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Have you ever wanted to design your own rockets, launch them into space, and send astronauts to the moon (or beyond)? Now you can with Kerbal Space Program, a unique game and digital toy that focuses on the space-faring adventures of little green dudes called Kerbals.
The game, developed by a small studio called Squad, has been developed with the Minecraft approach5 Minecraft How-To Tips To Start Crafting Like A Pro5 Minecraft How-To Tips To Start Crafting Like A ProMinecraft has steadily gained popularity with no signs that the trend will change anytime soon. I’m a big fan of the game and I have plenty of friends who play it or would like to...Read More. It is totally playable, and a lot of fun, but there are many planned features still in development. Fortunately, the game’s developers have allowed impatient gamers to go crazy with mods, and have even created a website called the Kerbal SpacePort that give modders a place to share their creations.
The only problem is the site’s huge selection; there are hundreds of Kerbal space program mods to choose from. So, to save you time, I’ve picked out ten of the best.
B9 Aerospace Pack
Besides rockets, Kerbal Space Program also includes space planes. These are much more complex and harder to design, but allow for the creation of spaceships that can sail to the stars but also re-enter the atmosphere and navigate on their own power.
What’s great about the B9 pack, and makes it among the best component packs available, is its attention to detail. The parts use quality textures and are based on concept designs shown by NASA7 Cool iPhone & iPad Space Apps From NASA [iOS]7 Cool iPhone & iPad Space Apps From NASA [iOS]NASA and its astronauts have boldly gone where many of us can only dream of going – the depths of space. Their website is full of information, thought-provoking imagery and a couple of awesome free...Read More, DARPA, and militaries across the globe. And while most useful for planes and shuttles, the parts can be used in rockets, too – so don’t count this mod you just because you haven’t started building space planes yet.
Impossible Innovations
Originally developed as a “cheat pack”, Impossible Innovations has turned into a fully-fledged component mod for people who want to take their space program a step beyond what’s possible with today’s technology.
That means a wide variety of wonderful components like fusion engines, high-capacity batteries, advanced command pods, super-charged solar panels and more. These allow for ships that are larger, faster and more durable that anything normally possible.
KW Rocketry
Designing your first rocket can feel overwhelming. After some successful missions, however, you may discover an itch for even more components. That’s what KW Rocketry provides.
In this pack you’ll find more nose-cones, decouplers, fuel tanks, fairings, a new engine numerous new engines, more solid fuel boosters, and more. These extras vastly expand the rockets you can build and allow for designs that aren’t possible with stock components. Yet they’re also relatively simple, making this mod digestible for new players.
MechJeb [No Longer Available]
Piloting can be one of the game’s more frustrating challenges. At times it is difficult, and if you’re no good at it, even the best rockets will crash and burn.
MechJeb is the solution. Once the mod is installed you’ll have access to MechJeb components which, when placed on a spacecraft, provide a wide range of auto-pilot features. This mod can handle almost everything; docking, takeoff, landing, orbital flight, and more. It can mess up from time to time but, in 90% of situations, it works perfectly.
SpaceJunk Cargo Bay [No Longer Available]
There’s one part that is conspicuously missing from Kerbal Space Program – a cargo bay. Since it isn’t present, rockets have to put satellites into orbit by just attaching to them to the top. Which tends to work fairly well, but isn’t ideal or realistic.
SpaceJunk fixes the problem with a cargo bay. Simple! The bay comes in several different sizes and allow for the deployment of small satellitesTrack & Predict The Path Of Satellites Live Using Gpredict [Windows]Track & Predict The Path Of Satellites Live Using Gpredict [Windows]I have to admit that I'm a sucker for cool, high-tech displays that constantly update with interesting data in real-time. It's one reason that I wrote about real-time display widgets and tried to use those...Read More.
RemoteTech
Currently the game includes the parts to make satellites, but they don’t do much. RemoteTech gives them a purpose by introducing new remote control options and a communications system.
With this mod it’s possible to remotely operate unmanned craft, but only if they’re within communications range of mission control. That range is rather short, and blocked by the terrain of Kerbin (your home planet), so you’ll need to send up relay satellites.
Eventually you’ll create a network that spans the solar system, making this mod perfect for anyone who wants to try their hand at inter-planetary communication.
Telemachus
Kerbal Space Program is as much a toy as it is a game, which means for many players the goal is far less important than the journey. And so we have Telemachus, a mod that lets you use web browsers to create a virtual mission control.
Does this make the game easier? Not really. But it does better simulate hands-off command of spacecraft from a control center rather than the cockpit itself. The mod even includes nifty telemetry data, perfect for graph-lovers and>
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I bought this recently and haven't had more fun with 'AAA' releases. As a previously avid X-plane fan this is an awesome game. What's more I'm buying gift copies for friends.
This looks pretty fun. I'll have to kick it around in between Path of Exile play sessions.
This Page will explain how to install a typical Addon to Kerbal Space Program.
- 1What Are Addons
- 3Steps
What Are Addons
If you have been playing Kerbal Space Program for any length of time, and have gone on the forums blogs or watched any of the tutorial youtube videos, you have probably heard of Addons.Addons, mods or plugins are modifications to the official version of the game. They either add new parts, systems and mechanics to the game or replace existing ones. Addons are generally made by the community rather than the developers and can greatly enhance the playing experience. Due to their widespread popularity, Squad offers an official website for exchanging them, the Kerbal SpacePort.Addons are great for people who have been playing the vanilla version of KSP for a while, and are looking for more of a challenge.
To read More About Addons refer to the Addon page.
Specifications
- Length: 5–10 minutes
- Difficulty: Medium
- For version: Every version
Vocabulary
If you are new to KSP, or the Addon part of KSP specifically, some of the terminology may be confusing.
Kerbal Spaceport - Kerbal Spaceport is the old version of the official site for downloading Addons. The new official site for KSP Addons can be found here.
Vanilla KSP - A KSP game without any Addons. (Basically what you get when you download the game from squad.)
Vanilla KSP - A KSP game without any Addons. (Basically what you get when you download the game from squad.)
Steps
Step 1 - Choosing an Addon
This is important because each addon will change the game in different ways. Make sure that your computer's graphics card and memory are in good standing, or the game will lag. An example of a plugin that might do this is the Kerbal Beautification Addon. Choosing an addon that will be fun and interesting is important. There are many addons to choose from. One of the best ways to figure out what you are looking for is to just read blogs, forums, and watch YouTube reviews. Some of the more popular mods are MechJeb, Remote Tech 2, Ferram Aerospace Research, Deadly Re-entry, along with countless other mods.
For the sake of simplicity, we are going to install MechJeb, one of the most popular addons for Kerbal Space Program. Mechjeb is an autopilot system, hence the name 'Mechanical Jebediah'. Besides allowing for automated maneuvers it also gives you a ton of data on the characteristics of your spacecraft that Vanilla KSP does not have, like Delta V, Thrust to weight ratios, burn times, orbital data, and much, much more. So even if you are not interested in using the autopilot function it can be a very helpful mod to make you a better pilot overall.
Step 2 - Downloading the Addon
Click on the 'download now' button on the addon page and a download should start. The download should be in your downloads, if not then check where the download took place.
Step 3 - Placing the addon in your game
Click on the Addon's file, usually a ZIP file, and you should see a folder with the name: 'MechJeb2' if you downloaded the most recent version. Locate the KSP folder and click on GameData. You should see a 'Squad' folder if you haven't modded your KSP version yet. Now drag your 'MechJeb2' folder into the game folder and tada! You have now successfully installed an addon. Close the KSP folder and the addon folder if you wish and now you can start the game and enjoy the addon!
Finishing word
In case you mess up anything make sure you backup your KSP folder beforehand. There are hundreds of mods out there so go check the forums, the spaceport, and even youtube videos to give you an idea of what mods you can choose!
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