Astra includes Create Aeronautics: block-built structures can move as physical objects. Build aircraft, test their controls and fly in a shared Minecraft world. There is no entry fee.
A stationary building does not need to balance itself. A moving physics build does: the placement of heavy parts, propulsion and cargo affects its behaviour. Keep a first vehicle small enough to understand, with controls you can reach and room to change the layout.
Use an open area near your workshop to check acceleration, steering and stopping. Add a small load and repeat the test before attempting a long journey. A successful empty flight does not establish how the same craft will handle its intended cargo.
Open Astra in MARALYS and install its complete pack. Aeronautics relies on Create and the accompanying physics components; a collection of unrelated JAR versions is not the server client. Use the application's update flow before joining after a release.
MARALYS Astra cover
MARALYS-owned hardware
20 TPS
For machinery, vehicles and large shared builds.
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Physical host memory
256 GB
Location
Moscow, Russia
Good to know
Before you join.
Is this the same mod as Valkyrien Skies?
No. Astra uses Create Aeronautics. Before using a design or tutorial, check which physics system and pack version it was made for.
Can I join with an unmodified Minecraft client?
Astra requires its Minecraft Java modpack, installed through MARALYS. An unmodified client or Minecraft Bedrock cannot join this server.
How should I prepare for the first test?
Start with a small build in an open area. Check the controls before adding cargo and decoration, then repeat a short test after each design change.