Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

Is Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager still being updated?

Yes. The last update to Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager was posted yesterday, on Nov 13, 2026. Over the past year updates to Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager have come about every 15 days.

1. Nov 13, 2026UpdateSteam Workshop, Sandbox mode and more!
2. Oct 20, 2026UpdateSolar Expanse Bugfix #7
3. Sep 10, 2026Major updateMajor Update #2 is LIVE NOW!
4. Jul 17, 2026UpdateSolar Expanse Bugfix #6
5. Jun 8, 2026UpdateSolar Expanse Bugfix #5
6. May 15, 2026UpdateSolar Expanse Bugfix #4
7. Apr 30, 2026PatchEarly access hotfix #3
8. Apr 18, 2026PatchEarly access hotfix #2
9. Apr 11, 2026PatchEarly access hotfix #1
10. Apr 8, 2026PatchBeta changelog #01

17 earlier updates and other posts

1. Apr 3, 2026PatchAlpha changelog #06
2. Mar 28, 2026PatchAlpha changelog #05 - road to EA!
3. Dec 10, 2025PatchNew Alpha Feature Survey
4. Dec 1, 2025Major updateTerraformation, Interstellar Ship and Constant Acceleration Flights!
5. Jun 18, 2025UpdateSolar Expanse Alpha changelog #4
6. Jun 13, 2025UpdateSolar Expanse Alpha changelog #3
7. Jun 6, 2025UpdateSolar Expanse Alpha update #2
8. May 30, 2025UpdateSolar Expanse Alpha update #1
9. Mar 21, 2025UpdateAsteroid pulling and new Spacecrafts!
10. Jan 23, 2025Major updateProgress update: Colonization & Interstellar Ship
11. Jul 29, 2024Major updateNew features, sign up for alpha tests and demo!
12. Feb 7, 2024PatchDemo Hotfix
13. Nov 23, 2023PatchDEVELOPMENT UPDATE: New features and demo
14. May 11, 2023Major updateClosed tests sign-up
15. Jan 25, 2023Major updateDevelopment Update: Mission Planning
16. Oct 18, 2022Major updateDevelopment Update: Orbital Transfers
17. Feb 26, 2021Major updateNew teaser: Missions and Structures
18. Oct 19, 2026AnnouncementStarhome DEMO is out!
19. Jul 24, 2026NewsMajor Update #2 Preview
20. Apr 10, 2026NewsSolar Expanse and Per Aspera bundle!
21. Apr 9, 2026AnnouncementSolar Expanse is out in Early Access!
22. Mar 12, 2026AnnouncementSolar Expanse Early Access Release Date!
23. Jul 11, 2025AnnouncementBecome a Supporter and play the game sooner!
24. May 16, 2025AnnouncementAlpha testing of Solar Expanse starts soon! Sign up now!
25. Oct 24, 2024AnnouncementThe Final Demo!

How long has Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager been in early access?

Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager entered Early Access on Steam on Apr 9, 2026 and has been in it for 7 months.

How many people are playing Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager?

Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager peaked at 114 players on Steam in the last 24 hours.

What is Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager?

Steam users tag Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager as Space, Simulation, Sandbox, Science and Physics. Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager is single-player only and priced at $17.99, and 87% of its 1,347 Steam reviews are positive.

Explore the Solar System. Mine and drop asteroids. Colonize and terraform. Lead the space race and compete with other corporations on your way to profit. Watch the expansion of human race over the centuries.

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Steam tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox, Science, Physics, Singleplayer, Realistic, 3D, Indie, Sci-fi.

Status	Active
Early access since	Apr 9, 2026
Last update	Nov 13, 2026
Typical gap	15 days between updates
Playing now	106 (Nov 14, 23:48 UTC)
7-day peak	114
Steam reviews	87% positive of 1,347
Price	$17.99
Play	Single-player
Steam Deck	Playable
Platforms	Windows
Developer	SpaceOps
Publisher	Games Operators
Demo	Available on Steam

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