The observatory is the largest Freelancer safe zone, and is often the first one the player will visit. Simmi can be found here, offering contracts to the player.

To the north it connects to Crossroads, and to the south it connects to the River Dock. There's also a hidden entrance leading to the Forgotten Tunnels.

Outside the observatory is a small shop, selling some early-game items. Also nearby are some resting freelancers who can trade with the player.

In the back of the observatory is a tape reader, allowing you to play back downloaded data tapes. Use of the tape reader is required to progress a certain contract.

Behind a locked door is a passageway leading to the Forgotten Tunnels, which further leads to the Crash Site. The locked door can be picked, or nearby boxes can be climbed to jump over the wall.

• A computer board is guaranteed to spawn in a locked locker in the observatory
• There is a “suspicious vending machine” beneath the observatory, only accessible by noclipping, which sells very basic items