Cosmic Horizons
by GHO__ST
Cosmic Horizons adds planets, moons and galaxies to Minecraft Java Edition, reached through space nodules that players build and fly between worlds.
What it does
The mod adds its own rendering system for planets, which stay visible regardless of render distance. Each planet has its own gravity and dimension, along with the conditions the author assigns to it and new minerals and blocks. Players travel to these worlds in space nodules, which can be fitted with upgrades to withstand different environments and move faster. Interactive machine screens and a separate electricity system support the technology side of the mod.
Cosmic Horizons is built for Forge and runs on 1.20.1 only, with the latest file 0.0.7.3 published on 2025-01-05 on the alpha channel. Both the server and every player need it, because the environment is client and server. The mod is marked as very alpha and can only be played in creative mode at this stage, and the license is All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Seven other catalog mods require it, including Celestialsapien Alien Evo Addon, VS Orbit and Deep Space.
Key features
Rendered planets
Planets are drawn in the sky regardless of the render distance setting, so distant worlds stay in view.
Per-planet gravity and dimensions
Each planet and moon has its own dimension, gravity and environmental conditions.
Space nodule travel
Players reach other worlds in space nodules, which accept upgrades for harsher conditions and higher speed.
Technology blocks
New blocks come with interactive screens, a custom electricity network and metal materials for building machines.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Required by 7 mods
Use cases
Exploring a custom solar system
Players fly between planets and moons, mining the new minerals each world provides.
Building machinery on other worlds
The electricity system and new blocks let players set up power and production away from the home dimension.
Who it’s for: Players who want planet exploration on Forge and accept an alpha build with limited play options. Server owners running 1.20.1 need the mod on the server as well, since it is required on both sides.
How it compares
NTM Space is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only and targets Forge for 1.7.10, so it is a different version line. Galactic Research is open source under the MIT License for Forge 1.12.2. Genesis is open source under the Apache License 2.0 for Forge 1.20.1, the same version as Cosmic Horizons, and it also runs on client and server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmic Horizons | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-01-05 |
| NTM Space | Forge | 1.7.10 | Client and server | 2026-08-07 |
| Galactic Research | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2024-05-26 |
| Genesis | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-13 |
Questions
Does Cosmic Horizons need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does Cosmic Horizons support?
Can Cosmic Horizons be played in survival?
Do other mods depend on Cosmic Horizons?
In the catalog
Cosmic Horizons is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
A space mod thats never seen before!!!...This mod expanses and introduces "Space" to Minecraft in a really fun and technological way. The mod introduces many new Planets,Moons and Galaxies in a way never done before in the Blocky Game. MOD STAGE:- Very Alpha(can be only played in creative mode)…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cosmic-horizons-cosmos
- Owner
- GHO__ST
- Published
- 2024-07-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-01-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15