Star Ship is one of the earliest video games released for the Atari 2600 console, also known as the VCS (Video Computer System), in 1977. Designed by Bob Whitehead and published by Atari, Inc., it is a space simulation game. Players control a spaceship and navigate through different space scenarios, including combat with alien spacecraft, asteroid fields, and space stations. Star Ship's gameplay utilizes the joystick controller to direct the ship and engage with various obstacles and enemies in a first-person perspective. The game is known for its simplicity and as a pioneer in the space simulation genre on home consoles.