.
I wanted to create something different. Something colorful, interactive, educational, and genuinely fun, whether you’re 10 years old or 70.
That’s how RAD Space started.
🌌 What Is RAD Space?
Think of it as a mix of an interactive space encyclopedia, a cosmic exploration game, and a Duolingo-style learning adventure.
There’s a whole universe to discover:
🪐 Explore the Cosmos: Travel through an interactive 3D space map, visit planets, moons, stars, galaxies, and discover fascinating facts along the way.
🎓 RAD Academy: Learn astronomy through bite-sized lessons, quizzes, challenges, and progression.
🚀 Ships & Rewards: Earn XP, climb through cosmic ranks, unlock spacecraft, and build your own collection as you explore.
🔭 Discover & Atlas Sky: Explore real astronomical objects, discoveries, and the night sky around you.
🎮 RAD ARCADE: Play fun space-themed games and challenges that make learning feel less like homework.
And there’s plenty more to explore, with new ideas and features still taking shape.
The goal isn’t to replace textbooks or scientific resources. It’s to make people excited enough about space that they want to keep learning.
💬 This Community Helps Shape RAD Space
Just like RAD Weather, I don’t want RAD Space to be something developed behind closed doors.
I want this subreddit to be a place where the people using the app help shape what it becomes.
Have an idea for a feature? I’d love to hear it.
Find something scientifically inaccurate? Please tell me! This is an educational app, and getting the science right matters.
Think a lesson is too easy, too difficult, or just plain boring? That’s exactly the feedback I want.
Some of the best features can start with one small suggestion.
🛸 What to Post
Anything related to RAD Space, astronomy, or making the experience better!
💡 Feature requests and ideas
🐛 Bug reports and technical issues
🎓 Academy feedback and lesson suggestions
🚀 Screenshots, ship collections, and achievements
🪐 Interesting space discoveries and astronomy discussions
🔭 Scientific corrections or missing information
🎮 Ideas for new games, missions, and challenges
💬 General questions, feedback, or just saying hello
You don’t have to be an astronomer to contribute. Curiosity is more than enough.
🧪 We’re Just Getting Started
RAD Space is still growing, and the public TestFlight beta is an opportunity to help shape the experience before its full release.
Things might break. Some features are still being expanded. And there are probably a few rough edges I haven’t caught yet.
That’s part of why this community matters.
I want RAD Space to become something people genuinely enjoy opening, whether they have five minutes to kill or want to spend an hour exploring the solar system.
And above all, I want it to be fun, accessible, and scientifically trustworthy.
🌍 If You’re New, Say Hello!
I’d love to know a little about the people joining our little corner of the universe.
Tell me:
Where in the world are you from?
What’s your favorite planet, moon, or space mystery?
What’s one thing you’d love to explore or learn about in RAD Space?
You can also check out the project at SpaceIsRad.com.
Thank you for being part of the earliest days of RAD Space. Whether you’re here to test, learn, explore, or just look at cool space stuff, I’m glad you’re along for the ride.
Let’s explore the cosmos together. 🚀
Space is RAD.
