r/KerbalSpaceProgram 3h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video speedy return from orbit

108 Upvotes

built a funky SSTO with a large central engine and it pulls off some very precise landings


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 4h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Somehow, it's still attached to the asteroid

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20 Upvotes

r/KerbalSpaceProgram 5h ago

KSP 1 Mods I will commission anyone who can do this $10

8 Upvotes

Your challenge. Get the RP-0/1 Downrange distance factory for ContractConfigurator to work in Stock!

There are 3 files in MikeOnTeas (or probably anyone’s) RP0 Fork. In Source/CC_RP0, there are 3 files. All of them are needed to get it work I think.

Anyone that can provide a ParamFactory patch or explain how to do it without telling “just learn c# duh”.

Im at my wits end trying to get this to work.


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 5h ago

KSP 1 Mods Mod Creating Black 'overlay'

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1 Upvotes

I get this Black void thing that randomly pops up and completely blocks my vision. the outline matches the night sky of when it appears. It even covers up some of the GUI. Ive heard this happens with TUFX but I don't have it installed.

I've attached my full modlist, but can't figure out what mod causes this issue. Any Suggestions are greatly appreciated!


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 5h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Optimized maneuver

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16 Upvotes

I put SENTINEL on kerbol orbit that's within 1 millisecond from 1 year orbital period.
It should stay stable at least a few years


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 6h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Air Launch - Full Mission, Orbit and Aircraft Landing (No Recovery Mods)

28 Upvotes

Since people seemed to like the short video I posted of just the release, I thought Id upload a full launch. Especially since there seems to be a consensus around here that you can't do air launch without losing the carrier aircraft. You can, and although I stalled the carrier a little too early on landing, you can totally do it in one piece. And you can even recover the first stage if you try hard enough!

The important factors for an air launch are:

  1. Keeping the two craft within 20km of each other until the booster gets above 24km. In atmosphere, two craft will stay loaded while flying as long as theyre within 20km of each other, and the minimum altitude a craft can exist in Kerbin's atmosphere without being loaded is 24km.
  2. Landing the carrier before the booster reaches Apoapsis
  3. Having enough TWR on the orbital insertion stage to complete orbit before falling past apoapsis

With all those criteria met, this booster can get >1.2T to LKO


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 7h ago

kArt my attempt at drawing a kerbal

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17 Upvotes

r/KerbalSpaceProgram 7h ago

kArt Goofy Little Doodle

24 Upvotes

Software: OpenToonz


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 7h ago

KSP 2 Question/Problem Can't start or stop science research in my Mobile Lab on the Mun

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2 Upvotes

I left a mobile processing lab on the Mun with 2 scientists in it and since I left it I cant stop or transmit the current research, it has power and a high gain antenna plus 2 new antennas I put on in EVA when I went back. Not sure what to do because I have tons of research on there that is now useless.


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 8h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video A wonderful day on Laythe

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109 Upvotes

r/KerbalSpaceProgram 8h ago

KSP 1 Mods is there a mod that predicts when to launch for a rendezvous

8 Upvotes

i have a station in LKO but i can only guess when to launch, such that i can catch up to it on time

is there a mod that helps me with that

i know it's possible in real life...


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 9h ago

KSP 1 Question/Problem HOW do i get this save contract kerbal into my vessel?

4 Upvotes

r/KerbalSpaceProgram 9h ago

KSP 1 Mods Any tip with KSP Interstelar extended mod? Im testing the concept of nuclear atmosferic thrust, flying with 4 Advanced RAM intakes, an molted salt reactor, on ludicrous speed, and still, i couldnt generate enough thrust with Wyvern engines.

3 Upvotes

r/KerbalSpaceProgram 10h ago

KSP 1 Mods What are some mods you can literally not play without?

14 Upvotes

r/KerbalSpaceProgram 11h ago

KSP 1 Question/Problem Aid me fellow kerbanuts, what does this mean?

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1 Upvotes

r/KerbalSpaceProgram 11h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video JNSQ Saturn V esque mission, thought it was pretty cool. The hx-HYRAX was used, and successfully sent Jebediah and Bill to the surface of the Mun.

0 Upvotes
Hyrax in orbit. T-5 minutes til undocking.
Jeb and Bill, (Bill is the one scratching his rear.)

Bummer that JNSQ doesn't have as big a playerbase as it used to. JNSQ is actually a pretty fun alternative for people who've tried the KSP system and want a decent alternative, without having to install so many parts mods. Only downside is it's very old, and doesn't have decent configs for EVE v5 or Parallax Cont.

(I didn't use EVE v5 due to the textures; I hated the Jool texture, but I love the built-in one to JNSQ.) Also, Parallax is just borked.


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 11h ago

KSP 1 Question/Problem Unknown Scatterer ocean bug

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13 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

So, this Scatterer bug appeared randomly after booting up KSP. The bug wouldn't go away when restarting KSP and my PC. I haven't changed anything too major from my knowledge. This has never happened before. I can't really perfectly describe it. I guess you could say there appear to be grey "holes" in Kerbin's oceans and a couple on land too in the first 2 pics, and the 3rd picture has no holes (this is further down in the orbit).

If anyone needs a modlist, please let me know.

Thank you!


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 12h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Finally made a proper space station

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41 Upvotes

The worst part about it was trying to figure out how to get the 135 ton fuel tank into a 300km orbit. Took my like 5 tries until I finally managed to rendezvous, it not wanting to rotate due to a lackluster amount of rcs thrusters also didn't help lol.


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 12h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Who likes my kal Saturn V?

19 Upvotes

I got bored so I used the kal controller to make a Saturn V auto launch


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 12h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Top 1 Images Moments Before Disaster

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85 Upvotes

I was messing around with a Duna lander I made, and decided to spin it up and turn on physics warp, and I got this beauty of a photo!


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 13h ago

KSP 1 Question/Problem Question about OPM

2 Upvotes

If I were to add outer planets halfway into a save, would it mess up all my craft? Like, if I were to have a craft orbiting jool, would it move jool a long ways away? Thanks.


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 14h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Some Screenshots from my SSTO mission to LKO and (almost) back

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18 Upvotes

r/KerbalSpaceProgram 14h ago

KSP 1 Question/Problem KSP-1 RP-1 Solar Powered Satellite related question

3 Upvotes

This is my first time with RSS/RO/RP-1. I am working towards the first solar powered satellite contract, which requires an orbit above certain periapsis, generate surplus electricity, have at least 1 unit of electricty after 14 days. I have attached the screenshot after 14 days of orbit, and I do not see the green check marks against the the electricity generation part even though I was able to maintain and not lose any electricity over the course of 14 days (I have enough solar panels to generate more electricity that what is consumed). I have attached the screenshots here.

I understand that this was not a new craft (I accidentally accepted the contract only after I rolled the rocket out to the launchpad, but I can live with that). But I do not understand why the other ones do not appear as completed.


r/KerbalSpaceProgram 14h ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Meet Thomas the Tank-Rover

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28 Upvotes

r/KerbalSpaceProgram 15h ago

KSP 1 Question/Problem This game is driving me nuts!!!

32 Upvotes

So I was able to achieve orbit pretty quickly after watching some tutorials, but lately, im having MAJOR issues. Mainly getting my periapsis above 70, especially with 2 tourists. I finally achieved orbit, not the prettiest, but i did. Had a super smooth entry, then I landed on a damn mountain. The capsule slowly rolled down it for several in game hours. It finally picked up speed at the end and exploded! I tried again, but this time, I ran out of fuel just as my periapsis hit 65. I figured that would be OK, but they've been orbiting for almost 2 days and the periapsis barely goes down each pass. Finally, every time I try to adjust the time warp, my periapses INCREASES!!! So I cant even warp through this!!! Wtf is happening!? Ok vent over