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Freefall
Freefall
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Freefall

Version 2.4.0

Satellite discovery and exploration application.

4.5
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$19.95
Application is not under development & not supported.

Freefall overview

Freefall puts the wonders of satellite exploration at your fingertips, simulating the flight path of more than 650 actual satellites Global Positioning Systems, GOES, NOAA and other unclassified orbiters used by amateur radio stations, weather services, search and rescue teams and more.

Rich with simulated space views of earth and its orbiters, Freefall is a stand-alone satellite discovery and exploration application that utilizes the power of Mac OS X to seamlessly transition from one perspective to another, soaring over the continents and oceans of the world, using political and coastline data from the United Nations and earth imagery from NASA.

The 3-D viewer interacts directly with the simulator, letting you control dozens of preferences and perspectives. Create and save your own unique simulation experiences or choose from one of 8 built-in simulations, then save your journey as a screensaver.

Turn any geographic location into a ground link, watch satellites fly by each location. Choose from a database of over 28,000 cities or define your own using latitude and longitude.

See detailed information about each satellite including altitude, speed, coordinates, launch data, and mission background. All satellite data can be automatically updated daily via the Internet.

Purchase includes a one-year subscription to the cloud-cover data service. Music playback feature requires a current version of iTunes or QuickTime. Real-time predictions require a registered Space-Track account (free).

What’s new in version 2.4.0

Updated on Feb 28 2011

Version 2.4.0: Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.

Information

License

Demo

Size

27.1 MB

Downloads

23510

App requirements

  • Intel 32
  • Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later
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A-K-
A-K-
Nov 7 2013
2.4.0
0.0
Nov 7 2013
0.0
Version: 2.4.0
Developer Website no longer exists
Nicolasd
Nicolasd
Jul 29 2012
2.4.0
0.0
Jul 29 2012
0.0
Version: 2.4.0
not working with Mountain Lion
GeogProf
GeogProf
Jun 6 2011
2.1.0
0.0
Jun 6 2011
0.0
Version: 2.1.0
This is at v. 2.4 now at the developer's site: http://www.advancedanalytic.com/macos.php
Christefano
Christefano
Jan 10 2010
2.1.0
0.0
Jan 10 2010
0.0
Version: 2.1.0
"other unclassified orbiters used by ... rescue teams"? Can someone explain this to me? Thanks!
mcrisci-1
mcrisci-1
Jan 10 2010
2.0
0.0
Jan 10 2010
0.0
Version: 2.0
The version 2.01 (or 2.1) works for Snow Leopard. Go to the developer's site under downloads.
Xenophile
Xenophile
Sep 9 2009
2.0
0.0
Sep 9 2009
0.0
Version: 2.0
Developer site has a download for a snow leopard version (same version number, apparently), but little info otherwise on the update. Before buying, it would be nice to know more about the development state, since the last version update was back in 2007. The developer sites Freefall page has a "manual" link to the manual for version 1 of Freefall, which doesn't inspire much confidence.
MacUpdate-Lon
MacUpdate-Lon
Dec 28 2007
2.0
0.0
Dec 28 2007
0.0
Version: 2.0
I bought this application just so I could have the screensaver feature. I still have a free version of the screensaver (PPC only) running on a G3 iBook, got it through my .Mac membership some years ago. I have really missed it on my Intel Macs. Absolutely my favorite screensaver.
Wzrdjr
Wzrdjr
Dec 27 2007
2.0
0.0
Dec 27 2007
0.0
Version: 2.0
Wow, its back!
Nicolasd
Nicolasd
Jan 27 2007
1.2
0.0
Jan 27 2007
0.0
Version: 1.2
18 months since the last update. is this even in active development anymore?
Bundoodah
Bundoodah
Mar 25 2006
1.2
0.0
Mar 25 2006
0.0
Version: 1.2
freefall on my g4 10.3.9 sucks. cannot get full functionality. removing it is a pain in the butt.
planeten-paultje
planeten-paultje
Jun 17 2005
1.2
0.0
Jun 17 2005
0.0
Version: 1.2
Absolutely wonderful! Never any trouble installing or running it. I use it whenever I give lectures about the Earth and the surrounding space, and as an attention getter at astronomy fairs. Thanks to dev for this beautiful educational toy!
Fabrz
Fabrz
Jan 20 2005
1.0.1
4.5
Jan 20 2005
4.5
Version: 1.0.1
Pls take a look to the view rendered by the Java engine from http://science.nasa.gov/Realtime/JTrack/3D/JTrack3D.html Compare a picture of the same time and you'll notice some differences... THe satellite position appear to be opposite in the two view respect equatorial plane. And the visible face of earth behind is rather different too... Who's wrong ?? Anyway, by best compliments for a great, really interesting application as Freefall is.
Guest
Guest
Sep 6 2004
1.0
4.0
Sep 6 2004
4.0
Version: 1.0
Cant' see past the incredibly annoying and over-intrusive registration overlay. In addition, most of the functionality is blocked in the demo version and you can only use pre-configured settings. A 30 day trial would have been acceptable, or limited functionality in the demo version, or full functionality for 30 minutes with no save, like Reason... Instead it is crippleware and I'm ashamed to show it to anyone because the overlay makes me look like a thief. However, it runs well on my Powerbook G4 1.25 with 512Mb RAM. The UI seems intuitive and there seem to be a lot of features that I would probably enjoy tinkering with IF they work (as they are disabled in the demo). It is well presented and has a wealth of detail in configuration and display. I could probably learn a lot about satellites and tracking with this software. The US$30 price tag is a fraction high for something I have a passing interest in, and too high a price to pay just to get rid of that annoying overlay so I can see if it's worth persevering with. Looks like it could be a great product once the marketing genius goes back to selling life insurance scams.
Guest
Guest
Sep 2 2004
1.0
4.0
Sep 2 2004
4.0
Version: 1.0
To those who are complaining about the nearly invisible "testflight" trial, have a look at the full-fledged Freeflight application (in your Application folder) instead of the screensaver module. You will see a lot more. I have several friends who work in the satellite business and they are very impressed by this app. I'm a layman fascinated by aerospace technology, but even to me, Freefall is simply incredible.
Guest
Guest
Sep 1 2004
1.0
4.0
Sep 1 2004
4.0
Version: 1.0
Looks like it might be quite cool, if only I could see past the registration limitations. Ease them off for a few minutes at a time and I might get long enough to evaluate it!! :) I did have some weird network problems after installing - so I've uninstalled it for now.
Guest
Guest
Sep 1 2004
1.0
4.0
Sep 1 2004
4.0
Version: 1.0
I was beginning to think that it would never get out!!!
Guest
Guest
Aug 31 2004
1.0
4.0
Aug 31 2004
4.0
Version: 1.0
It looks like a great program. Too bad the trial version is so limited.
Guest
Guest
Aug 31 2004
1.0
4.0
Aug 31 2004
4.0
Version: 1.0
Finally! Been waiting for this since WWDC!
jaranhaban
jaranhaban
May 30 2021
2.4.0
5.0
May 30 2021
5.0
Version: 2.4.0
Fabrz
Fabrz
Jan 20 2005
4.5
Jan 20 2005
4.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Sep 6 2004
4.0
Sep 6 2004
4.0
Version: null
$19.95
Application is not under development & not supported.

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