In this video, learn to program a fun game in space! Navigate a fast rocket through space to reach Mars. 🚀 As the rocket has finite fuel and the distance is far, collect power-ups to top-up fuel and avoid asteroids that decrease the rocket’s health! 🔋

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Overview of video:

• 0:00 Introduction

• 2:04 Step 1: Set the rocket's position

• 2:41 Step 2: Set up the rocket's control

• 4:01 Step 3: Program the power-up gem

• 6:42 Step 4: Ensure the distance changes as the rocket moves

• 9:09 Closing

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