Asteroid Launcher
Drop an asteroid of your chosen size on any address and read back the fireball, wind speed and earthquake radius it makes.
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How to get the most from it
Asteroid Launcher sits in Sandboxes & Simulators under Play, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something unsettling and clever.
About this category: Physics toys, ecosystems and falling-sand games with no win condition. Set the initial state, then find out what the rules do with it.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- A little creeping unease
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Asteroid Launcher: quick answers
Is Asteroid Launcher free?
Yes. Asteroid Launcher is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Asteroid Launcher?
No. You can use Asteroid Launcher without signing up for anything.
Does Asteroid Launcher work on a phone?
Yes. Asteroid Launcher works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Asteroid Launcher safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Asteroid Launcher take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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