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🧪 3D Asteroid Belt Formation

Explore the 3D Asteroid Belt: Why no planet exists between Mars and Jupiter? Jupiter's gravity disrupted accretion and flung asteroids from resonant orbits, creating Kirkwood gaps.

Space & Astronomy3DModerate60 FPS

⚙ Under the hood

This simulation demonstrates the formation of an asteroid belt through gravitational interactions. It showcases principles of orbital mechanics and celestial dynamics in a 3D environment.

Asteroid BeltFormation

3D · Three.js / WebGL renderer · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install