Kerbal space program 2 music10/3/2023 ![]() It depends in part on whether I start to do some space-related educational outreach again. So far I've only scratched the surface of KSP, and I don't know how much time I will spend with it. ![]() Kerbin is an Earth-like "exoplanet" with two moons (Mun and Minmus - you can fly to and land on them). This fictional solar system has real physics (orbital mechanics and atmospheric flight) but it doesn't use the names and specific physical properties of our own solar system. You can dock with space stations, travel to and land on other planets, and try to navigate your spacecraft back to Kerbin for a safe landing. At this point, it's something like 3D simulated model rocketry, but with the ability to launch the rockets you design into space (orbital mechanics is involved, but the math is hidden behind clever controls and displays). It is just now starting to emerge from its "sandbox" phase (with the ability to build and fly your own spacecraft, but without any specific game-like goals). Build spacecraft, fly them, and try to help the Kerbals to fulfill their ultimate mission of conquering space.Įssentially it's a space flight simulator with reasonably accurate physics, wrapped in a game-like interface with pretty decent graphics and some quirky alien-like astronaut characters (KSP's developers also seem to have a quirky sense of humor). ![]() KSP is a game where the players create and manage their own space program. After looking at a few web sites and videos, I decided to download and try KSP for myself (current version is 0.21.1, and it costs $23, including future updates). It's still in an extended alpha development phase, but it's already got some interesting capabilities for people who like to "play in space" (something I once wrote a book about). ![]() We are STRICTLY an Orbiter shop." Me too! But I was curious about what had happened to KSP since it was last (vaguely) on my radar. If you hover your mouse over the comic, the comment says "Ahem. Then the other day I saw this comic on xkcd, referencing KSP. I read something about KSP ( Kerbal Space Program) a couple of years ago but I didn't do anything about it. ![]()
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