The Iconfactory has announced the release of their hit game Astronut on the iPad. It costs $1.99.

The planet-hopping game has you using gravity to get where you need to go, avoiding space invaders and gathering star shards.

The iPad version is fully optimized for new iPads’ high-res “retina” display. The iPhone version is available for free. In a novel twist, Astronut lets you remote control that version.

For more details, bounce to the Web site.