Download S3 (Space Shuttle Simulator) and Supporting Materials

Main download: S3 (Space Shuttle Simulator)

What it is: the simulator software you actually run. If you only download one thing, it’s this.

What you should do after downloading:

1. Extract the archive to a clean folder (avoid burying it deep in system directories).
2. Run the simulator once with default settings to confirm it starts correctly.
3. Only then start adding extras (sounds, checklists). Don’t complicate the setup before you have a baseline.

Common mistake: grabbing all add-ons first and then troubleshooting a messy install. Do the opposite: verify the sim works, then extend it.

Paper Model Flight Deck (cockpit learning tool)

What it is: a printable paper model of the Shuttle Flight Deck used to learn panel layout and “where your eyes should go.” This is a surprisingly effective way to build muscle memory for cockpit zones before you try to operate the sim under workload.

Print recommendation: use thicker paper for rigidity. A practical target is 160 g/m² so it doesn’t flop or warp while assembling.

How to use it properly:

• Build the model and keep it next to your PC while you fly.
• Mark key panel areas with small labels (launch-critical vs entry-critical).
• Use it as a “map” while running checklists so you stop hunting for switches.

NASA Sounds (sound pack for S3)

What it is: a set of Shuttle/NASA-style sounds prepared specifically for use with S3. It’s meant to add atmosphere and cues, but it can also help with timing and phase awareness (you recognize what’s happening without staring at indicators).

Installation rule: follow the instructions included inside the download. Don’t guess paths or filenames - sound packs usually depend on exact folder structure.

Reality check: this pack is provided AS IS. That means no guarantees, no liability, and you test it at your own risk.

Checklists: Launch, Landing, and Translations

Procedures are the difference between “I clicked around” and “I completed a Shuttle-style sequence.” The downloads here focus on quick, readable formats designed for use during a run.

Launch Checklist

Purpose: get yourself into orbit without improvising. This checklist is designed to be practical, not pretty, and is formatted to fit a small, handy paper size.

Print format: A6 is ideal - small enough to sit next to a keyboard/controls, large enough to read fast.

Landing Checklist

Purpose: entry and landing flow with a similar “quick-use” approach. Landing is where people panic and skip steps - this is exactly why you use a checklist.

Translated Launch Checklists

Community translations exist for people who prefer procedural text in their native language. These are especially useful when you’re learning - misunderstanding one line can ruin a whole run.

• Spanish Launch Checklist (translation of the main launch checklist)
• French Launch Checklist (translation of the main launch checklist)
• Polish Launch Checklist (translation of the main launch checklist)

How to use checklists without fooling yourself:

1. Print (or keep a second screen/tablet) and run one phase repeatedly until stable.
2. When something fails, write down the exact checklist line where it diverged.
3. Fix one cause at a time. “Maybe I messed something earlier” is not debugging - it’s guessing.

Download contents (suggested filenames you can use)

Use a clean naming convention so updates don’t turn into chaos:

• S3_SpaceShuttleSimulator.zip - the main simulator package
• FlightDeck_PaperModel.zip - paper model + instructions
• NASA_Sounds_For_S3.zip - sound pack + install notes
• Checklist_Launch_A6.pdf - launch checklist (A6-friendly)
• Checklist_Landing_A6.pdf - landing checklist (A6-friendly)
• Checklist_Launch_ES.pdf - Spanish translation
• Checklist_Launch_FR.pdf - French translation
• Checklist_Launch_PL.pdf - Polish translation

Legal / liability note (read this once)

All downloads on this page are shared as user-contributed materials and provided AS IS. Even if care was taken during creation, the creators of the simulator and the creators of the downloads are not liable for the contents. Use everything at your own risk, and keep backups of your working setup before adding new files.