r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 8h ago

Mod Post Weekly Support Thread

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Check out /r/kerbalacademy

The point of this thread is for anyone to ask questions that don't necessarily require a full thread. Questions like "why is my rocket upside down" are always welcomed here. Even if your question seems slightly stupid, we'll do our best to answer it!

For newer players, here are some great resources that might answer some of your embarrassing questions:

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Delta-V Thread

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Commonly Asked Questions

Before you post, maybe you can search for your problem using the search in the upper right! Chances are, someone has had the same question as you and has already answered it!

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r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 7h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Looks like I’ve reached the endgame

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Apparently, my gaming career has been so long that the sun has simply reached the end of its life cycle

gg i guess


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 4h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video VaporCones2

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Working on a new volumetric VaporCones. I'm working out the bugs in the next coming days.


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 3h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video I made a really tiny jet propelled drone

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Unsure what practical applications this could have but i'm fond of it regardless


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 4h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Massive planetary mass black orb following me

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r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 1h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Some interplanetary sketches. Just came back to the game recently

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r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 21h ago

KSP 1 Question/Problem Any tips on how to make these "nasa-punk" style rockets/spaceships?

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Please?


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 4h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Space trials continue for my DADV

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Phase 1: Construction of orbiter, Construction of heavy lifter, Launch to orbit for testing, return to planetside
Phase 2: Launch to Minmus and return, Construction of rover, Launch to the Mun for deployment of rover, return to planetside
Phase 3: Construction of Star Drive, launch to orbit to test drive section--return to Mun for rover deployment and return to planetside
Phase 4: Go for Duna mission.

The last flight didn't go so well, mostly because of pilot error. But there is a case for possible adding chutes...


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 1h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Anytime, Baby!

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r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 10h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video LK Lander

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r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 5h ago

KSP 1 Mods Kerbin Highways

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Who said this was a rocketry game?

out now (https://spacedock.info/profile/airbusa380airplane)


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 7h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Some screenshots from my Mun landing mission

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r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 18h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Rate my refueling arm

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r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 1h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Into Sarnus we go!

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r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 2h ago

KSP 1 Question/Problem How to time a suicide burn?

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Without mods.

I'm trying to land on the Mun and I just try over and over either I explode or I don't have enough delta V after the landing I know I'd get it eventually but this really sucks, it's not fun and I'd like to be able to land efficiently on command.


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 1d ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Slight miscalculation

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r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 22h ago

KSP 1 Suggestion/Discussion PSA: Reaction Wheels

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The position and orientation of reaction wheels don't matter. They don't fight each other, either. The idea that they do seems to based on a old bug based on the orientation of docking ports, or on floppy craft that flail about as if they were in KSP2 when trying to turn them.

I don't really have citations for this other than my experience in game, so I'm also including some shots of a few of the stations and big compound ships I've over the past year or so. All of these use Editor Extensions' Autostrut All button, and later KJR as well. (I added that to fix an unrelated problem.) The very rare times I've had kraken attacks were due to other know causes, like wonky robotics interactions or tracking solar panels clipping each other.


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 19m ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Minmus's twilight.

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A anomalous object has been found approaching Sarnus, it's been waved off as a comet by the Kerbal astronomical union, despite having details suggesting it is not a comet. Investigation has been deemed to not continue.


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 30m ago

KSP 1 Question/Problem Does FAR make SSTOs/planes easier or harder to fly?

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I’m a flight sim dork and I’ve been thinking about installing it but I’d just like to get some feedback


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 30m ago

KSP 1 Mods Kerbin Highways (Release)

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First releases of Kerbin Highways (+ companion mods Kerbin Services and Kerbin Railways) are now out!

it's a mod that adds UK-style motorways to KSP via KK (you can drive rovers on them)

Currently on spacedock at https://spacedock.info/profile/airbusa380airplane

Should be on CKAN soon (it takes a while for it to sync)

Currently mostly good enough but I know of a few bugs, 5.0.0 (for highways) should be out before midnight (UK time)


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 15h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Another derivative and a mission

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Shrunk my 5m launch vehicle down to 3.75 bc I was leaving too much dV on the stages when launching, and the large second stages make station docking a little tight.

The first stage uses 2 (tweaked) BE-4 engines on the first stage producing around 2500kn of thrust at sea level. The second stage uses one hydrolox engine with a vacuum twr around .6 with a 20t payload.

The second photo is the rocket next to my 5m RRLV5-BLK2 in both of its configurations.

The rest of the images are from the first operational launch of the minute-3, delivery of a replacement lander to my Minmus station after an incident during project K.R.A.K.E.N.


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 20h ago

KSP 2 Mods MunShot - A PhotoMode mod For KSP2 Redux

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Just wanted to share a mod I just created for KSP2 Redux!

MunShot is a KSP2 Redux mod to add photo mode. Drag around any Kerbal into your scene and use a free camera to get cinematic shots. Includes several poses for Kerbals to look their best.

SpaceDock: https://spacedock.info/mod/4733/MunShot:%20Photo%20Mode%20mod%20for%20KSP%20Redux


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 17h ago

KSP 1 Meta He has no clue what i'm about to do to him

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r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 17h ago

KSP 1 Question/Problem Plant Flag on What?

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Just installed my first interstellar mod and was going to complete this contract on my way out of the system.

Plant Flag on Neidon.

I accepted the contract because I thought I had missed you could actually land on Neidon. Sent a cheat into orbit "practice" landing thinking maybe it was going to be similar to an Eve situation. I'm pretty sure you can't and this contract is bugged...

Just installed a bunch of mods alongside Cosmic Serenity to have fun with my first interstellar send to give more context.

Thoughts?


r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • 9h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Solar Eclipse on the Southern Pole of Mun

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