Kerbal Space Program news & patch notes

Kerbonauts, it’s finally time!

Kerbal Space Program 2 blasts off into Early Access today! Pioneer the game with us as we enter the deep space journey of Early Access. Your feedback and suggestions can help shape the future of the game. Make sure to join the Discord, Subreddit, and/or forums, and follow us on social media! We’ll be posting frequent game development updates, challenges, and much more across these channels. Don’t miss out! For information on how to submit feedback, check here: Feedback FAQ. Grab a snack and delve into Kerbal Space Program 2 Early Access! We can't wait to see what you build, discover, and accomplish. From us at Intercept Games and Private Division, thank you for your support. Enjoy a new cinematic trailer to watch over and over! Happy launching! https://store.steampowered.com/app/954850/Kerbal_Space_Program_2/ -- Keep up with all things Kerbal Space Program: KSP Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Intercept Games Discord KSP YouTube

Hello Kerbonauts! We are pushing an update to the launcher today. Most notably, the launcher will no longer remain open or run in the background after you launch Kerbal Space Program. We are also adding an optional PD Account login flow. This is in preparation to improve player feedback and for future features of Kerbal Space Program 2 like multiplayer. PD Launcher Change Log:

• Launcher will no longer remain open / running when Kerbal Space Program is being played.

• Optional Private Division Account login flow added to Launcher menu and very first boot.

• Minor bug fixes.

Hey Kerbonauts, our Official Discord is now live! Join today and get ready for the launch of KSP2!

Join here: Intercept Games Discord

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/1be7e0b94cd354de2bf0c17cbbfb40bac8fd3d1b.png ChangeLog: =================================== v1.12.5 ============================================================ +++ Improvements * Added something...on Mun.

Hello Kerbonauts! We here at mission control are happy to launch patch 1.12.4 on Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 which addresses the long awaited tutorial bug fixes! We have also squashed an Alarm Clock bug that ignored custom day/year lengths. As we are dedicating our time and effort to launching KSP2, future patches for KSP will be less prioritized but please continue to let us know about any bugs you encounter. Happy launching and remember your parachutes! Patch Notes Change Log: =================================== v1.12.4 ============================================================ +++ Bugfixes * Fix Alarm Clock input fields ignoring configured custom day/year lengths. * Fix Basic Flight tutorial. * Fix Go For Orbit tutorial. * Fix Intermediate Construction tutorial. * Fix Advanced Construction tutorial. * Fix Sub Orbital tutorial. * Fix Craft Browser not showing the Hopper in Intermediate Construction tutorial. New Launcher for KSP on Steam. Will serve as a resource for news and updates about KSP & KSP 2 Early Access. In addition, you will be able to give feedback through the launcher once KSP 2 has been released into Early Access.

Hello Kerbonauts! Kerbal Space Program 1.12.3 is live! This small patch addressed drifting issues with robotic parts and rotating docking ports. Check out this patch's Changelog for further details: ==================== v1.12.3 ==================== +++ Bugfixes * Fix AOORE in Assembly Loading of Duplicate Mod DLLs causing issues with loading of some mods. * Improved robotic parts drift when robotic parts are left locked. Players can now quicksave/reload or timewarp to reset part placement. Note: The drift issue can only be corrected when the robotic parts are set to locked mode. * Improved rotating docking ports drift when rotating docking ports are left locked. Players can now quicksave/reload or timewarp to reset part placement. Note: The drift issue can only be corrected when the rotating docking ports are set to locked mode. +++ Modding * Add UpgradePipeline support for PartModule renaming. Learn more in the Drifting Along KSP DevBlog. You can still help us find bugs/issues by reporting them into our bugtracker, but keep in mind that the team's focus is currently on KSP2 development, so bug fixing for the original game has slowed down significantly. Happy launchings!

Hello Kerbonauts! Kerbal Space Program 1.12.2 is live! This patch focuses on fixing over 90 bugs and adding a few improvements to the game, such as a locking functionality to docking node rotations that allows autostruts to cross over docked nodes. We are also adding revamps for the LV-T30 Reliant and LVT-45 Swivel liquid fuel engines. Additionally, and more importantly, 1.12.2 includes the previously-teased Ground Anchor - a brand new element in KSP, that when paired with EVA construction, will give players the ability to anchor their vessels to the ground or create a solid foundation for bases. Even though we still may release a minor patch here and there when needed, with this patch we are officially completing the 1.12 update, as well as the sustained development of the original KSP, as we are now shifting gears towards the development of KSP2. Check out this patch's changelog for further details: =================================== v1.12.2 ============================================================ +++ Improvements * Set the default value of Override Safety Check to false, in both cheats. * Implement Steam folder for subscribed craft. * Add locking functionality to docking node rotations allowing autostruts to cross over docked nodes that are both locked. * Add the current game name to the directory browser Current game label. * Selecting the same target body in the maneuver tool dropdown forces the tool to recalculate. * Add a Loop mode of None-Restart to the KAL. This will play once and stop, if play is pressed once the sequence is complete it will restart and play once. * Remove unnecessary warning log messages from DirectoryController. * Ring type fireworks orientation is now randomized, not simply vertical pane. * Expose the kerbal end of ladder setting in the in-game settings. * Make parts able to surface attach to structural flags and include checks and balances for child part attachment and size/variant changing. * 'Disable Staging' PAW option in editor scene now affects all symmetry counterparts for decouplers. * Add some randomness to the firework bursts to improve the look. +++ Localization * Fix when discovering a new launch site the facility name was only displaying in English. * Fix the localization tags for ground deployable parts that are stock. * Added autoloc code to Cheat Menu for Set Orbit Override Safety Check. * Fix maneuver tool circularization UI string in French. * Add localization of timescale suffixes for alarm date time fields. * Add localization of maneuver alarm error messages. * Fix Steering Adjustment string in PAW in Russian. * Fix new game KSC welcome message in Japanese. * Make the repair all parts cheat button wide enough for all languages. * Craft browser search options 'subfolders' and 'all games' localized. * Picking up deployed parts without Breaking Ground expansion installed - strings now localized. * Localize cheat option 'Override safety check' in the Set Position menu. * Fix Craft Browser missing Enter text... localization. * Fix Craft Browser missing Cancel button localization. * Adjust text size of ActionGroups text to fit asian font characters. * Craft browser search text placeholder updated from 'Enter Search...' to 'Enter Text...' +++ Parts * Fix OX-10L solar panel break/repair functionality. * Add a variant to the Clamp-o-Tron Sr. Now you can turn on and off the yellow stripes. * Revamp LV-T30 Reliant and LVT-45 Swivel. * Add Pitch and Rotate to the Small Work Lamp. * Fix the MK 1-3 pod flag. * Changed display name of RCS tanks to better order and name them relative to each other, and similar to the FL-T series. FL-R10 , FL-R25 and FL-1 become FL-R20, FL-R120 and FL-R750 with the number indicating resource amount. +++ Bugfixes * Fix Linux Scrollwheel direction. * Fix spacing on Current Game, Stock and Steam folders. * Fix ESA Mission not playing in base game when Breaking Ground DLC is not installed. * Fix the MK2 Clamp-O-Tron's control point orientation. * Fix Comet module subscribing to events multiple times. * Fix Craft and Part persistentIDs being duplicated when launching the vessel using a craft file. * Fix KAL losing part references when using craft files or when reverting to the VAB. * Fix KAL being unable to control another KALs playspeed and play position. * Fix KAL Presets not working for other KALs. * Fix issue not dropping held parts when exiting construction mode. * Fix compound parts losing their connections when edited in EVAConstruction mode with dropped parts. * Fix for certain parts getting blank icons when placed in inventories and changing variants. * Fix the ship engine volume setting not being applied in flight. * Fix handling of non-matching system timezones (EG Hong Kong). * Fix Craft names with special characters not saving correctly. * Fix Player-saved craft in Missions not showing thumbnail correctly. * Fix docking port errors when manipulating them in EVA construction mode. * Fix Root part visibility when hovering over it's PAW in the editor scene. * Fix vessel mass being incorrect when drilling has removed mass from attached asteroids. * Fix intercept trajectories in patched conics when in relative mode. * Fix Input lock getting stuck on when you open the action groups app. * Fix an NRE when staging a docking port when it's not connected to another part. * Fix SAS autopilot skill checking in sandbox and career games against kerbal experience and full SAS in sandbox game settings. * Non-surface placeable items can no longer be dropped or placed while intersecting other parts during EVA Construction mode. * Fix cargo container inventory duplicating on detaching and attaching the cargo part in EVA construction mode. * Fix missing stored parts in cargo containers after attaching/detaching/dropping cargo part. * Fix NRE occuring with Alarm Clock in Scenarios and Training games. * Fix NRE occuring with KerbalInventory in Scenarios and Training games. * Fix Maneuver Tool showing up in Scenarios and Training games. * Fix Cargo settings for SmallHardpoint and StructuralPylon - They were reversed. * Fix Mission Clock masking issue on warp to sunrise when CommNet is not enabled. * Fix NextAlarm UI in Mission Clock when CommNet is not enabled. * Fix Add Burn time setting being cutoff in the Alarm Clock details pane. * Fix maneuver alarm time not updating when its not the active vessel. * Fix some alarms firing immediately when initially created. * Fix maneuver alarms getting stuck if the maneuver is removed. * Fix Maneuver Tool error when initially loading flight scene. * Fix Maneuver Tool calculation when making first selection in flight scene. * Fix Maneuver Tool clearing the information text when it shouldn't. * Fix Maneuver Tool inclined Same SOI transfer calc being inconsistent. * Fix shaders on new slim suit. * Non-retractable parts will now still be able to be toggled in the editor, even after saving and reloading or switching editors. * Fix initial transfer window calcs shown in Maneuver Tool top window. * Fix NRE when attempting to use the middle mouse set position cheat. Force camera out of map view when using this option to avoid vessel exploding. * Fix Color Picker causing Crashes. * Fix Color Picker alignment in PAW. * Fix engine FX scaling issue. * Fix part being deleted when closing Construction Mode UI while the cursor is holding a part. * Fix the R&D's level 3 floor shading. * Fix landed and deployed vessels coming off rails positioning, particularly on slopes. * Fix NREs could fire when detaching first a compound part from a vessel and additional ones after it. * Fix audio issue happening when enabling infinite fuel cheat. * Fix the map view rotating with vessel orientation when mouse is over the alarm clock app. * Fix the actiongroup app locking the camera controls. * Fix the KerbalEVA incorrect collider name in boundsignorelist - EVAStorageSlim_flagDecals. * Fix BinkRate not being set properly in Deployable Light configs. * Fix parts dropped in EVA Construction do not play their deploy animation when a game is loaded and could get stuck. * Fix for wrong shortcut letter in KSPedia EVA Construction mode Slide. * Fix debris not becoming a controllable vessel when attaching controllable parts in EVA Construction. * Fix the camera being locked when the actiongroup app is open. * Fix the camera toggle being active when the actiongroup editing is active. * Fix Contract Map Nodes firing an NRE on mouse over. * Fix fairing staging options being inconsistent with symmetry setup when staging toggled. * Fix text overlaps in the Next Alarm UI element. * Fix Z fighting between deltav indicator for a stage and the Time warp UI element. * Fix NRE when date entry fields are empty in the alarm clock. * Fix Day field converting incorrectly when editing a manual time alarm. * Fix Alarm message not firing when no active vessel and set to display if not this vessel. * Fix Manual Alarm changing the linked vessel when editing an alarm. * Fix the blue maneuver directional arrow blurriness when texture quality set to eighth res. * Fix maneuver node dragging between patched conics, and refocuses camera as required. * Fix unable to drag maneuver nodes that are in the past. Can now drag them forward in time again until they are past the current game time. * Fix issue disabling hotkeys when cargo panel was open in the editor. * Fix grapple errors when disarming from same vessel grapple. * Fix grapple errors when lock PAW option is clicked when it shouldn't be available to the player. * Fix parts being able to attach in construction mode when colliding with ground. * Fix Easter Egg Launch sites ladders were unusable for EVA Kerbals. * Fix Manual Alarms always being linked to a vessel regardless of the chosen settings. * Fix the variant selector buttons ignoring locked variant options. * Fix RCS being left on when a Kerbal exist construction mode after welding when in space. * Fix picking up a strut or a fuel line and attaching it caused the endpoint to enable a collider, and moving around the target could cause undesired collisions in EVA Construction mode. * Fix the firework trail particles lasting for the entire duration of the explosion delay. * Fix rare CTD using the Maneuver Tool App. * Fix Manuever Tool App calculations when calculating transfer from future maneuver nodes (not current orbit). * Fix the save confirm dialog prompting for overriding saves when special characters in vessel name and saving while editing an existing craft. +++ Modding * Adjusted AppUIMember Initializers to ensure attributes get setup correctly in the right sequence. * Expose ModuleRCS.EPSILON which controls the minimum latch for thrust. * Expose ModuleSAS.targetSASServiceLevel so that modders can override the parts SASServiceLevel. * Expose UIApp.IsShowing so modders can see if an apps frame is showing. * Expose AlarmClockUIFrame.IsDetailsShowing for visibility of the details window. * Expose AppUIMemberDateTime.DateFormatter for date input fields in ManTool and AlarmClock. * Exposed the state of the nextalarm visibility in flight on FlightUIModeController Singleton. FlightUIModeController.Instance.NextAlarmShowing bool. * Fix DoubleCurve initialize and evaluate method. * Add attachRules to PartVariant so different variants can have their own attachRules setup. =================================== Making History v1.12.1 ================================ +++ Parts * Fix M1-F wheel radius. * Changed display name of RCS tanks to better order and name them relative to each other, and similar to the FL-T series. FL-R5 becomes FL-R400 with the number indicating resource amount. * Fix the Onion, Pea, and Pomegranate instantly turning black during reentry effects. +++ Bugfixes * Fix Meet me In Zero G mission. * Fix test grapple node errors when not in flight scene. ====================================== Breaking Ground v1.7.1 ============================== +++ Bugfixes * Fix deployable parts don't always launch at frame 0 of their animation when they start retracted. * Moved fan shrouds sooner in the tech tree. You can still help us find bugs/issues by reporting them into our bugtracker, but keep in mind that we’re shifting our attention to KSP2 development and bug fixing for the original game will be slowed down significantly from now on. Happy launchings!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/a6805a6f5be01021e997a22789a8255d8d71f8f5.jpg Hello everyone! Today we wear our party helmets to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first publicly released version of Kerbal Space Program, as well as the launch of our most ambitious free update ever! Kerbal Space Program 1.12: On Final Approach is the last major update of what became one of the most influential space flight simulators ever, but it also marks the beginning of a new chapter in the Kerbal universe. Looking forward to the future, but proud of what KSP has achieved, we want to give players our most sincere thanks. The support you’ve given us throughout all these years has helped to excite and inspire us to bring you the ultimate KSP experience before KSP2 hits the shelves next year. Kerbal Space Program 1.12: On Final Approach is packed with a great deal of content including a brand new ‘Slim’ suit inspired by the feats of the private aerospace sector industry, on-demand disconnecting struts, and rotating docking port collars, just to name a few. This update also includes many new requested features & quality of life additions to improve the user experience of KSP, such as a huge revamp to craft and game save loading menu-system, a large amount of wheel and landing leg improvements, and much more! Rejoice and explore the Kerbal universe once more... you might even encounter some of the new easter eggs and unlockable launch sites scattered around the solar system. Are you ready? Let’s go through some of the update’s highlights below:

Maneuver Creator App

The Maneuver Creator app is an incredibly useful tool that enhances the accuracy of your space maneuvers by allowing you to quickly generate transfers to other celestial bodies, see upcoming transfer windows and get a good understanding of where you’re going and how much deltaV it will take to get there. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/fd26e5c84e733168d94d0477382ddd5eebe43650.png

Alarm Clock App

Use the Alarm Clock app to set alarms for maneuvers, manual time alarms and alarms for various orbital positions, which will certainly come in handy for those long trips that require several burns to complete. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/7d3c902b1d804cc8cc0182c71503ef46c5191cd4.png

New Solar Panels

This update also includes 4 brand new photovoltaic panels, including enhanced versions of the SP and OX-4 series, but also two large circular retractable solar panels with very cool deployment methods. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/57759dcd82a0835c7ac1dd20e2a102b669998e29.jpg

10th Anniversary Fireworks!

Celebrate KSP’s 10th anniversary with these highly configurable firework launchers to attach to your vehicles. Choose from different trail and burst types, but also tweak the force, duration, star size, launch velocity, explosion delay, and the colors of the fireworks at any given time. Let the party begin!

And more!

To learn more you can read the full Changelog here: =================================== v1.12.0 ============================================================ +++ Improvements * Upgrade project to Unity 2019.4.18f1 LTS. * All module filter buttons in advanced filter mode in the VAB/SPH now have icons. * Adjustment to Kerbal hiring formula to make it not prohibitive, while still making it cheaper if the player has lost most/all of their kerbals. * Wheel and landing leg suspension now spreads weight across all grounded wheels. * Wheels have new improved friction model with more realistic physics. * Wheel steering response is now modified to give lower response at higher speeds (less oversteer). * Add new stock Slim suit. * Color picker PAW field now shows current color to left of name. * Adjustments to PAW groups to let controls in groups fill the PAW better. * ChooseOption PAW field now marquees text for long value choices. * Revamp of Pol's terrain textures. * Implement new structural variants to Flag parts and ensure non-structural ones have no colliders. * Add limited rotation to Docking Port parts so they can now slightly rotate to help align both sides of the vessel. * Add Disconnect action for compound parts like fuel lines and struts, so you can disconnect these via the part menu, actions and controllers. * Add folder structure display and navigation for craft storage and the craft-load dialog. * Add middle mouse click handling to set lat, lon, alt when using the set position cheat from flight and map mode. * Add Maneuver Tool app to create inter-body transfer maneuver nodes. * Add file folder browser to craft load and save dialog. * Add ability to search games in load screen. * Add ability to search craft in vessel load dialog. * Add 10th Anniversary Patch to classic astronaut suits. * Add an alarm clock app to help players not miss important events. * Implement cheats - Ignore Kerbal EVA Construction Mass Limit, Ignore Kerbal Inventory Volume/Mass Limit and Fix repairable parts. * Change error message color and added Override safety check to the set Orbit cheat. * Command Pods are now allowed to be edited in EVA Construction Mode. +++ Localization * Move Action Group App heading text to correct localization files. * Italian only. Fixing incorrect tense used for verbs in three Mission Control strings. * KSPedia EVA Activities fix, in all 9 languages. * Fix KSPedia Parachute slide for all 9 languages. * Fix outdated translation on Kerbal parachute KSPedia page of one string in Chinese only. * Fix on grammatical error on Dzhanibekov effect EVA science experiment, for English only. * Fix translation in one string (#autoLOC_8003405) , only for Russian. * Fix for missing comma in SEQ-24 Cargo Storage Unit description, English only. * Fix for misspelled 'efficiency' in Construction training, English only. * Fix translation in game for one string to match cfg file (#autoLOC_309388) , only for French. * Fix translation in one string for Bepi Colombo, only for German. * Fix translation for several uses for 'crew' , only for Chinese. * Fix 'Ice Cream' is two words, English only. * Fix for apostrophe missing in 'comets' for one line in Rosetta mission. English only. * Fix for several part names showing untranslated in description, Japanese only. * Fix for using a capital C on the noun Comet for Rosetta mission summary, English only. * Fix for UI to show whole translation for KAL-1000 Controller details, Russian only. * Fix for spelling mistake in the part description window for the EVA Repair Kit, English only. * Fix for punctuation in Data from Science slide, French only. * Fix for spacing in Tools VAB/SPH KSPedia slide, Portuguese only. * Fix wheel stress PAW item text in Japanese. * Fix for typo issue in 'Dres' KSPedia slide, Portuguese only. * Updated text for OX-Stat-PD Photovoltaic Panel, 8 languages. +++ Parts * New solar panels! OX-10L 1x5, SP-10L 1x5, OX-10C and SP-10C Photovoltaic Panels. * Fix LV-N Nerv, Stayputnik, RA-15 Relay Antenna, LV-T45 Swivel, LV-T30 Reliant, Z-200 Rechargeable Battery, Girder Adapter and Z-4K Rechargeable Battery overlapping z-fighting issues. * Fix MK1-3's Kerbal hatch exit point. * Allow surface attachment to the PB-X50R Xenon Container, Stratus-V Cylindrified Monopropellant Tank and Stratus-V Roundified Monopropellant Tank. * Revamp all docking port parts. * Add a new set of parts. Fireworks dispensers! +++ Bugfixes * Fixed audio issue caused by too many sounds triggering at the same time. * Fix Part Loader handling of invalid animations in parts on load. * Fix the map icon for Deployable Ground Parts like Work Lamps to not show the unknown question mark. * Fix parts being tilted when taken from inventory in Construction mode, they now match the rotation in the editor. * Fix kerbals being able to walk and jump their way to orbit. * Fix null references occuring on part icons after the mission flag is changed after moving a cargo flag from cargo to a vessel. * Fix issue flag parts in cargo were changing their thumbnail when changing the mission flag while in the VAB/SPH and also when held over PAWs or EVA Construction Panel. * A new screen message will appear when a Kerbal attempts to pick up a deployed cargo part when it's carrying capacity limit would be exceeded. The part will not be picked up until the Kerbal has freed enough capacity in its inventory slots. * Fix potential game crash when attempting to attach a part created from an undo (crtl+z)in editor. * Decreased a height error check from 0.2m to 0.1m, in order to support smaller parts, and preventing them to sink into the ground. * Fix edge case where robotic pistons shoot off at high speeds when dropped in EVA Construction Mode. * Fix Mobile Launch sites where all the legs will now try to extend if one does not find a ground collision. * Fix Mobile Launch Sites could end up with a null reference for positionMobileLaunchsite. * Deployed science SFX is no longer interrupted while placing more than one instrument. * Fix the consistency of Extendable parts. When they are moved they should retain their state, when stored they are retracted into storage and need to be extended once attached from storage. * Fix key not found exception after an EVA Kerbal dies followed by staging a decoupler in flight. * Fix ability to review and transmit science experiments whilst resetting the experiment. * Fix NRE on closing Construction Mode while holding robotic parts after detaching it from vessel. * Fix flag parts not moving with the rest of the craft when manipulating the root part in editor. * Fix flickering Orbit lines in Mapview/Tracking station (really fixed this time). * Fix for UI to allow proper space for the word "Small" to display in a single row in the PAW. * Fix for UI to avoid misaligned column text in "Active Strategies" column, in the Administration Building. * Fix wheel stress tolerance not taking gravity into account. * Fix wheels not taking steering curve into consideration. * Fix landing legs violently decompressing when fully compressed. * Fix landing legs shaking on low gravity. * Fix light weight rovers using S2 wheels sliding everywhere. * Fix landing legs shaking when attached to parts placed horizontally. * Fix vessels moving across the surface with landing legs placed at >= 45 degrees. * Fix toggle wheel motor action group. * Fix max speed on M1. * Fix some contract craft not loading in career games. * Fix quicksave text input being too short and characters being cut off. * Fix deploying ground parts interrupting SFX on other parts. * Fix NRE occurring during repairing a part. * Fix Rover Construction, Satellite Upgrade and Vessel repair contracts losing track of the contract vessel. * Fix any vessel arriving at a rover repair contract from triggering the waypoint on the contract. * Fix Satellite upgrade contract asking for parts that are not usable in EVA Construction mode. * Fix Ap and Pe markers appearing in future patches in space not aligned to current patch rendering when in career games that have yet to have patched conics available. * Fix EVA kerbals on a ladder in Construction Mode holding a part from floating off the ladder. * Fix the banana pieces velocity when performing the EVA science experiment whilst wearing the default suit. * Fix physicsless root part on decoupled vessel creating havoc. * Fix a Key Not Found Exception error message is fired when a Grip Strip is removed from any vessel through EVA Construction Mode. * Fix held part keeps its position in the scene on closing Construction Mode instead of reaching the ground. * Fix Mk1-3 Pod's rcs' SFX volume. * Fix toggle of suspension auto spring and damper not resetting spring and damper when toggled from override to auto. * Fix the Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk7?s collider. * Fix prebuilt craft qualification for contracts based on tech nodes as they are purchased. * Fix Non-retractable deployable parts having a Retract option when they cannot be retracted. * Inventory part tooltip panel no longer closes as soon as the mouse exits the inventory slot. It is therefore now possible to read all the information when the panel has many widgets. * Extended part information panel and inventory tooltip are now more clear about mass information. * Fix audio issue where sounds makes a pop sound when engines shut down. * Fix NREs when expanding a stage from a vessel marked as debris. * Fix audio issue where sounds differed between map view and flight view. * Fix the MenuNavigation on the CraftBroswer dialog so that when browsing with the up and down arrows, the scrollback focuses on the highlighted element. +++ Modding * Changes to Wheel and Landing Legs systems by default are not applied to old parts. ModuleWheelBase.useNewFrictionModel, ModuleWheelSteering.useNewModel, ModuleWheelSuspension.useDistributedMass must be set to true in the Part Modules cfg for each part that wants to use the new functionality. * Failed reflection calls to incompatible or otherwise invalid mods are now handled, so they don't stop the game from loading. * Custom suits now show the corresponding icon in all relevant screens. * Added an additional useCustomThreshold field to ModuleOrbitalSurveyor. Setting it to true will allow the module to recalculate the minimum and maximum altitudes beyond the stock values. * When multiple versions of the same assembly are present, KSP now makes sure only the most recent one is loaded. * Tuned the logic to calculate space object resource percentages based on the lowRange and highRange values, preventing space objects from always having > 80% resources regadless of the range values. * Add a GameEvent for revert to launch that returns the current FlightState. * Add ability for modders to be able to turn off the color changer UI. * Add ability to support multiple lights from the single ModuleLight instance. * Allow ModuleLight's toggle action to simultaneously toggle other animations. =================================== Making History 1.12.0 =================================== +++ Parts * Kerbodyne S3-S4 adapter's dark stripe now matches with the S3 and S4 tanks. * Add 1.25m Engine plate. * Fix SM-25 gap at bottom of the doors. +++ Bugfixes * Kerbodyne KE-1 Mastodon Liquid Fuel Engine's shroud clipping fix * Fix spacing in Mission Builder for 'Seed' field in the SAP. * Fix max speed on M1-F wheels. * Fix EP-12's preview attach nodes size. * Fix MEM's rcs' SFX volume. =================================== Breaking Ground 1.7.0 =================================== +++ Localization * Fix unnecessary colon for one string in Spanish only. * Fix for spelling mistake in Duna's stone objects, English only. Kerbal Space Program 1.12: On Final Approach is now available on Steam and will soon be available on GOG and other third-party resellers. You will also be able to download it from the KSP Store if you already own the game. Happy launchings! About the Ground Anchor: The Ground Anchor will be a brand new element in KSP, that when paired with EVA construction, will give players the ability to anchor their vessels to the ground or create a solid foundation for bases. Unfortunately we encountered a late bug for this feature, so it will not be included as part of the 1.12 update. We believe we have a fix for it, but it was too late and too risky to do at the last minute. As a result, this feature will be included with the 12.1 patch, so stay tuned.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/22dc74849d2f4cd732ff30c917eee4a928fd666a.png Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be! And now, let’s talk about everything KSP!

Kerbal Space Program Final Update on PC

On June 24th, 2011, Kerbal Space Program 0.7.3 was publicly released. Back then the game looked very different with a very limited parts catalogue, no celestial objects except Kerbin which would not rotate, and not even a proper Sun, just a light source at an infinite distance. No one ever expected that this modest game, created by a small studio in Mexico City with no experience in videogames, would turn into a worldwide phenomenon that brought space exploration closer to our households. Therefore it is almost unfathomable that in a couple of weeks we will be celebrating the game’s 10th anniversary. And on that day, we are releasing Kerbal Space Program 1.12: On Final Approach, our 12th major free update! Kerbal Space Program 1.12: On Final Approach is going to be special in many ways. We are not only packing this free update with a massive amount of new content, player requests and all sorts of fixes, but it is also our thank you letter to everyone in our community who supported us along the way and made our dreams come true. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, or rather move on to the next chapter. So yes, On Final Approach is the last major planned release for Kerbal Space Program. While there may still be occasional minor updates to address bug fixes as needed, Squad’s efforts will now shift towards joining Intercept Games in the development of Kerbal Space Program 2. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/a6805a6f5be01021e997a22789a8255d8d71f8f5.jpg So what can you expect on June 24th with Kerbal Space Program 1.12: On Final Approach? We’ve already shown a couple of things in our last issue of KSP Loading, and now it is time to reveal the other main changes. So buckle up!

Craft and Save Loading Improvements

On Final Approach includes a huge revamp to craft and game save loading. Search, foldering, and cross-save access are added to craft loading in the editor, and search has been added to craft loading on the launchpad/runway and to the quicksave loading dialogue. This will help you to better sort out your saved craft and games, especially if you have a ton of them. This feature will also allow you to load or save craft with different game saves.  {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/969706571b9ba95adc49f24aeb6f057637bedf74.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/13b489870794d6a65f4920753ef918925a165297.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/21520e5d29eb86936bd4fc1718be1d0e5f5fc6ca.png

Alarm Clock App

One of the main features in the upcoming 1.12 update is the Alarm Clock app. With this tool, you will be able to set alarms for maneuvers, manual time alarms and alarms for various orbital positions, which will certainly come in handy for those long trips that require several burns to complete. Additionally, you will also be able to pick alarm sounds to go with your alarms, cool right? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/7d3c902b1d804cc8cc0182c71503ef46c5191cd4.png

Maneuver Creator App

The Maneuver Creator app is another of the main features within On Final Approach. With it, you will be able to quickly generate transfers to other celestial bodies, see upcoming transfer windows and get a good understanding of where you’re going and how much deltaV it will take to get there. This will cut down time spent fiddling with maneuver nodes and enhancing the accuracy of your space maneuvers, but you’ll need a level 3 tracking station to use it, so you’ll still need those maneuvering skills for your first visit to the Mun. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/fd26e5c84e733168d94d0477382ddd5eebe43650.png

Wheel Improvements

Wheels have undergone major tuning. We have fixed previous issues with the stress tolerance and we have made some improvements to the suspension and friction model. Additionally, wheels now have a few new tweakable controls that will help reduce how easy it can be to flip rovers and other wheeled vehicles.

10th Anniversary Fireworks!

What better way to celebrate this milestone than to launch bright and colorful fireworks into the air! With this update we will be adding two firework launchers for you to attach to your vehicles - one with 8 bursts, and one with 32 bursts. These pyrotechnic devices will also be highly configurable, with different trail and burst types for you to choose from, as well as the ability to tweak the force, the duration, star size, launch velocity, explosion delay and the colors of the fireworks at any given time. Fill up those canisters and let the party begin!

New Slim Suit

A brand new sleek-looking spacesuit, inspired by the feats of the private aerospace sector will be available with the upcoming update. As with the other spacesuits available in the game, the Slim Suit will be available in three different variations: black and grey, grey and orange, as well as blue and grey. This covers the main features coming in Kerbal Space Program 1.12: On Final Approach. But there are plenty of smaller ones coming in this update, check them out with us when it releases on the 24th!

KSP 2

Since our last KSP Loading, we also got a preliminary glimpse at the new Kerbal Space Center to be found in Kerbal Space Program 2. It surely looks gorgeous and would make Mortimer, Gene and the rest of the KSC crew proud. Check it out if you haven’t! Remember, you can share and download crafts and missions on Curse, KerbalX, the KSP Forum and the KSP Steam Workshop. That’s it for this edition. Be sure to join us on our official forums, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Stay tuned for more exciting and upcoming news and development updates! Happy launchings!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/22dc74849d2f4cd732ff30c917eee4a928fd666a.png Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be! And now, let’s talk about everything KSP!

Kerbal Space Program Update 1.12 on PC

Coinciding with the game’s 10th anniversary, Kerbal Space Program is getting ready for its 12th major free update since its official release, and it’s going to be epic! This update will be packed with brand new content such as new parts, features, revamps, and more! Buckle up, and let’s learn about some of the content that will be included in this upcoming update.

Eeloo and Pol Texture Revamps

With update 1.12, our effort to revamp all the celestial bodies within the Kerbal solar system will finally come to an end. Eeloo, the distant frozen dwarf planet, and Pol, the smallest natural satellite of Jool, are now looking better than ever with new high-quality textures & shaders. Surely many astronauts will take this opportunity to revisit them and explore what lies within these remote destinations.

Revamped and Rotating Docking Ports

All the docking ports have gotten a well deserved aesthetic revamp. Among the bundle of requested features & quality of life additions we’re including in the 1.12 update, we are giving players the ability to rotate docking port collars added to docking ports. Lining up attached craft perfectly has never been easier! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/dd8981b7f6e3d68ca172c87ad52cc767789b1058.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/67c5430591fd8c006699d108aa6d1dba3d0cba38.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/221f9085d90d2e2b78ddaf629c51a6e9fd904403.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/320bea2a8bc8e5ca3fa223a163a9a13bd6920a20.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/370d7667ca07fd01910b4f5fd1f020c2ab42e0b2.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/8c51cf80af63746a5fce225377373474e4d446a2.png

New Solar Panels

This update will also include 4 brand new photovoltaic panels, including enhanced versions of the SP and OX-4 series, but also two large circular retractable solar panels with very cool deployment methods.

SP-10L 1x5 Photovoltaic Panels

This large retractable solar panel is an enhanced version of the SP series. With a five fold increased solar array area, the SP-10L will provide improved electrical charge generation. This solar panel also includes a case to protect this sensitive technology when it is not being used. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/58d9690599633b0f0f8e44148f0c26c9473e4fa2.png

OX-10L 1x5 Photovoltaic Panels

The OX-10L 1x5 is a larger version of the OX-4 series of solar panels. It includes advanced heat radiators, and a deploying bracket to keep the panels safe when launching, although these panels are not retractable once deployed, so beware… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/22a8a96c0fd2aee8f7f08afd36fe8689da7fe49c.png

OX-10C Photovoltaic Panels

The crown jewel of the new circular retractable solar panels, the OX-10C provides a great output of electrical charge with a very decent solar array area. When folded it is compact and easy to transport, but although it deploys very graciously, it won’t retract back. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/a632ede0f1ca09712248042686198b8004bf03f7.png

SP-10C Photovoltaic Panels

The SP-10C photovoltaic panel also has a circular design that folds itself on command, making it an excellent alternative if you’re looking for versatility. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/176e3dfbb0649b7218450c21161ec0144126e0e5.png

Ground Anchor

The Ground Anchor is a brand new element in KSP, that when paired with EVA construction, will give players the ability to anchor their vessels to the ground or create a solid foundation for bases. The deployable ground anchor will work as other deployable parts, so it will have to be put into a Kerbal’s inventory and then use the deploy functionality to have it successfully anchor itself to the ground in order to build a base from. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/412a8d858345133b9e4c60f43737dc3f19fe6127.png Watch a gif of the Ground Anchor in action here.

KSP 2

Kerbal Space Program 2 has also had a few developments since our last KSP Loading. For instance, last week we released the third episode of the KSP 2 feature series, which delves into Intercept Games' mission to onboard the next generation of space industry experts with new tutorials, UI/UX improvements, quality of life features, and more. Additionally, in the past few months we have released two additional dev diaries for KSP 2, including a very interesting and informative look into what a game producer actually does in the development process of a title. You can check it out here! And, if you've ever wanted to dive into the technical side of KSP 2's development, this dev diary goes into the intricacies and challenges of drawing accurate orbits that look stellar, and how orbit tessellation turned out to be the solution to this problem in KSP 2. You can check it out here! Finally, don’t forget to check out the Kerbal Space Program 2 - Show and Tell Highlights from February & March, where the KSP 2 team has shared some really neat footage of some of the stuff they’ve been working on recently, like new power generation modules for colonies, colony fuel factories, new engine exhaust effects, and some amusing kerbal skin experiments. Remember, you can share and download crafts and missions on Curse, KerbalX, the KSP Forum and the KSP Steam Workshop. That’s it for this edition. Be sure to join us on our official forums, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Stay tuned for more exciting and upcoming news and development updates! Happy launchings!

Hello Kerbonauts! Kerbal Space Program 1.11.2 is live! This small patch focuses on fixing a few remaining bugs from the last update that were causing some headaches to players. Check out this patch's Changelog for further details: ChangeLog: =================================== v1.11.2 ============================================================ +++ Bugfixes * Fix craft can wobble or even have some parts destroyed when interacting with parts and inventory slots during EVAConstruction in Flight. * Fix NRE on returning to physics range of RCSFX on command pods causing game to become non-savable or usable in some cases. * Fix the Place Anywhere 1 linear RCS part thrusting the wrong way. * Fix same part collisions invalidating valid EVA construction placement on some parts. * Fix Resource App resource totals UI display for EVA kerbals carrying multiple resources including EVA propellant total on every resource. Remember that you can help us find bugs/issues by reporting them into our bugtracker and that you can also upvote reports to make them more visible. Happy launchings!

Hello Kerbonauts! Kerbal Space Program 1.11.1 is live! This patch includes a few improvements to the base game, such as the ability to use multiple kerbals to assist engineers moving heavier parts in EVA Construction Mode. Additionally, the construction panel now shows the manipulation weight limit and the assistants count, which will be useful to embark in larger in-situ engineering projects, plus several other cool things - like a revamp to the MK1 and Mk2 spot lights. The patch is also packed with bugfixes, mostly related, but not exclusively, to the 1.11 Some Reassembly Required update, among a handful of other neat surprises. Check out this patch's Changelog for further details: =================================== v1.11.1 ============================================================ +++ Improvements * Extend Science results UI delay for Dzhanibekov EVA experiment so player can see the effect better. * Enable smaller SEQ parts to be usable in construction mode so they can be moved and adjusted. They cannot be stored inside inventry modules. * A screen message will now appear when a non-engineer kerbal attempts to repair a part with the repair kit. Also, a Screen Message will also show if the repair kit amount was insufficient. * Cargo parts filter now includes researched but not purchased parts, even allowing purchasing them from the filtered view. * Added Thrust Limiter field to Kerbal Jetpacks so finer control is possible. * Kerbals can now assist an Engineer in construction to move heavier parts. * Construction panel now shows manipulation weight limit and assistants count. * Reduce the wait time between dropping a part and when physics kicks in. * Action group edit name button can now be accessed with arrows and axis inputs. * Allow pickup of debris parts in EVA construction mode. * Playing a science/sandbox game in which Kerbals are restricted to class traits but all probes have access to all SAS modes is now possible. +++ Localization * Numerous KSPedia fixes in multiple languages. * Fix EVA Construction Mode KSPedia slide text overlap in Japanese. * Fix Cargo Mode KSPedia slide title for Russian. * Fix for a range of construction contract vessel names for all languages. * Fix missing Japanese translation for Engine Stops Under in part description. * Fix Spanish translation for vessel part requirements. * Variable correction in spanish for Engineer on vessel requirement. +++ Parts * Place Anywhere 1 Linear RCS Port now has a shrouded variant. * Revamped MK1 and Mk2 spot lights. * Added new white variant for MK1 and MK2 spot lights. +++ Bugfixes * Fix background icon not appearing when first picking a part from inventory. * Fix when detaching a part from a vessel keep it's orientation and don't reset it's orientation to the default position. * Fixed some NREs when using menu navigation with directional arrows on the Action Groups panel. * Fix waypoint marker for rover construction contracts disappearing. * Fix orientations of parts in EVA construction mode including surface/detach and attachnode attach. * Fixed issue causing parts to highlight red while cursor is on inventory PAWs. * Fix UI in editor scene not showing that part autostruts are forced to grandparent when they are attached to dynamic nodes. * Fixed bug causing weld animation to not play in some situations. * Fix parts being anchored above the surface if lifted by robotics parts. * Fix Editor getting stuck if you delete the root part when in cargo mode. * Fix part stacking key from affecting all parts picked from the toolbox after its use. * Fix Inventory part tooltip getting stuck when storing a part in the inventory from the Editor work area and immediately summoning it. * Fix the editor cargo UI not scrolling when the mouse positionis in between slots., * Fix attaching parts in EVA construction mode within the range of a robot arm scanner. * Fix AttachNodes not displaying when the root part of a vessel is outside the construction range, but the part is and shoudl be valid as an attachment. * Fix partdatabase.cfg handling when running KSP from an alternate folder/location. * Fix issues with parts that have trigger colliders when rotating/moving them in EVA construction mode. * Fix deadline to include CB multiplier on vessel repair and construction contracts. * Fix placed flags falling down. * Fix extended tooltip not being updated on variant change for cargo part mass. * Fix exploit that allowed to produce infinitely many stackable cargo parts using the stack logic. * Fix for inventories for kerbals on command seats coming up twice in the Construction/Inventory UI in flight. * Fix EVA kerbals on ladders generating phantom forces. * Fix CoL marker positioning in EVA Construction/Flight Scene. * Fix EVA construction losing detached parts and invalid highlighting when exiting EVA Construction with a detached part on the mouse. * Fix Repair contracts not completing if they use the same craft as a previous contract of the same type in the same save game. * Fixed an issue that locked up the game when kerbal tourists were passed out in command seats and the game was saved after landing. * Fix satellite construction stock craft being created as debris, they will now be probes. * Fix errors when using the rotate and move tool in EVA construction mode on wheels and landing legs. * Fix EVA kerbals unable to use static ladders (Ladders on Launchpads and buildings, etc). * Fix crew transfers out of a part does not update its PAW. * Fix parts with variants in construction mode reverting back to the base variant when attached. * Fix issue that occurs with Plant Flag being active during construction mode. * Fix trajectory changes during rotation caused by MinRBMass being too high * Fix error caused by symmetrical parts in KAL action set if parts get decoupled individually. * Fix Jetpack andf EVACylinder refill only working with EVA Propellant. * Fix Smoke FX on twin boar engine. * Fix bug that caused individually dropped parts to slide on the ground. * Fix Actions from Symmetry counterparts showing multiple times in the ActionGroup Editor. * Fix an NRE and partial loss of VAB/SPH functionality occuring when selecting a Subassembly after placing the original part in any symmetry mode while the Save Subassembly window is open in the editors. * Fix discarding merged craft throwing an NRE in Editors. * Fix dropped parts being teleported to the ground when dropped in the air above the ground. * Fix NRE when placing a part buried in the ground in EVA construction mode. * Fix Placing wheels past the collider for the ground (half buried) will cause the craft to bounce uncontrollably during EVA construction mode. * Fix Construction Mode Parts dropping causing immediately large physics effects on vessels. * Fix parts during Eva Construction mode beingpicked up, dropped, or attached when a UI element is blocking the pointer. This was resulting in unwanted click-through. * Fix Kerbals not falling off the bottom of the ladder when the Kerbal stop at the end of ladder option was set to false. * Fix where activating the staging would fail if the vessel had no stage available and gained one after a new part was attached in EvaConstruction during flight. * Fix kerbal jump force scaling to use their combined body mass and inventory mass and prevent death-inducing high jumps. * Fix NRE that caused the game to lock up when a cargo container was the root part and it was re-rooted. * Fix the deploy animation being played when taking a deployable part out of the inventory in the VAB/SPH. * Fix the Communotron 88-88 appearing unbroken in satellite repair contracts. * Fix Contract strings to clarify Base contract, Satellite Contract, Station Contract and Grand Tour contracts and specify that the new vessel must be built and launched complete (cannot be built in parts using EVA construction). * Fix cargo parts being inconsistently rendered as 2D icons with no transparency when hovering the cursor over PAWs and Construction Panel. * Fix selected cargo parts as icons getting stuck when hovering between cargo panel and a PAW inventory in the Editor Scene. * Fix selected cargo parts during EVA Construction mode that were taken out from an inventory slot not being returned when closing the Construction mode while still holding them. * Fix selected cargo part as a stack icon not blocking actions on other cargo part while holding the stack. * Fix EVA kerbal occlusion inside fairings and cargo bays. * Fix hatches being obstructed by the robotic arm range trigger, or it's front border. * Fix lights playing their on/off animations when activating the "Turn Light On" and "Turn Light Off" action groups and the light was already in the target state. * Fix shift-key bleed through to thrust the jetpack when placing or adjusting a part in construction mode. * Fix out-of-context screen message when a part is attached to a dropped part in construction mode. * Fix selecting color on lights placed in symmetry only affects one of the lights. * Fix changing scenes resets light color. * Fix lights reset to white after configuration. * Fix light color doesn't persist on saved craft when the lights are Off. * Fix lights emmisive textures do not update when adjusting RGB values with action groups or the KAL in flight mode. * Fix the Clydesdale engine nozzle shining in the VAB. * Fix attachment node size on SEQ-24 container. * Fix node attach issue on Aerospike. * Fix weld aim hitting the node instead of the attachment point when welding. * Fix being unable to assign the Undock Action on Docking Ports. We have reverted the 1.11.0 fix in favor for a different solution in the future. +++ Modding * Allow reload of Tech Tree via static methods in any scene via cfg file reference or Database config nodes. LoadTechTree is now static. * Ability to have Cargo parts be Construction-able. Note that ModuleCargoPart needs to be before ModuleInventoryPart for this to work. * Added reinitResourcesOnStoreInVessel in moduleCargoPart and applied to Jetpack and EVAFuelCylinder. This flag controls whether the resources in the part will be reinitialized to full when the part is stored inside a vessels inventory modules. * For parts using ModuleLight, the light turning on/off is controlled by code now, instead of using an animation. * Fix setting light color via part cfg was being ignored. =================================== Making History v1.11.1 ================================ +++ Bugfixes * Fix the servicemodules shielding antennae on launch when the shrouds are turned off. * Fix KAL being unselectable in action pane in the mission builder. * Fix the missing Robotics icon category in the action pane. * Fix surface attachment issues with the LV-Tx87 Bobcat. =================================== Breaking Ground 1.6.1 =================================== +++ Improvements * Added screen message when dropping Deployed Science parts in EVA Construction mode to clarify how to deploy. +++ Localization * Added translation and fix for message that appears when repair kit quantity is not enough. +++ Bugfixes * Fix issue impeding Kerbal to fall after picking up ROC sample. Tonight at 6PM EST EJ_SA will be hosting some lead developers on his stream! Tune in to take a look at the 1.11.1 patch and have some fun! Remember that you can help us find bugs/issues by reporting them into our bugtracker and that you can also upvote reports to make them more visible. Happy launchings!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/c76f1d3d0ba9c72243c8bb92c70781a3246d42fc.png Hello everyone! Gear up Kerbonauts, engineers are required for some in situ reassembling! Stack up your inventory with parts and tools in order to prepare for any contingencies. With a reimagining of the game’s inventory system and the introduction of a new EVA construction mode, KSP is here with new content for everyone! Kerbal Space Program 1.11: Some Reassembly Required is the game’s latest major free update and with it, we’re adding some significant and game changing elements that give players added flexibility and a more immersive KSP experience. Pack an inventory for your missions and modify your crafts or even assemble a new vehicle on the spot with the help of your engineers, or bring an EVA Science Experiment Kit and have your Kerbals undertake fun animated experiments. In addition to some new parts, visual enhancements, and some bug-fixing, Some Reassembly Required continues to enrich the KSP experience. Let’s go through some of the update’s highlights below:

EVA Construction Mode

This mode gives your engineers tools similar to what you find in the VAB/SPH to manipulate parts in their inventory or within their range while on EVA in any location. Need to make some adjustments to your Vallerian SSTO, or build an improvised Munar rover in situ? Now you can! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/0d1f1acb3dfdf2c98ddf9dae5f5f18c0db6d42f6.png

Inventory System Changes

This update expands upon the inventory system and gives it deeper meaning and functionality! These changes include the option to carry and stack various parts in your craft’s inventory and adds to the ability of Kerbals to carry an inventory of their own. All while making it easier to get access to and manage all of the inventories on a craft. Just remember to think wisely on what you want to bring with you on a mission… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/9d4c6d18a7abc9e819ce3fe0c2bdaadf5573c32e.png

New Lights and RCSs

Some Reassembly Required adds new lights parts to the game, including some smaller, physics-less lights as well as a couple of deployable lights that work without the need for an attached craft or EC power source. And not only that, two new smaller Reaction Control Systems are being added to the part repertoire! These smaller RCS are perfect to make your probes, drones or smaller crafts more mobile and versatile. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/10c1f2510dccee904d65304c919bcbf6b44aec1c.png

Joolian Moons’ Visual Improvements

With this update, we will continue with the overhauling of the rest of the Joolian satellite system with Bop, Vall and Tylo. These moons have been popular destinations for intrepid space explorers and now they will look better than ever before, with high-quality texture and graphic shaders.

And more!

To learn more you can read the full Changelog here: =================================== v1.11.0 ============================================================ +++ Improvements * Improve version checking for save files to prevent incorrect compatability messages. * Added game setting to enable Ghosted Navigation Markers. These let you see targets behind you by presenting a faded marker on the navball as if you are looking through the navball. * Text in action group labels now moves if truncated so the text can be fully read. * A notification is displayed on the Fairings PAW when it has a flag attached and the sides and edit Fairing options are blocked. * Robotic Controllers like KAL can now be accessed by EVA Kerbals to Play and Stop the Sequence. * Revamped Vall! It now has a low, medium and high quality shaders as well as a new scaled space textures. * Revamped Tylo! It now has a low, medium and high quality shaders as well as a new scaled space textures. * Revamped Bop! It now has a low, medium and high quality shaders as well as a new scaled space textures. * Launchclamps will now default to the earliest stage on a craft. * Added a speed slider to the Axis Groups Binding so players can control how fast a binding will move. The value shown is in % of full axis range per second. * Expanded on the Warp to Sunrise button functionality. It's now available in flight and Tracking Station whenever it makes sense. * Added onscreen tab to Map Filters panel to make it more obvious and changed the behaviour to be click to toggle like the navball tab. * Implemented Menu Navigation on the Action Groups in Flight. * Added new Color Picker for the Kerbal Light Color during Flight. * Parts of the same type and variant can now be stacked in a single inventory slot. Each part has a maximum allowed stack amount. * Change PPD-10 Hitchhiker and Mk3 Passenger Module mass to align with passenger/mass ratio of Mk1 Crew cabin. * Change PPD-12 Cupola Cost and Mass to align with cost/mass ratio of Mk1 Capsule. * Change Mk2 Crew Cabin mass to incorporate wing mass. * Don't put parachutes in the first (launchpad) stage by default. * Crewable part masses revised to account for crew mass and their cargo. * Crew now have mass when on IVA (inside parts) along with their cargo. * The Flag browser now categorizes flags into groups. * Added RocketLabs and Electron flags. * Added EVA Construction Mode. * Amended dV and orbit calcs to use Double precision. * Some large parts cannot be put into cargo containers but can be manipulated in EVA construction mode. * Players can no longer assign the Undock node Action. This has been removed as it was causing confusion with the Decouple node Action in some parts. Crafts with the action assigned can still fire it. * Construction Mode provides CoM CoT CoL overlays. * Kerbals stop climbing on reaching the end of a ladder. A new toggleable game setting Check ladders end enables/disables the behavior. * SEQ-3 and SEQ-9 Cargo Containers are now Stock parts. * All Cargo Parts can now be searched by the tag cargo in editor and mission builder. * Flight Info debug window now shows the angle of the surface the vessel is currently on. * Asteroids have new textures and shader. * New rover construction contract for career games. * New vessel repair contract for career games. * New satellite upgrade contract for career games. * Improvements over the Kerbal jittery movement. * Comet visual FX performance improvements. * Added a repair kit part. Now repairing broken parts uses up repair kits, be sure to have some in your Engineer's inventory. * Added new EVA science experiments and animations. * Kerbal Jetpack and Parachute are now cargo items that kerbals must carry in their inventory to use them. * Kerbals in EVA use EVA propellant from EVA cylinder parts and Jetpacks that they are carrying. * EVA cylinder parts and Jetpacks are refilled when they are transferred back into a vessel from a kerbal. * Amended dV and orbit calcs to use Double precision. * Make render probes fade in better when a new render probe is added. +++ Localization * Removed line breaks in the Orbit's Ejection field tooltip. * Fix missing localized text in the Robotic controller name input field. * Multiple bug fixes for all languages. * Navigation console had missing space for the field IZQUIERDA which affected only Spanish. * Fix fairing variants having wrong language on textures in English and French. * Multiple string additions and corrections for some languages. * Fix spelling of BepiColombo and Rosetta. * Multiple KSPedia fixes all languages. +++ Parts * The LFB KR-1x2 Twin-Boar Liquid Fuel Engine now has the correct diameter. * Added colliders to all flag part variants. * Removed the gaps of the FL-R25 RCS Fuel Tank when attached to other tanks. * New SEQ-24 Cargo Storage Unit and new SEQ-1C Conformal Storage Unit. * New Place Anywhere 1 Linear RCS Port. * New RV-1X Variable Thruster Block. * New Repair kit part. * Added new EVA science experiment kit. * EVA Fuel Cylinder cargo part. * Fix gap in the Mk2 Cockpit IVA. * HG-5 High Gain Antenna is now placed correctly in mirror symmetry. * Fix LFB KR 1x2 'Twin Boar' off placed surface attach underneath. +++ Bugfixes * Revised the instructions on several tutorials regarding the recent changes to the flight UI mode toggling. * Fix issues with fairing shaders when width/height ratio is extreme. * Craft file name is now independent of command pod vessel naming, preventing accidental overwrites when re-naming command pods. * Fix flickering orbit lines in mapview. * Fix an overlap in some languages between the Header and vessel stats field in the craft browser dialog. * Fix part joint failure including autostruts when target RigidBody is same as host RigidBody which can occur in some edge cases. * Fix tourists from being EVA'd from a command seat. * Fix steep textures shaking on lower quality shaders after reentry. * Fix payload inside fairing not being released when decoupled and fairings are still intact. * Fix resource transfer failing when opening and closing a parts action windows several times. * Fix inventory part tooltips lingering on the screen when changing Camera Mode. * Fix EVA Kerbal walking animation sync, timing and bounding issues. * Fix EVA Kerbal sliding issues. * Fix menu navigation issues when navigating between columns in the Action Groups menu. * Fix craft thumbnails not showing fairings. * Fix Female Kerbals not walking correctly on some low g bodies. * Fix Incremental speed sliders now update on symmetric parts on the Action Groups Menu. * Fix Comet Sample contracts not completing if comet is renamed by the player after the science sample is taken. * Fix AOOREs and flow on effects that occur on vessel markers for vessels that use ( as the first character in their name. * Fix issue with flags on parts that are set flipped that also have variants set not flipping the flag textures. * Fix AOORE on temperature gauges when parts explode. * Fix NRE on adding any action to action groups. * The crew inventory initialization doesn't break the kerbal roster initialization on the astronaut complex. * Fix alignment in action group text in the action group editor window. * Fix localization of tech tree node names in UI. Including Part Upgrades. * Fix Camera controls are now enabled when the Action Groups panel is open during Flight. * Fix Staging is now Locked when Action Groups panel is open during Flight. This could cause firing unintentional staging while having the panel opened. * Fix issue with SEQ-3 search tags. * Fix inconsistency in the detection of hatch obstruction. * Fix click-through issue occuring with the main menu expansion dialogs. * Fix Action groups UI becoming non-functional on pressing the KAL's Action Groups button more than once. * Fix Kerbals rotating when walking on hills. * Fix System set to Time Zone that KSP can't handle from crashing the game. eg: Hong Kong. * Fix the Comet and Asteroid showing up in the Size3 Bulkhead filter. * Fix issue that prevented fairing panels from exploding when colliding. * Fix mistake in the 1.10 section of the changelog. * Fix the white rectangle showing in both Advanced Grabbing Units when rotating in the part picker. * Fix multiple comet comas blotting out the sky when a comet breaks up on reentry. * Fix lighting issues in Terrain System. * Fix issue with forward axis not updating properly. * Fix Fuel tanks could get stuck with no references to transfer resources when opening and closing PAWs while a transfer was being done. * Fix Kerbals neck showing when swimming. * Fix Grand Tour contracts need a new vessel to be built requirement. * Fix default helmet and neck ring settings not applying on first EVA. * Fix KSPedia continues to work as expected even after closing it abruptly while a slide was loading. * Fix Color values update correctly now in the color picker for HSV values and sliders. * Fix undo in editor with fairings changing materials on cargo bays. * Fix comet science contracts failing when sample has been collected but not yet transmitted or returned. * Fix the kerbal ladder sliding. * Fix Color values update correctly now in the color picker for HSV values and sliders. * Fix camera being too far from vessel when exiting map view in some situations. * Fix the Kerbals hands on fire idle arms shrinking at the end. * Fix Paws are automatically opened when hovering a cargo part over an inventory in the Editor. +++ Modding * Inventory system is now persisted as a list of protoparts instead of a comma-separated string of names. The old system is still there for compatibility, but the new one is preferred. * LightOn/Off events have been replaced with a toggle event on the PAW to reduce PAW redraw. The events still exist and can be triggered, but are hidden from the PAW. * Tech Tree now correctly reads all TechTree nodes from gamedata folder. * QuaternionD now supports LookRotation. * Implemented FlightVesselOverlays class to implement the Center overlays to be displayed in flight. * New pre-generated craft and locations capability for contracts in career games. * ModuleInventoryPart.allowedKerbalEvaDistance obselete in preference to GameSetting.EVA_INVENTORY_RANGE. * Parts now have a minimum Rigidbody mass minimumRBMass which affects how small the rigidbodies mass can be. Does not affect part.mass - which is whats used to calculate force, etc - but does affect rigidbody collisions. =================================== Making History 1.11.0 =================================== +++ Improvements * Added the option "All SAS Modes on all probes" to the Mission Builder Start node Difficulty options. The same option found in Sandbox games. +++ Localization * Fix mission validation report dialog not displaying validation options text in Chinese and Japanese. +++ Parts * Added colliders to all flag part variants. * Fix the LV-TX87 Bobcat Liquid Fuel Engine's attach rules, no more surface attach. +++ Bugfixes * Engine plates now shroud parts attached to nodes inside shroud from airstream. * Fix user is was unable to switch the GAP Vessel Token from Aircraft to Rocket after saving a mission with the Aircraft selection. * Change the error message when you try to launch a vessel in the SPH with the same name in the VAB or vice-versa. * Fix issue with Mission Builder when animating parts are toggled when the flight scene loads. * Fix the seam on the Making History suit helmet. * Fix active vessel not switching when explode part node fires in missions. * Fix undo in editor with fairings changing materials on cargo bays. =================================== Breaking Ground 1.6.0 =================================== +++ Improvements * Added toggle to enable or disable a KAL controller. +++ Bugfixes * Fix InventoryModules adding mass to a part even if there was no cargo in it. * Fix floating Mun ROCs by adjusting the meshes. * Fix NRE in deployed science when retrieving experiment parts. Kerbal Space Program 1.11: Some Reassembly Required is now available on Steam! Happy launchings!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/22dc74849d2f4cd732ff30c917eee4a928fd666a.png Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be! And now, let’s talk about everything KSP!

Kerbal Space Program Update 1.11 on PC

Kerbal Space Program 1.11: Some Reassembly Required is being released this winter (well, winter in some parts of the planet). With it we are not only including a number of quality-of-life features, the Joolian moons visual enhancements, and some new parts - as we talked about in the past issue of KSP Loading - but also some more significant and game changing elements that give this update its name. Buckle up and let’s get into the details of Some Reassembly Required!

EVA Construction Mode

EVA Construction Mode is the main feature included in Kerbal Space Program 1.11: Some Reassembly Required. This allows Kerbal engineers to adjust many parts on a craft while on EVA. The tools at your disposal while in this mode are similar to what you find in the VAB/SPH, such as place, rotate, and move. You can also visualize the center of mass, center of thrust, and the center of lift for a vessel. However, there are of course some limitations: An engineer will only be able to adjust parts that are within their range, whether these are on a vessel, inside nearby storage containers, laying around in their proximity, or in their own inventory slots. Only parts below a certain weight threshold will be able to be manipulated, but constructing in lower gravity allows a Kerbal to build bigger! Kerbals can only manipulate one part at a time and only construct with attachable parts; for example, a deployable experiment will not be able to be attached to a vehicle in this mode. Finally, some parts are just too bulky to build with and will stay right where you left them. Another key consideration is that during Construction mode, the game is not paused, so you’ll be able to move your Kerbal around, and you’ll have to mind your surroundings - maybe attempting to reassemble your spaceship during re-entry is not a great idea.

Inventory System Changes

Back in 2019, in update 1.7, we introduced cargo parts and inventory to the game in order to allow Kerbals to carry and deploy science equipment in the Breaking Ground expansion. The base game, however, did not make much use of this feature, until now... With update 1.11 we are expanding upon the inventory system and giving it deeper meaning and functionality! These changes include the option to carry and stack various parts in your craft’s inventory and expand upon the ability of Kerbals to carry an inventory of their own. Let’s go into greater detail on each of these functions.

New Inventory Functionality

We’re extending the inventory functionality with a few new tweaks: players can now stack small parts in an inventory slot, inventories measure the volume of all parts - as a limit on how many parts can fit in an inventory, and many more parts can now be put into an inventory, to support the construction feature.

Cargo Mode in the VAB/SPH

Cargo mode makes it easier to get access to all of the inventories on a craft. Available in the VAB/SPH, Cargo Mode opens a panel showing the different inventories available in a craft and what’s been assigned to each, and quickly places items in any inventory on the craft. The part toolbox is also filtered down to just parts that can go into an inventory.

Kerbals & Inventory

With this update each Kerbal will have two inventory slots. Moreover, Parachutes and EVA jetpacks are now inventory items, giving more flexibility on how you equip your Kerbals. If a Kerbal is not carrying the jetpack or the parachute, these won’t appear on their back. Kerbal mass & crewed parts have been adjusted to account for all of these changes.

Cargo App in Flight

While in flight, the Cargo App gives access to all inventory slots on the craft. Clicking the app icon will open a panel that shows all craft inventories.

Part Repairs

We are adding repair kits, a new cargo part which engineers use to repair breakable parts on site, including deployable solar panels, antenna, wheels, radiators, robot arms, etc.

EVA Science Experiment Kit

While on EVA, a crew member can use the EVA Science Experiment Kit to run some fun situation-based experiments by accessing the Kerbals part action window. If the right conditions are met the Kerbal will play one of three pretty cool animations and collect science for that science experiment, including testing the bizarre Dzhanibekov Effect!

New contracts

We are including three new contract types to make use of the new features within Career Mode. For example, you can take on a contract where you’ll be asked to find and assemble a damaged rover and then drive it to a designated waypoint. Remember, you can share and download crafts and missions on Curse, KerbalX, the KSP Forum and the KSP Steam Workshop. That’s it for this edition. Be sure to join us on our official forums, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Stay tuned for more exciting and upcoming news and development updates! Happy launchings and happy Thanksgiving!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/22dc74849d2f4cd732ff30c917eee4a928fd666a.png Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be! First of all, we hope all you Kerbonauts are safe and well during this pandemic. These times have been difficult for most and in such times it’s important to hang in there, do our part, and follow hygiene and safety measures to help stop the spread of this virus. Our hearts go out to those who have lost someone or their livelihood during these difficult times. Like everyone else, we have had to adapt to the current circumstances, but it hasn’t stopped us from continuing our work and hopefully bringing players some relief and joy with regular updates that keep KSP fresh and fun to play. Our best wishes to all of you, hang in there, and stay safe. And now, let’s talk about everything KSP!

Kerbal Space Program Update 1.11 on PC

If you’ve been following us on our social media channels, by now you’ll know that we are currently working on KSP’s next major update, Kerbal Space Program 1.11: Some Reassembly Required! In this KSP Loading we’ll talk about the suite of quality-of-life features that we’ll include in this update to improve the game experience, as well as our continuous effort to revamp the textures of all of the game’s celestial bodies, plus some new light parts that will brighten up your day.

Joolian moons get a revamp

With this update, we will continue with the overhauling of the rest of the Joolian satellite system with Bop, Vall and Tylo. These moons have been popular destinations for intrepid space explorers and now they will look better than ever before, with high-quality texture and graphic shaders. As we’ve done with all of the revamped celestial bodies, players will be able to switch between legacy and high-quality options. Take a look at these previews and start preparing your next mission to these mysterious, yet beautiful moons!

New Light Parts

Illumination variety has been fairly limited in KSP so far, with only 2 light options available in the game, but with this update we’re changing that. Some Reassembly Required will add new lights parts to the game, including some smaller, physics-less lights, that will allow players to further customize their creations. These will also come with a white and black trim variant to match with different craft styles. Additionally, we’re including a couple of deployable lights. These are lights that can be deployed, just like deployable science parts, and will work through the use of an unbelievably efficient integrated solar/battery/LED system without the need for an attached craft or EC power source Let’s get those lights on and see what creative contraptions you can come up with these new light parts! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/cbd54a55ce6a0a631e07a3825bbdcc66bdeb4e49.png

New RCSs

Two new smaller Reaction Control Systems are being added to the part repertoire: The RV-1X Variable Thruster Block and the Place Anywhere Linear RCS Port. Additionally, both the RV1X and the classic RV-105 Thruster Blocks are getting 5-, 4- (the original configuration), 3- and 2-horned Orthogonal variants. These smaller RCS will be perfect to make your probes, drones or smaller crafts more mobile and versatile. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/7075ca2241d9df78710dfddbacaab7292fbc8afd.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/d42aa7d6c1dce139a0a350fbdfde95317f53c9fc.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/b5bdbc76d07cc9268eaaed86cfc346c9a5f90d20.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/a1111b7beee4331f04e7251eb2f997e22f960ed1.jpg

Quality of Life Features

As mentioned above, we want to include several QoL features within this update, some of which have been drawn directly from player feedback. These include the following:

Warp to Sunrise

We are adding a new button alongside the Warp arrows that when clicked will warp the game until the sun rises over the currently visited celestial body for the landed vessel. That way players won’t ever miss those sunrises.

Improved visibility for the map filter

We are improving the visibility of the map filters, too. Currently there is no on-screen indication of this functionality and players have to discover it on their own. Now access to these tools will be visible in plain sight and readily available for all players to use at will. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/aaa55aa1e225e2ecfe23f2d03506968f32bfaed5.png

Landed Part/Vessel anchoring

A side-effect of the game’s physics has caused some headaches by having vessels without landing legs or wheels to slowly slide when they are resting on the ground under different circumstances such as steep slopes. To help the players deal with this, we will be adding a new internal function to vessels to help anchor themselves to the ground. Similarly, we have improved Kerbal friction, which basically means that our little green astronauts won’t slide so easily from steep slopes either.

KAL improvements (Breaking Ground)

For Breaking Ground players, we’re also making some improvements to the KAL that will allow for more complex robotic setups, such as the ability to enable/disable a KAL on a craft as an action. Moreover, Kerbals on EVA will be able to activate KAL on crafts if on-the-spot adjustments are needed. These simple, yet significant changes will certainly help to exploit this powerful tool better, letting players have more control over their contraptions.

KSP 2

Kerbal Space Program 2 is a very ambitious project and everyone at Private Division and Intercept Games is committed to delivering the best possible experience to KSP fans. For this reason, Nate Simpson, Creative Director of KSP 2 informed the community last week about the decision of releasing KSP 2 in 2022 instead of fall 2021. We knew we were taking on an immense technical and creative challenge when we started this project. We’ve heard time and again from this community that quality is paramount, and we feel the same way. Click here to read more. In the meantime, we’ll continue to post some previews, feature videos and dev diaries to keep everyone up to date. In fact, recently we got a brand new entry to the KSP 2 Developer Insights series. Titled Kerbals, The First New Look, this developer insight was written by Intercept Games’ 3D Animator & Content Engineer, Paul Zimmer, who talks about the wide range of personality and emotional traits that Kerbals will display in KSP 2. We highly recommend checking it out if you haven’t done so already. Developer Insights #6 - Kerbals, The First New Look Additionally, we also got some cool images showcasing team color, lighting variations and Xenon fuel factories for the upcoming game. Check it out here. Remember, you can share and download crafts and missions on Curse, KerbalX, the KSP Forum and the KSP Steam Workshop. That’s it for this edition. Be sure to join us on our official forums, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Stay tuned for more exciting and upcoming news and development updates! Happy launchings!

​ Hello everyone! Kerbal Space Program 1.10.1 is live! This patch contains several bugs fixes related to the 1.10 update.  Check out this patch's Changelog for further details: =================================== v1.10.1 ======================================== 1.10.1 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Making History and Breaking Ground changelog) +++ Improvements * Fairings now get rebuilt when changing the number of sides in the PAW. +++ Localization * Fix issue with Italian translation of drill action. * Fix grammar error in MPO part description. * Add missing localization on the ESA Collaboration mission pack. * Several ESA-related vocabulary improvements in multiple languages. * Fix localization tags appearing in debug console/log when playing ESA missions without Making History DLC installed. +++ Bugfixes * Fix players of ESA missions being able to access the VAB and SPH. * Fix invalid attachment references in flag parts when attached/detached/reattached in VAB/SPH. * Fix spawn probabilities for comet types. * Fix issues when contract expires that was regarding a comet that expires. * Make opaque flag parts actually opaque when not placed over other parts. * Fix Mk2 Lander cans open door action being missing. * Fix crew icons update when changing suits with the suit picker. * Fix broken merge button on craft load dialog. * Fixed missing spacing in ESA Bepi short mission dialog message. * Fixed overlapping buttons in main menu. * Attaching a single flag on the fairings now updates the editing capabilities on the fairing's PAW in the VAB and SPH. * Fix bug where comet sample contracts were not updated if a comet was renamed. * Fix mirror symmetry when using rotate and move tool. Same as we fixed it for placement tool. * The magnetometer now weighs 50 kg. * Fix Thrust Alignment on Poodle. * Fix deployable panels and antennas no longer breaking from air pressure. * Fix reentry VFX not showing when large comets hit celestial body atmospheres. * Fix radial drill not working on comets. * Fix KSPedia page Aircraft/Basics breaking in every language except Portuguese/Brazilian. +++ Mods * Fix ModuleProceduralFairing to allow mod override of base transform name and null check. * Add file path to SelectConfigNodeCallback which is called when a craft file is selected from the CraftBrowserDialog in the VAB/SPH. * Fix callback to OnFileSelectedCallback from the CraftBrowserDialog in the VAB/SPH. * Fix loading of mod Fonts. =================================== Making History 1.10.1 =================================== +++ Localization * Fix typo in "Show map node" option in some nodes in Mission Builder. +++ Bugfixes * Werner character not showing up in mission dialogue boxes. * Fix description of comet class localization bug. * Fix engine plate parts drag settings. * Fix Sally Hut 1 - space station disappears during mission. * Fix To the Mun via Minmus - mission stalls trying to get to the Mun. * Fix Dawn of the Space Age - mission stalls at Jebnik 1 Reach Altitude 1 node. * Fix Meet Me in Zero G - Atlas Agena is not present when launching Gemini 8. =================================== Breaking Ground 1.5.1 =================================== +++ Bugfixes * Fix unmotorized hinges returning to their build angle when locked in flight mode. Remember that you can help us find bugs/issues by reporting them into our bugtracker and that you can also upvote reports to make them more visible. Happy launchings! ​

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/c8747172349b77b96426e073e9800d69fa518ae5.png Hello everyone! The European Space Agency (ESA) and Kerbal Space Program have come together to bring you brand new content, including the ESA space-suit texture, new parts and variants, and two of their most iconic and groundbreaking missions into the game. Gear up, fuel up and prepare to share horizons with ESA and KSP! Kerbal Space Program 1.10: Shared Horizons is the game’s latest major update aimed to continue with our efforts to enrich the KSP experience. Build a kerbalized version of the renowned and powerful Ariane 5 heavy launch vehicle, visit comets and push the limits of space exploration with a host of new additions to the game that not only will give you more things to do, but also make the game look and perform better with a bunch of bug fixes and quality of life improvements. Let’s go through some of the update’s highlights below:

ESA Missions

Thanks to our collaboration with ESA, put yourself to the test and carry out KSP versions of the historic BepiColombo and Rosetta missions! Drop a lander module on the surface of a comet and visit the innermost planet of the solar system to study its magnetosphere and surface characteristics, all in the name of science. Best of all, the Making History and Breaking Ground expansions are not required to play these missions! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/cd95fa41ac00d4ef435a96f6269b245c3fd41b8b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/20c7e500bc94cc032e3e453b8b47f149acace133.png

Comets

In order to make the Rosetta mission possible, comets now roam the Kerbal Solar System. With beautiful tails and larger dimensions than regular asteroids, comets appear in all game modes and you can take on new career mode contracts to detect and visit them. Be vigilant, because you might even see one that is passing through from interstellar space! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/488c070805d0b3a612ff95cc64e39fbcf808fa49.png

New Parts and Variants

Kerbal Space Program 1.10: Shared Horizons includes several new parts and variants to match ESA’s style! Decorate your vehicles with a variety of flag parts that can be attached to your liking, take the brand new Magnetometer Boom along with the MTO and MPO to carry out scientific experiments on Moho or beyond, or capture asteroids and comets with the Advanced Grabbing Unit Jr., a smaller and versatile version of the “Klaw”. Additionally, there are also new variants of some tanks, SRBs, the “Poodle” Liquid Fuel Engine, and decouplers; plus, fairings have not only new variants, but some updated functionality as well.

Jool and Laythe Visual Improvements

The legendary green gas giant and it’s innermost satellite have new high-quality texture maps & graphic shaders, and now look sharper and more realistic than ever! Find a nice beach on Laythe and enjoy the view of Jool’s newly animated clouds. Beautiful!

And more!

To learn more you can read the full Changelog here: =================================== v1.10.0 ============================================================ 1.10.0 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Making History and Breaking Ground changelog) +++ Improvements * Added the ability to fine tune fairings or use the existing, snap mode. This behavior reacts to the editor's angle snap. * Added ESA missions tutorial. * Adjusted the Remove Row button in KAL to only delete the row when clicking on the red cross, not the whole segment. * Fuel cells can be set started in the VAB or SPH for launch. * Drag cube debug information now available in VAB/SPH when show aero data in PAW debug option is on. * Improve drag cube system to handle Part Variants and Shrouds on the same part. * Add additional drag cube information to Debug Aero info in PAWs. * Persist Aero GUI UI debug window setting and Debug Aero info in PAWs setting between game sessions. * Performance improvements for engine module. * Performance and memory improvements for launching a vessel from the space centre. * Performance and memory improvements for part action windows by caching them. * Performance and memory improvements for reading and writing config nodes, so better performance for loading and saving. * Performance and memory improvements for undo and redo in VAB/SPH by caching stage manager icons. * Intended duplicated group-actions have a marker to distinguish the part side . * Converter actions now indicate resource type to differentiate them. * Performance and memory improvements for loading vessels. * Preview and select suits for Kerbals via the suit selector icon (coat hanger). * Performance and Memory improvements for game, craft and mission load dialogues. * Performance and Memory improvements for vessel loading. * Performance and Memory improvements for ModuleJettison in VAB/SPH. * The KSC's grass now changes according to the currently set terrain shader quality. * Revamped Jool, giving it a new animated shader and high resolution textures. * Laythe planet textures revamp. Low, medium and high quality terrain shaders. * ESA Collaboration missions implemented for base game. * Added EVA button to the crew transfer dialog. Functions the same as the crew hatch dialog EVA button. * Added the ability to have open-ended/uncapped fairings. * Sliders now display units in the Part Action Window where appropriate. * Optimized fairing mesh construction and exploded view heuristic by caching mouse position. * Reduced GC and unnecessary calculations performed for variants on fairings. * Reduced number of meshes and colliders for fairings to improve draw calls and standarize at 24-32 sides. * Added Marquee scrolling to a few PAW items for when the text is super long. Text is ellipsis in this case and on mouse over will move left then right. * Performance improvements in flight mode by caching variables in ThermalIntegrationPass and PartBuoyancy. * Hide UI elements that aren't being used and avoid unnecessary updates in flight mode. * Performance and memory improvements for DeltaV simulations. * Speed up craft loading and use less memory in VAB/SPH. * The PAW starts towards the outside of the screen instead of over the center of the rocket/screen. * The camera will not position itself at an appropriate distance when switching vessels to prevent the camera starting inside vessels. * KSP now has Comets! * Added two new contracts for comets. * Added surface sample science experiment for comets. * Comets can explode into smaller fragments while entering a CB's atmosphere. * Fairings can now be set to not auto-expand in SPH/VAB via a new PAW option. * Improve performance of splash FX in water by using combination aof close splashes and limiting how many occur in close proximity * Adjusted the "dark" them color to be more visible in the variant selector. +++ Localization * Changed Japanese translation of "Polar Crater" based on community feedback. * Stock vessel name and description translations. * Fix science done at Dessert not showing localized name. * Fix Service Module parts displaying unlocalized text for Shroud. * Fix Command parts displaying unlocalized text for Cutaway. * Fixed a localization issue on the Strategies occurring on FR, IT and PT * Fix unlocalized label for facility level during missions. * Fix grammar issue in From the Moon tutorial. * Updated SC-9001 Science Jr. perform science button so it now matches the new part name. * Fixes translation error in FTE-1 part in Japanese. * Fix missing character in KSP Merchandise link in main menu in simplified Chinese. * Improved phrasing for landing label in Russian. * Fix localized string when debugging aero details. * Fix localization issues with tab headings in Tracking Station. * Fix KSPedia - Numbers on Resources/Conversion Management page alignment in Russian and Chinese. * Fix KSPedia 'app launcher' text box on the Manual/Flight Interface page alignment in Portuguese. * Fix KSPedia text on Rocketry/Basics/Centered page spacing in Japanese. * Fix KSPedia text on Manual/Management page spacing in Portuguese. * Fix KSPedia unlocalized text for measurements is displayed in the 'Effective Range Table'. * Fix KSPedia Japanese Incorrect break line in Control. * Fix numerous part description texts. * Fix a couple of messages in tutorials. * Fix action sets override explanation tooltip text. * Fix Localization of Vessel Naming Group and vessel name in PAWs. * Removed line breaks in the Orbit's Ejection field tooltip in English. +++ Parts * Add fuel line ESA variant. * Add Thoroughbred ESA variant. * Added Rockomax X200-32 ESA variant. * Revamped R-11 'Baguette' External Tank and added silver variant. * Revamped R-4 'Dumpling' External Tank and added silver variant. * Revamped R-12 'Doughnut' External Tank and added silver variant. * Added new variants to the fairings size 1, 2 and 3. Now we have them in white, black and white, orange, silver and gold. * Revamped Struts and added white variant. * New Moho Planetary Observer (MPO) Probe. * New Moho Transfer Module (MTM). * Fix Mainsail's Center Of Thrust. * Fix LV-N engine FX particle offset. * Added the ESA variant to the Rockomax X200-16 Fuel Tank. * New Flag parts, these new parts can be placed on fairings by holding the Mod key or by setting the Fairing Expansion = Off setting in the fairings PAW. * Parts with Flag Decals on them can now have their decal set to mirrored. * New Magnetometer Boom science experiment. * Advanced Grabbing Unit textures revamped and added a Dark variant. * New Advanced Grabbing Unit Jr. With 2 variants * Fix for LV-N engine not stacking correctly at the bottom. * Added a white and yellow variant to all TD decouplers and TS separators. +++ Bugfixes * Fix Action Groups app position. * Fix mesh scale on short compoundparts causing reentry FX issues. * Fixed Interstage fairings holding onto the payload in certain use cases. * Fix dV calcs for stages drawing resources across decouplers with crossfeed enabled. * Fix unable to timewarp after using Set Position and then Set Orbit cheat. * Fix autostrut being incorrectly reset on parts attached to dynamic nodes if the part is the parent. * Fix drag cubes on J-90 Goliath, 48-7S Spark, LV-909 Terrier, RE-M3 Mainsail, RE-L10 Poodle RE-I5 Skipper, and numerous other parts. * Fix craft browser selecting wrong tab when player switches between VAB/SPH. * Fix the highlight and navigation colors not being set on game start when the settings file did not exist. * Fixed a bug that stopped the player from progressing in the Basic Science Tutorial. * Fix Action Groups app header in flight. * Fix Lights toggle image not showing all rays properly in Altimiter UI. * Fix comm link not displaying correct strength when focusing on a relay satellite. * Fix node icons being rendered on top of other Flight scene UI elements. * Fix broken off solar panels, fairings and shroud parts left on the surface causing vessels to remain in landed state after they take off. * Fix Dont Show Again not working for Delete all Messages functionality. * Fix LV-T45 config by removing duplicate definition of testmodule. * Fixed veteran kerbals dissappearing when being dismissed. * Fix Navball render issue when Maneuver mode is enabled. * Fix resources not being displayed in tracking station in Prospecting Eeloo Scenario. * Fix asteroids having incorrect mass when docking. * Fix bug causing kerbals to not respawn in Space Center. * Fix bug causing difficulty settings to revert when reverting flight. * Fix maneuver node label not showing when switching selected node. * Fix an issue where Maneuver Mode's Maneuver Editor's Gizmos can enlarge or shrink when clicked extremely fast. * Fix 3.75m decoupler and separator drag cubes creating too much drag. * Fix issue where some vessels were not being reset to the terrain when loading them in a save game where the game terrain detail settings had been changed since it was last saved. * Fix a different tone of white in the white fairing variant. * Fix Launch platform selector getting stuck when opening dialogs while it is already open. * Fix Portrait Gallery when EVAing and all gallery pictures have been hidden. * Fix lighting on specular shaded part icons. * Fix 3D object masking in Editor and RnD scenes for Windows platform and openGL forced. * Pinned PAW stays open in the editor on click events and on part selection. * Add some clarity in the strategies that have no-duration (Bail-out and Sell-out) so players dont expect them to remain active over time. * Fix Z-100 battery light showing white in toolbar and tooltip icons sometimes. * Fix fuel overlay becoming offset when dragging the root part by hiding the overlay during that drag. * Remove Jettison event for Jettison parts that are fairings as they cannot be jettisoned manually. * Fix hitching in the main menu. * Fix visual artefacts of atmosphere planets in map view at high timewarp rates. * Interior lights of ship cockpits and passenger modules are linked to the toggle lights action group. * Fixed bug causing empty stages not to be deleted. * Fix label overlap that was happening in some languages. * Part Action Windows will always close when its part is destroyed. * Fixed bug where drain valve values were being defaulted to true. * Fixed bug which caused some building lights to remain on during the day. * Fix camera out of frustum error when reloading flight scene in some scenarios. * Fix inertial tensor errors when reloading flight scene in some scenarios. * Fix log messages when running missions with test experiment node and node is set to any experiment. * Maneuver mode UI negative handles don't flip functionality anymore after adjusting the tool sensitivity. * Docking Port Actions now fire docking ports on same vessel. * The technology path lines don't disappear anymore. * Fix tutorial 'orbit 101' getting stuck when trying to get to the inclination value of 10 degrees. * Correctly handle engines burning across stages for dV calcs. * Fix decoupler handling when no parts attached to decoupler for dV calcs. * Fix stage UI dV display fluctuating up and down whilst burning engines. * Fixed NRE when changing the variant of a surface-attached LV-1 'Ant'. * Fix not copying resource amounts when copying parts in VAB/SPH. * Fix contract part naming to use real part names and not 'research lab' or 'materials bay'. * Fix for some keybindings activating when typing in toolbox part search in VAB/SPH. * Fix camera shake issues in the SPH when using shift and hovering over UI elements. * Fixed disappearing mode toggle button in KerbNet dialog. * Fix for Shadow Projection Settings resetting. * Fix PAW group headers being cut off in some languages. * Fixed an issue where the UT field in Precision Maneuver Editor wasn't able to display Universal Time in the 'y * Fix 'Cannot deploy while stowed.' bug for service bays. * Fix manuever node handles changing value incorrectly when dragging 'anti' handles. * Fix randomization error in Sentinel causing short lifetimes of discovered asteroids. * Fix Exception storm when inflatable heat shield destroyed by overheat in some situations. * Fix incorrect Line Break - Tracking Station - The string 'Last seen * PAW title now matches the new name of an asteroid after being renamed. * Maneuver node no longer moves along the planned trajectory instead of the current one when moving it ahead in time using the Maneuver Mode UI input field. * Fix crew assignment being blocked after loading second ship. * Fix the vesselSituation on unloaded space objects being Flying instead of Orbiting. * Fix flickering Celestial body self-shadow issues with DX11 platform. * Fix icons in map view not rescaling properly when UI scale changes. * Fix the EVA 'Board' button prompt not disappearing when the target vessel is destroyed. * Fix unlocalized label for mk1-3 pod lights. * Fixed the Island runway textures. * Fix camera behavior when camera mode is activated multiple times in flight mode. * Fix loading of Modders KSPedia slides. * Fix beginner tutorials being locked out after pressing Save or Load game buttons. * Fix NRE flood when creating or selecting a maneuver node with the Maneuver Mode UI Intercept tab open. * Fix Set Orbit cheat to allow rendezvous with vessels in an escaping sphere of influence situation. * Fairing panels now display the proper texture you see in the editor instead of pure white. * Fix incorrect drag cube and class size on Asteroids after they have been grappled and subsequently ungrappled or reloaded via scene change or save game load. +++ Mods * Add IPartMassModifier to ModuleJettison. Allows mods to implement mass change on jettison. * Fix application of mass to resource ratios in ModuleResourceConverter recipes. * Renamed a duplicated shader "KSP/Particles/Alpha Blended" to now have one named that and another named "KSP/Particles/Alpha Blended Scenery". =================================== Making History 1.10.0 =================================== +++ Improvements * Tracking of vessels now works for creator defined vessels that undock and get created during a mission from another vessel. Mission creators can now assign parts that have had vessel rename and priority set to test against in mission nodes. * Moved localization files to base game. * Add checkbox to FlyThrough Test Node to allow the map marker to be hidden * Added a new icon for Test Grapple node in Mission Builder. * Add setting (MISSION_NAVIGATION_GHOSTING) to show nav marker ghosting when the target is behind you. Defaulted to on for all mission games (including ESA). * Added a new Grapple test node to verify if a grabbing unit took hold of a space object. * Space Objects can now be selected in the Distance to node. * Test vessel velocity can now be compared relative to vessels, kerbals, and space objects instead of just the orbited CB. * Nodes in Making History support comets the same as asteroids. +++ Localization * Fixed wrong localization for asteroid nodes in mission builder. * Fix descriptions for Shrimp and SWM-94 parts. +++ Parts * Kickback booster revamp and ESA variant. * Added new variants to the fairings size 1.5 and 3. Now we have them in white, black and white, orange, silver and gold. * Added a white and yellow variant to the size 1.5 and size 4 TD decouplers and size 1.5 and size 4 TS separators. +++ Bugfixes * Fix scenario loading in Mission Builder scene causing Mission Issues. * Fix Vessel/Part tracking on Nodes for Dock/Undock/Decouple/Couple events during a mission. * Added Create Comet node to be used on the Mission Editor. Under the Spawnables section. * Fixed minor typo in Intermediate Tutorial for Missions * Fixed label size to better suit other languages in SpawnAsteroid, mission builder. * Fix label displaying incorrect experiment for collected science data when prompted to overwrite. * Fix incorrect orbit around The Sun for asteroids spawning in missions. * Fix lighting brightness on displayed Kerbals and Vessels in the GAP. * Fix bug that impeded time warping after finishing a mission. * Fix Dawn of Space Age mission failing inmediately after lift off in some cases. * Fix drag cubes for the 3.75m Structural Tubes. * Fixed mirror symmetry placement for structural panels. * Fix GAP vessel filter ribbon disappearing when selecting alternate vessel/part selector in the SAP. * Fix #autoLOC_8005448 showing in Mission builder test distance validation report. * Fix bug causing unlocked servos to be locked when launching * Fix missing line break in node description. * Fix log messages when running missions with test experiment node and node is set to any experiment. * Fix log messages about Gene Kerman's animations being legacy when using him in message nodes in a mission. * Fix misnamed FL-TX440 Tank variants so they are consistent. * Fix a number of typos in the 'Dawn of the Space Age' mission. * Fix wrong size category for FL-R5 RCS Fuel Tank and the Heat Shield (1.875m) parts. * Fix stutter and error in planet viewer transition. * Fix button text issues on Play mission dialog for non-English text. +++ Bugfix * Fixed erratic positioning of Dessert Airfield windmills. =================================== Breaking Ground 1.5.0 =================================== +++ Improvements * Solar Panel and RTG now displays the power units produced based on Experience trait settings in the Part extended tooltip. * Added action groups for the fan blades for toggling the Roll, Yaw and Pitch controls independently and also Turn them all ON or OFF. +++ Localization * Localized Blades Control Rotations. +++ Parts * Fan Shrouds now have a node stack on top. +++ Bugfixes * Fix an issue where the Track Editor would remain open after switching vessels. * Fix for localization overlapping bug for all languages in graphics settings. * Fix spelling errors in robot scanner arm parts. * Fix tooltip not appearing for max limit axis. * Fixed bug when a KAL controlling another KAL's parameters play position stopped. * Fix issue with motors engaging on launch when they have been set to disengaged in editor. * Fixed mirror symmetry placement for propellers, blades, alligator hinges and rotational servos. * Fix Autostrut on Robotic Parts being cancelled (set to off) in some use cases. * Fix Autostrut debug visualization on Robotic Parts when locked/unlocked. * Fix the FTE-1 Drain Valve releasing particles when switching between VAB and SPH. * Fix non-cargo parts being able to be stored in a cargo container. * Fix Hinges and Pistons sometimes returning to build angle when locked. * Fix lock/unlock of robotic parts not working when fired from an action group. Kerbal Space Program 1.10: Shared Horizons is now available on Steam and will soon be available on GOG and other third-party resellers. You will also be able to download it from the KSP Store if you already own the game. Happy launchings!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/22dc74849d2f4cd732ff30c917eee4a928fd666a.png Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be!

Kerbal Space Program Update 1.10 on PC

As most of you know by now, we are currently working on the final details for the 1.10 release. Launching on July 1st, Kerbal Space Program 1.10: Shared Horizons is special in many ways. For starters, we have partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to bring two iconic and historic missions to the game, BepiColombo and Rosetta, as well as a bundle of brand new parts and variants to resemble the components of their real-life counterparts. In addition to that, we’re bringing ESA’s spacesuit and the Ariane 5 heavy-lift launch vehicle into the game. Coupled with that are new planet and part revamps, performance improvements, a bunch of bug fixes, as well as a few quality of life features. We'll be going into more details about this exciting update, so buckle up.

ESA Missions

Thanks to our partnership with ESA, we’re bringing two of their most impressive and groundbreaking missions to KSP for you to experience for yourself in the upcoming Shared Horizons free update. Best of all, these missions will be available for all to play, regardless of whether or not the player owns the Making History or Breaking Ground expansions.

Arianne 5

For these missions, you’ll be equipped with an Ariane 5 analogue, which we teased a few weeks ago. This brings to Kerbin a version of ESA’s premiere heavy lift launch, capable of putting over 20 tons into LKO. Based on your feedback, we did some adjustments to the fairing and the second stage to better resemble the look of its real-life counterpart. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/cb2a9e2bc576f59bdda5869ab401b197f6ae4f67.png

BepiColombo and BepiColombo Spacecraft parts

Like JAXA and ESA’s joint endeavor, in this mission you’ll visit the innermost planet of the solar system to study its magnetosphere and surface characteristics. Launch from the KSC with a kerbalized Ariane 5 and deploy the Moho Transfer Module (MTM), which will carry the Moho Planetary Orbiter (MPO) to its destination using ion thrusters. You'll have access to the new Magnetometer Boom to carry out scientific experiments on that distant planet. Just like humans in our world will go on making further discoveries about Mercury, what mysteries will Kerbals learn from the planet orbiting nearest their star? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/65876f474c4ee019956f0a929520d31a59044fb9.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/4088d3975ec599edb53a39c6ce8e5a89c80ee4d9.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/ef3dbfdc4c9e9c1a9b20af881e03f33ca15067c0.png Click here to see high res images.

Rosetta …and Comets!

Just like its real-life counterpart which launched in 2004, in this mission you’ll intercept a comet and drop the Philae lander module on its surface. This means not only that you’ll get to perform an amazing and challenging mission, but that we have added comets to the game, including new career mode contracts to detect and visit them! Comets will appear in all game modes and have a very distinct look from regular asteroids with gorgeous tails and larger dimensions. With some luck, you might even see one that is passing through from interstellar space! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/4bf305fe0b4143fd80715d2c1e0749cad36879c0.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/488c070805d0b3a612ff95cc64e39fbcf808fa49.png Click here to see more high-res images.

Suit picker

We’re including an improved suit picker in the 1.10 update, so you can easily dress your Kerbals to your liking. When clicking on the hanger icon of the crew tab, you’ll not only be able to choose any of the different EVA suits available across the base game and the expansions, but also decide whether you want your kerbals to wear the veteran, IVA or EVA color combinations of any of the suits - including a new ESA suit texture option! This feature will also make it easier for modders to add their own suit textures to the game.

Flag parts

You probably noticed that the Kerbal’s Ariane 5 we previewed a few weeks ago is decorated with a variety of flags. As some of you have guessed, we’ve added flags as surface attached parts that you can now add to your vehicles, for those multi-mission or multi-agency crafts. You’ll be able to place the flags horizontally and vertically, on curved and flat surfaces, plus choose the size and whether you want to place a white, dark, orange or transparent background for them. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/a23d822fc663e39a3943349145ecd31e2180d79c.png

Advanced Grabbing Unit Jr.

We’re introducing a new smaller version of the Klaw, a device whose primary purpose is to capture asteroids and basically anything it can put its claws around, maybe even comets. This new version has a radial size of 0.625m in contrast with the original’s 1.25m. Thanks to its size, this smaller unit will be quite versatile, plus we’re including a second darker variant for it. We’re curious to see what the community will contrive with the Klaw Jr. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/bd42ad528fd64705770827df442f824a1ec0171f.png

New part variants & improved control over Fairings

We’re including several part variants for the Shared Horizons update in order for some parts to match with ESA’s style. These include variants for fuel line, struts, fairings, as well as for the Baguette, Dumpling and Doughnut external fuel tanks, among others. Fairings have gotten an upgrade as well, making it easier to set up open-ended fairings, and now you can fine tune the shape of your fairings better as well. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/961a2b684e202b232fc98b592e250981c47b255d.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/97fbaae27da16515eca49f26af9216c38d985a31.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/d7e3f624ae06bb0b12ae67fad48f741a55525884.png S1 SRB-KD25k “Kickback” Solid Fuel Booster This heavy solid rocket booster is getting a variant so that it can provide your Ariane 5 that additional thrust needed to launch your probes and modules to outer space. Rockomax X200-32 The Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank is also getting a third ESA variant for it to match the Ariane 5 color scheme. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/f5ca54121d3984cd26704514d4c30a2342cb8eb2.png Click here to see high-res images of the variants, the flag parts and Klaw Jr.

Planet Revamps

Jool

The legendary green gas giant has received a major revamp. Jool did not only receive high-quality texture & graphic shaders, but also animated clouds, which are particularly beautiful when time-warping around this colossal green sphere.

Laythe

Jool’s innermost natural satellite is also getting a well-deserved visual makeover. The new high-quality texture maps and the proximity to Jool will surely make Laythe one of the most coveted destinations for those Kerbonauts who just want to enjoy a nice view at a beach. Remember, you can share and download crafts and missions on Curse, KerbalX, the KSP Forum and the KSP Steam Workshop. That’s it for this edition. Be sure to join us on our official forums, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Stay tuned for more exciting and upcoming news and development updates! Happy launchings!

Hello everyone! Kerbal Space Program 1.9.1 is live! This patch focuses mainly on solving issues encountered in the base game and both the Making History and Breaking Ground Expansions. Check out this patch’s Changelog for further details: =========================== v1.9.1 ========================== 1.9.1 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Making History and Breaking Ground changelog) +++ Localization * Fix Drain Value Resource Names Localization in PAWs. +++ Bugfixes * Fixed an NRE when the warning "Warning No Control!" and player was able to click another facility while the dialog is open. * Fix altimeter dropdown in flight from being locked under certain incorrect conditions. * Fix some issues on Kerbin texture atlas for Ultra Detail Shader. * Fix broken propellant tooltips for abbreviated propellant names in stage icons. * Reverted Wheel Friction and Brake changes to 1.8.1 behaviors. * Fix Ground physics material settings for EVA kerbal interactions. Stop that sinking feeling. * Fix for kerbal helmet safety not being applied after cheating a vessel to airless world * Fix unable to drag maneuver nodes on future patched conics. * Fix Set position cheat overheating vessels set into position within an atmosphere. * Fix error in Intake air resourceDefinition config that marked it as drainable. ==================== Making History 1.9.1 ====================== +++ Localization * Fix unlocalized text in the Intermediate Tutorial. +++ Bugfixes * The VAB and SPH should not be open in the stock Meet me in Zero G mission. ==================== Breaking Ground 1.4.1 ==================== +++ Bugfixes * Fix non-motorized robotic parts being free moving. Remember that you can help us find bugs/issues by reporting them into our bugtracker and that you can also upvote reports to make them more visible. Happy launchings!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/d4ce63b57cfe0dc8cf4344f673a2745965ddde84.png Hello everyone! Kerbalkind has been exploring the vastness of the Kerbolar System for many years: they’ve explored the surfaces of planets and moons, encountered beautiful landscapes, interesting surface features, performed experiments, and even captured asteroids, all with ingenuity… and many explosions. However, sometimes it’s good to look back and appreciate the wonders of your own home-planet and realize that There’s No Place Like Home! Kerbal Space Program 1.9: There’s No Place Like Home draws its name from the substantial graphical overhaul we’ve given to Kerbin with improved textures and shaders, but that’s far from the only thing you’ll find in this update. Mainly focusing on performance improvements and bug fixes, 1.9 also includes some neat part revamps, a brand new drain valve, and several additions drawn directly from your feedback. Additionally, we’re including some cool stock crafts for the expansions, and advanced control improvements to the blades in the Breaking Ground Expansion. Let’s go through some of the update’s highlights below:

Visual Revamps for Moho Dres and Kerbin

Kerbin, Moho and Dres have received major visual improvements, with detailed high-quality texture maps. Since there’s no place like home, Kerbin also includes an Ultra Quality shader option for exceptionally sharp visuals. All in all, the Celestial Bodies in the Kerbolar System are looking better than ever. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/f2f1203659fff1ba9a3619a7cad2b79b69c6aaa3.jpg

Drain Valve

Kerbal Space Program 1.9: There’s No Place Like Home features the FTE-1 Drain Valve. A brand new part that, as the name suggests, is a release valve for parts with drainable resources, such as monopropellant, ore, liquid fuel, oxidizer or xenon. The Drain Valve also allows you to set the drainage over a specific amount of time. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/6bcd16aef53b6c84d3519c3aef1fe67e99999451.jpg

Part Revamps

The "Thumper" Solid Fuel Booster, "Mainsail" and “Skipper" Liquid Fuel Engines have been given a new look. New geometry, textures and emissive maps make these parts look sharp and realistic. On top of that, the "Mainsail" and “Skipper" are getting a couple of sleek variants for you to choose from. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/6ad01bc4b2c44b481969c5f6adf7b5d842609cc8.jpg

Quality of Life Features

Drawing from our players’ feedback, Kerbal Space Program 1.9: There’s No Place Like Home is packed with some useful quality of life features like an adjustment to the time warp system that removes restrictions on warping at certain altitudes; a new cheat menu option that allows you to place your craft above the surface of any celestial body; a search box for the R&D Tech Tree; and a new Screenshot Mode for paused shots, and several others!

Blade improvements

Breaking Ground players can now enjoy cyclic & collective deflection controls to the blade parts. This will help you build and pilot helicopters and other rotorcraft realistically. Check out this devblog to learn more about it. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/e7817703eca8cbbde519253639059d3d32887bd9.jpg

And more!

To learn more you can read the full Changelog here: =================================== v1.9.0 ============================================================ 1.9.0 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Making History and Breaking Ground changelog) +++ Improvements * Added Camera mode (unlocked camera movement controls) when game is paused in flight and you hide the UI. * Adjust Kerbal ladder navigation to remove sliding and provide better automatic transition between ladders. * Part Mass and Cost now clamp their value to avoid negative numbers results from Mass/Cost Modifiers - configured per part via minimumMass and minimumCost in each parts cfg. * Revamped Kerbin scaled space planet. * Implement single camera system when running in DX11 for improved performance. * Add new part - FTE-1 Drain Valve to drain resources from attached parts. * Add new Cheat option in the Debug Menu - Set Position to teleport a vessel to a position relative to the surface of a celestial body. * Added medium and high Quality shader for Moho. * Adjust Wheel brake setting and auto-friction to take into account Gee. Helps with rovers flipping over. * Each KAL Window now persists its screen position with the KAL. * KSPedia slides and assets now load on demand and are released when the KSPedia window is closed. * Add handling for Ships folder in GameData/SquadExpansion where stock craft including DLC parts can be stored. * Added Ultra Quality shader for Kerbin. * Implement new Max Time Warp logic to allow faster warp rates when on rails. This is managed by gamesettings (ORBIT_WARP_MAXRATE_MODE = PeAltitude). * Implement Limit modifier for altitude based Max Time Warp logic so players can tune when the mode is set to (ORBIT_WARP_MAXRATE_MODE = VesselAltitude). * Change Default VesselSwitching Keys ( ) to bypass debris and spaceobjects. * Add Mod + VesselSwitching Keys ( ) to include debris and spaceobjects. * Add search box to career tech tree. * Added High Quality shader for Kerbin. * Created new textures with higher detail for Kerbin's low quality terrain shader. +++ Localization * Fix variant name in selector being cropped in some languages like Japanese * Fix missing font character affecting some KSPedia slides in Russian. * Fix missing font character affecting Orbit Info UI in Chinese. +++ Parts * Revamped Skipper engine. * Revamped Mainsail engine with silver variant. * BACC "Thumper" Solid Fuel Booster revamp. * RE-M3 Mainsail (New "Full", "Mid" and "Bare" variants). * RE-I5 Skipper (New "Shroud", "Truss Mount" and "Bare" variants). +++ Bugfixes * Fix tab key switching for columns in the settings screen, it will focus the first available item. * Fix part filter showing no parts after switching between subassemblies, variants and simple mode. * Fix renamed asteroids needing a scene change to update screen and kb info. * Fix NREs where Breaking Ground Science VesselType should not be available without the DLC. * Fix surface attach node handling on Part Variants. * Fix action sets input losing focus when renaming and moving the mouse away from the input field. * Fix errors EVAing in timewarp via crew hatch dialog. * Fix additional launchsite CommNet stations being active even when those launchsites are not active in the currently loaded save. * Fix shadows on KSC filler tiles when lights are shone on them. * Fix NREs and oxygen timeliness checks resulting in kerbals dying when they shouldn't when no helmet on. * Fix NRE pressing Ctrl-Z (undo) many times with symmetry part selected. * Fix audio FX fade when objects move away from player's camera. * Fix dV calcs for boosters with fuel flow priorities changed (specific use cases). * Fix Discontinuity in texture mapping on the Mun with high quality shader. * Fix Walkway textures around level 3 RnD building. * Fix issue where symmetry could break when restoring a held part on a vessel and immediately placing the held part again. * Fix Inputlock manager issue with MenuNavigation breaking single mouse clicks. * Fix SAS target mode misalignment when control point is not the vessel root * Fix NRE when deploying science experiments attached to debris when on EVA. * Fix reentry FX. * Fix target marker disappearing in the Ascent Tutorial. * Fix Terrain shader causing crashes on AMD GPUs. * Fix underwater fog. * Fix log spam when player attempts to drag maneuver nodes backwards through patched conics crossing SOIs. * Fix dV calcs on stages that have different tank priorities in the same stage. * Fix manipulating maneuver nodes unhiding the Navball throughout gameplay. * Fix NRE being generated when staging a service module inside of a fairing in liftoff during flight. * Fix Kerbodyne S3-14400, Kerbodyne S3-7200 and Kerbodyne S3-3600 colliders being visible during Place Mode. * Fix Rockomax Brand Adapter 02 being off-center. * Fix Mastodon and Skiff bottom attach nodes being backwards. * Fix issue with quicksaves loading active vessel about to crash causing the vessel to pass through the terrain. Quicksaves can no longer be made when the active vessel is about to crash into the ground (including EVA kerbals). * Fix contract generation issues in Editor when reputation changes by allowing contract generation in Editor scene. * Fix parachutes deploying on quicksave load or staging when set to only stage when safe and conditions are not safe. * Fixed texturing being broken on corner of Bop. * Fix part highlight remaining on parts when removed from action groups in the editor. * Fix error when manipulating servos that are part of an action group * Fix terrain texturing jitter on celestial body low quality shader when landing from Orbit. * Fix mirror attach on bicouplers. * Fix KSPedia Aircraft/Basics/Balancing act page slide missing in Chinese * Fix opening the In-Flight Action Sets Editor unlocking vessel functions without a Command Module present in flight during gameplay. * Fix the KAL-1000 curve starting below minValue for some parts. * Fix Flight UI mode being locked during Time Warp. * Kerbal Body collider adjusted to reduce collisions while on a ladder. +++ Mods * Add Per Kerbal PhysicMaterial Accessors for Modders so you can adjust each kerbals bounciness - SetPhysicMaterial, ResetPhysicMaterial. * Fix Issue for mods when copying parts that had modified resource lists. * Fix potential NRE in music player for mods. * Set the KSP Assembly version correctly on game start so KSPAssemblyDependency will work for KSP versions. * Added events for Action Groups in flight visibility changes so mods can handle any UI changes they need to in each mode * Added Pause/UnPause events when the action groups show/hide in flight. * Fix PQS.radiusmax not including some noise PQSMods in the calcs PQSMod_VertexHeightNoise and PQSMod_VertexPlanet. Should mean that radisumax is no longer below any vertex in most cases Making History 1.9.0 +++ Improvements * Added new stock vessels to be used in any game mode. Some of them are featured in stock missions. +++ Parts * Retuned Engine Plates mass and costs. +++ Bugfixes * Fix NRE when launching vessels with Breaking Ground Robotic parts and wheels in missions. * Fix in mission builder where an NRE is generated when a flag planted in a pod triggers a node to destroy the same pod. * Fix a truck collider in the Dessert Airfield. * Moved the mission status check from the physics loop to the main game clock to prevent physics simulation being out of sync with respect to UI. * The VAB and SPH should not be open in the stock Meet me in Zero G mission. * Fix missions getting stuck if they have a mission briefing and the player changes scenes before closing the mission briefing dialog box. * Fix scoring in Trouble in the Void stock mission. * Body collider adjusted to reduce collisions while on a ladder for vintage suits. Breaking Ground 1.4.0 +++ Improvements * Blade controls are no longer instantaneous. * Blades SAS support improved. * Added new stock vessels to be used in any game mode. * Add new kspedia slides. * Blades auto-detect cyclic vs collective control mode based on location of rotation axis relative to the vessel center of mass, per control axis. Mode indicated in Rotation Control State group in Advanced Tweakables. * Blade authority limiter default set to 3 degrees. * Blades auto-detect inoperable control axis (rotation axis within 5 degrees of control axis). * Blade rotation axis shown as green arrow in aero debug display. Length is logarithmically proportional to rotation velocity (vessel relative). +++ Bugfixes * Fix cargo part model getting stuck on screen when pressing altimeter buttons. * Fix deployed science power kerbal trait text in AC tooltips. * Fix NRE when launching vessels with Breaking Ground Robotic parts and wheels in missions. * Fix heaviest part autostrut for robotic parts attached in reverse depending on ship part order. * Fix potential NREs using rotate tool on robotic parts. * Fix robotic part animations stutter changing Auto-shift state playing through KAL-1000. * Fix robotic parts losing functionality when auto-restart is enabled. * Body collider adjusted to reduce collisions while on a ladder for futuristic suits. Kerbal Space Program 1.9: There’s No Place Like Home is now available on Steam and will soon be available on GOG and other third-party resellers. You will also be able to download it from the KSP Store if you already own the game. Happy launchings!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/22dc74849d2f4cd732ff30c917eee4a928fd666a.png Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be!

Kerbal Space Program Update 1.9 on PC

Another orbital period has completed, and as human tradition has it, it’s a good time to reflect on past achievements as well as look forward to goals we set for ourselves during this new decade. 2019 was a great year for us: We released several major updates and a content-filled expansion on PC. KSP Enhanced Edition also got some deserved attention with the History and Parts Pack and the Breaking Ground Expansion, as well as a considerable amount of free content. Not too shabby, right? And 2020 is looking great for KSP fans, too! For starters, we’re kicking off the new year with update 1.9, which will not only include performance and graphical improvements, but some new neat features that we’re excited to show you. Not to mention Kerbal Space Program 2 and some other stellar surprises we have currently in the VAB for you. For the time being, and for this KSP Loading in particular, we’re going to focus on some of the stuff that is going to roll onto the launchpad in Kerbal Space Program 1.9: No Place Like Home! So buckle up: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/418cee2dfaa8419a1bec71a72480045ac71c3874.png

Terrain Revamp for Kerbin

In addition to the revamps of Moho and Dres that we’ve shown you already, Kerbin has received major visual improvements. With detailed high-quality texture maps and (because there is no place like home) an Ultra Quality shader option, the Kerbal home planet is looking better than ever. Check it out! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/43dc0c4a3cb4fa1285832f1900477b844b3ed432.jpg Click here to see the full high-res gallery.

Drain Valve

Kerbal Space Program 1.9: No Place Like Home! will also include a new part that works as a release valve for parts with drainable resources, such as monopropellant, ore, liquid fuel, oxidizer or xenon. This part will also allow you to set the drainage over a specific amount of time, a feature that will undoubtedly come in handy. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/6bcd16aef53b6c84d3519c3aef1fe67e99999451.jpg Click here to see a high-res image.

Part Revamps

RE-M3 "Mainsail" Liquid Fuel Engine

One of the heaviest and most powerful large-diameter Kerbal engines is getting a well-deserved makeover. We’re talking, of course, about the Rockomax Conglomerate’s RE-M3 “Mainsail” Liquid Fuel Engine. With its new geometry, textures and emissive map, this humongous engine has never looked so good. Additionally after listening to your feedback, we’re including Mid and Bare variants. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/05a0180fe55dffc9d8ea67eaf072371d58c2c6ec.jpg Click here to see high res images.

RE-I5 "Skipper" Liquid Fuel Engine

Rockomax Conglomerate’s RE-I5 "Skipper" Liquid Fuel Engine has also been modernized by our art team. Brand new geometry, variants, textures and emissive maps have given one of our favorite medium sized engines a befitting fresh new look! And after listening to your feedback, we’ll be including Bare and Truss Mount variants. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/2bde6de41c917bfb3cf51719bc7a8796731de457.jpg Click here to see high res images.

BACC "Thumper" Solid Fuel Booster

With reliable performance at a good price, the Rockomax Conglomerate’s BACC Solid Fuel Boosters have always been a popular choice to get the massive bulk of large multi-stage rockets off the ground. This large SRB is finally getting a physical renewal to better match its place in our SRB lineup. Check it out! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/21b2b1aaa655db334fc84e2ebd02f6d2116f8fbb.jpg Click here to see high res images.

Quality of Life Features

Additionally, Kerbal Space Program 1.9: No Place Like Home! will include several quality of life features, mostly drawn from our players’ feedback. Some of the inclusions are: an adjustment to the time warp system that removes restrictions on warping at certain altitudes; a new cheat menu option that will allow you to place your craft above the surface of any celestial body; a search box for the R&D Tech Tree; and a new Screenshot Mode that will allow you to pause the game, move the camera and take the best shot by hitting the Escape key and then F2. There are several more QoL features we’re sure you’ll appreciate, too!

Blade improvements

Rotor blades in the Breaking Ground Expansion are getting some improvements by adding cyclic and collective deflection controls. This will ultimately help players have better control of their bladed vehicles, whether it is a traditional single-rotor helicopter or a drone-like quad-copter. There’ll be a Devblog explaining the details about these improvements coming up soon, so stay tuned.

New Stock Craft for Expansions

With this update, we are also including a few new stock craft that take advantage of Breaking Ground’s parts and demonstrate how we used the new blade functionality! We’ve also added easy access to some of the historical craft from Making History. So, if you just want to pilot cool crafts or retro-engineer the heck out of them to create your own, you’ll surely enjoy these; we certainly had a lot of fun building and testing them! Remember, you can share and download crafts and missions on Curse, KerbalX, the KSP Forum and the KSP Steam Workshop. That’s it for this edition. Be sure to join us on our official forums, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Stay tuned for more exciting and upcoming news and development updates! Happy launchings!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/22dc74849d2f4cd732ff30c917eee4a928fd666a.png Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be!

Kerbal Space Program Update 1.9 on PC

The KSP team is so excited about the features being worked on for Update 1.9. Similar to the last update, 1.9 will focus on furthering the performance and graphical improvements to the foundations of the game. These improvements include: new textures and mappings for Celestial Bodies, new shaders, optimizations, additional revamps and much more. Our goal for update 1.9 will be to continue to build upon the foundations that make KSP great. Terrain Revamp for Moho and Dres We’re continuing to revamp our celestial bodies, and in 1.9, Moho and Dres are getting fresh high-quality texture maps & graphic shaders. Take a look!

KSP breaks ground on consoles!

As we announced recently, Breaking Ground, the second expansion of Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on December 5th and it will have 100% feature parity with its PC counterpart. Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition: Breaking Ground is all about exploration, experimentation and technological breakthroughs. With this expansion console players will be able to discover mysterious surface features across the moons and planets of the Kerbolar System. Players will also have the ability to collect data with brand new deployable experiments and design complex crafts with the addition of robotic parts. Deployed Science This feature will allow you to deploy experiments on the surface of celestial bodies to take measurements over time. You will need to bring these experiments with you, unpack them from storage containers on your craft and set them up to run. In order to do so, you will need to place a central station, one or more power generating devices and possibly a booster antenna to get your science base set up. The experiments and power generators will run better if the right kind of Kerbal sets them up, thus giving you more reasons to bring Kerbals with different professions on an adventure. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/2de6b67c94380523906b81951015a4b689cb64f4.png Click here to see the different experiments that will be available in Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition: Breaking Ground Surface Features Surface features are items of scientific interest scattered across all celestial bodies. These features include meteorites, craters, mineral formations, and even stranger planetary oddities. Surface features vary in size and Kerbal astronauts will be able to pick up and return the smallest of them to study back at KSC. However, larger specimens will need to be scanned and analyzed on-site by the newly developed Rover Arms. The Rover Arms come in three levels that you unlock via Research and Development, each of which have more sensors and tools that allow you to collect more science from the same surface feature. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/b9ee7219cc63916b002385a4e6451ae9c1dbbef5.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/3cc401c795b15f4f22fcb2b42c68204e67fb28c4.png Click here to see more images of Surface Features and the Rover Arm in high-res. Robotics With Breaking Ground, you will see a number of robotic parts including: hinges, pistons, rotors, rotational servos, propeller blades and turbo-shaft engines. Available in a range of shapes and sizes these new parts operate under realistic physics, with real forces and torques, electricity consumption and even motor mass accounted for. We are also including a controller part that will let you coordinate the behavior of many different parts on your craft. Use Hinges to provide angles of rotation between two parts. Pistons give you linear motion. Rotors will allow you to generate torque around their axis. Rotational servos will give you precise control of angular position. Propeller Blades and Turbo-shaft Engines will allow you to build helicopters and other blade-propelled contraptions. The KAL-1000 controller can sequence the actions of all the robotics parts and a number of other fields. It gives you access to a powerful track editor tool which lets you plan how parts will behave over time. Using this controller, you can set up complex cranes, walking crafts, disco lighting or whatever you can dream up! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/dbbc782e39d5d63a3b0a793ef30514c2d16a0e98.png Click here to see the Robotic Parts images in high-res. The New Suit This futuristic-looking suit was designed to match the spirit of Breaking Ground. It not only looks great on Kerbals, but offers customization where players can choose what color the helmet and suit lights will glow when in a darkened environment. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/fae6086dc7d87e91e7bf316ef7a47b05fee59ca5.png Click here to see the Suits in high-res.

Free Update for Consoles

Coupled with the Breaking Ground Expansion, Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition is getting a FREE content-filled console-optimized update that will bring all improvements, features, color variants and part revamps we’ve added up to PC 1.7.3 to console. These updates include: Altimeter mode toggle A long-requested quality-of-life feature that will allow you to toggle the altitude mode from Above Sea Level (ASL) to Above Ground Level (AGL) by simply clicking on the new icon to the altimeter. The KSP Team is optimistic that this will lead to improvements in the KSC’s survival rates… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/40955447c36343ae12f9a2b9739a4aca9a21ce15.png Delta-v per Stage and Delta-v Tool App Plan missions better and find flaws in your ship staging setup with this long requested feature that will let you visualize the Delta-v values along with a range of other technical data for each stage and the vessel overall. Plus, a Delta-v app that will allow you to get the vessel environment for how Delta-v is calculated in the VAB and SPH. Players will find this very useful! Improved Burn Time information The improved burn time indicator will now calculate based on dV and not acceleration. Additionally, it will contain a staging indicator that shows which stages contain the dV needed to complete each part of the maneuver. This will show a red section at the end if there’s not enough dV in the current vessel to complete that maneuver. In the extended mode of the burn time indicator two extra lines are shown, allowing you to adjust how much time you want to spend burning before and after the node during the maneuver as well as showing you a countdown for when you need to start burning fuel to do so. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/20297ed53685a33a2d80f4a30fc5ed2a6c4e1666.png Extensions to the Action Group System Along with those updates we’re also adding two extensions to our action group system. The first one adds another type of action group for controls that lets you bind input controls to fields - an axis group. The second adds Action Sets, which allow you to enable or disable sets of axes or action groups. This extends what you can do with a limited number of buttons, allowing you to put your craft into different modes of operation. You can even override the base controls with the action set feature, furthering how you can fine tune the interface between you and your craft. We developed these extensions to give players more options to control their robotics, but it certainly will be useful for stock and modded players as well. Revamped Parts A large number of parts have been given a fresh new look since the last update. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find over 40 new part revamps, including the MK2 Lander Can, which like many other parts, includes a new variant for you to choose at will.

KSP 2 Developer Diary

In case you haven’t read through our latest KSP 2 Developer Diary yet, we invite you to check it out! Included in the post is an early animatic for the concept of our KSP 2 Announce Trailer, which was illustrated and narrated by Star Theory’s Creative Director, Nate Simpson. To learn more about the effort that went into creating this trailer and how every bump, hiccup and cheer of triumph led to the final KSP 2 Announce Trailer, be sure to read our latest Dev Diary.

Apollo 12 Challenge’s Stellar Stand-outs

Thank you to everyone who participated in the #KSPApollo12 in-game challenge to re-create the Apollo 12 mission. There were so many amazing posts and we wanted to highlight 3 stellar submissions here: - IG: ksp_space_agency {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/5603e1726d03ea12d5908fe30f38d25a6efae810.png - YouTube: Dronez - TWT: Punet Shrivas {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/1b758d1ff103911320d2939af8b197ce5a8981cc.png Remember, you can share and download crafts and missions on Curse, KerbalX, the KSP Forum and the KSP Steam Workshop. That’s it for this edition. Be sure to join us on our official forums, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Stay tuned for more exciting and upcoming news and development updates! Happy launchings!

Hello everyone! Kerbal Space Program 1.8.1 is live! This patch focuses mainly on solving issues encountered in the base game and both the Making History and Breaking Ground Expansions. Check out this patch's Changelog for further details: =========================================v1.8.1========================================== 1.8.1 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Making History and Breaking Ground changelog) +++ Localization * Fix missing Chinese characters on main menu. * Fix missing units in the Maneuver editor UI in Chinese. * Fix a few dV KSPedia slides showing corrupted characters in Russian. * Fix autoloc instead of vessel name appearing in target set screen message. +++ Bugfixes * Fix game settings being reset every time game is started. * Fix Linux mousewheel scroll direction. * Fix bug with interstage fairings not occluding everything within. * Fix the mk3 shuttle cockpit lights. * Fix duplicating module info on part extended tooltips in editor and RnD scenes. * Fix shroud shading on disconnected sub-assemblies in editor scene. * Fix FloatEdit and ScaleEdit UI prefabs. * Fix KSC vessel markers becoming too persistent and not leaving the game when switching between buildings at the KSC until game is restarted. * Fix NREs in Portrait Gallery when kerbals die in flight. * Fix T-100 fuel tank clipping on surface attach node. * Fix kerbal helmet/heads becoming unclickable when on ladders. * Move the CB cast shadows game setting to the graphics section of settings where it should have been. * Fix Easter eggs, monoliths, randoliths not receiving CB shadows. * Fix parts still being considered shielded from airstream after deploying a fairing in some use cases. * Fix Action groups icon not appearing in Editor scene when switching between facilities with different upgrade level. * Fix Altimeter and Staging tumblers disappearing at some scale values. * Fix walk paths around Level 3 R&D building. This includes texture artifacts for the Linux version. * Fix material artifacts in level1 and level 2 grass tiles. * Fix error when pressing undo while holding a radial symmetry part. * Fix Ocean on Eve. * Fix DragCube generation discrepancies in partdatabase - was affecting drag and thermals. * Fix NRE in editor scenes when reverting from flight and using transform gizmos. +++ Mods * FloatEdit and ScaleEdit PAW prefabs fixed. Making History 1.8.1 +++ Bugfixes * Fix unable to select "Create new mission" button on Mission play dialog the very first time. +++ Missions * Fix mission "Meet Me in Zero G" does not complete in certain conditions when landing back on Kerbin. * Fix Manufacturer name on engine plates and tubes. Breaking Ground 1.3.1 +++ Bugfixes * Fix items in PAW switching positions in a group depending on state of fields. * Fix generation of free Electric Charge for robotic parts if stopped with the PAW closed. * Fix setting robotic part motors to disengaged in editor and then persisting that way when vessel is launched. * Fix bug related to being able to delete endpoints on KAL-1000 tracks by disabling ability to delete them. * Fix bug when removing parts from vessel and they have multiple actions mapped in KAL. Remember that you can help us find bugs/issues by reporting them into our bugtracker and that you can also upvote reports to make them more visible. Happy launchings!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/927834f1eafe7a6f0aab62a3574b237011a41642.jpg Hello everyone! New gadgets are coming from the Research and Development facility, the kind that will get Kerbals screaming: MOAR BOOSTERS!!! A brand new update is here and with it comes better performance, fresh new features, improved visuals, and new parts being added to our players’ creative repertoire! Kerbal Space Program 1.8: Moar Boosters!!! is an update focused on making the game perform and look better, all while introducing more quality of life features that will improve the overall player experience. We’re also bringing some new solid rocket boosters to the VAB, as well as introducing some exclusive treats for owners of the Breaking Ground Expansion. Let’s go through some of the update’s highlights below:

Unity Upgrade

Moar Boosters!!! brings an upgrade to the underlying engine of the game to Unity 2019.2, which helped us implement performance and graphics improvements, as well as better rendering performance and a reduction of frame rate stutters. With the new tools that this upgrade provides, we’ll be able to continue refining the game in upcoming updates.

Celestial Body Visual Improvements

Mun, Minmus, Duna, Ike, Eve and Gilly have new high-quality texture maps & graphic shaders, and now look sharper and more realistic! You will also be able to select the celestial bodies’ shader quality in the settings and set them to low (legacy), medium or high, with improvements being visible across the board. These are just part of the first batch of celestial bodies being overhauled, slowly but surely we will continue this endeavor. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/928217746149efc0649cdcfbda86441c40718dea.png

Map Mode improvements

Map mode received some adjustments too! Now you can use docking mode and stage your craft whilst in map mode. The stage display button (formerly stage mode) now serves as a toggle to show and hide the stage stack, whether you’re in flight or map view, and selected map labels will now persist when going back and forth between map and flight mode.

New SRBs!

A range of new solid rocket boosters have been added to the game. From the tiny .625m stack size Mite to the titanic 2.5m wide, 144ton Clydesdale, these new boosters will offer a range of versatile solid-fuel options. Making History owners get an extra bonus here too with the “Pollux” and a 1.875m nose cone to fit on top of it. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/061a03304b4b71c33ba5f3ac36abcac35b903e0e.jpg

Breaking Ground Exclusives

Kerbal Space Program 1.8: Moar Boosters!!! also includes some exclusive content for owners of the Breaking Ground Expansion. A new set of fan blades and shrouds will continue to push the creativity of KSP players even further. Use them to create drones, ducted fan jets, or anything you can imagine. Improvements to the helicopter blades and the robotic part resource consumption have also been included. The latter will now have better info on consumption and improved options for power-out situations. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/0105b15eee4f28256d144d712602b9e1078c8a98.jpg

And more!

To learn more you can read the full Changelog here: =============================v1.8.0=========================== 1.8.0 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for MH and BG changelog) +++ Improvements * Upgrade KSP to Unity 2019.2.2f1 version. * Standalone Windows build now uses DX11 Graphics API. Many visual improvements to shaders and FX. * Implement Unity Incremental Garbage Collection. * Implement new celestial body shaders and textures for Mun, Minmus, Duna, Ike, Eve, Gilly. * Update Main Menu Mun terrain shader. * Add Terrain Shader Quality graphics setting. * Improve the TrackingStation load time. * Implement ability to edit Action Groups in flight. * Performance improvements to the VAB/SPH scenes. * Performance improvements in the flight scene. * Performance improvements in the Tracking Station scene. * Add ability to edit resource values in PAWs using the key input. * Add Warp to node button on dV readout in NavBall display. * Add enable/disable wheel motor Actions to all wheels. * Add ability to limit the maximum size of PAWs via settings.cfg. * Improve the Action Groups/Sets UI. * Add PAW_PREFERRED_HEIGHT to settings.cfg for players to set a prefered max height. * Made staging and docking UI available in map view * Pinned labels in map view now persist pinned even when leaving and re-entering map view * "Delete All" functionality for messages app has been implemented. * Improve the KSC grass and asphalt texture and shader to reduce tilling. * Improve textures for the VAB building on level one. * Model revamp for the level one and level two Research and Development nissen huts. * Increased precision for eccentricity in advanced orbit info display. * Upgrade VPP and improve wheel and landing leg function. * Expose global kerbal EVA Physics material via setting. * Add do not show again option to re-runnable science experiments. * Add actions for same vessel interactions functionality. * Implement per-frame damage threshold on destructible buildings. * Add vessel name title to flag PAWs. * Add a confirm dialog with the option of “Don’t display again” when a kerbal removes a science experiment data. * Disable Pixelperfect on UI Canvases to improve performance - available to configure via settings.cfg. * Increase precision for numerical editing of maneuver nodes. * Kerbal position on ladders and command pods improved. * Add ability for users to add their own loading screen pictures to the game. Folder is KSP/UserLoadingScreens +++ Localization * Fix incorrect naming of The Sun. * Fix Action Sets text in VAB/SPH for some languages. * Fix Text in dV KSPedia pages in Japanese. * Fix Chinese Localizations. * Fix dV readout for Chinese language. +++ Parts New Parts: * S2-33 “Clydesdale” Solid Fuel Booster. * S2-17 “Thoroughbred” Solid Fuel Booster. * F3S0 “Shrimp” Solid Fuel Booster. * FM1 “Mite” Solid Fuel Booster. * Protective Rocket Nosecone Mk5A (“Black and White” and “Gray and Orange”). * Add rock/dirt debris FX to the Drill-O-Matic and Drill-O-Matic Junior. Updated Parts (reskinned): * Service Bay (1.25m). * Service Bay (2.5m). Color Variants: * Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk7 (New “Orange” color variant) * Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk12 (New “Orange” color variant) +++ Bugfixes * #bringbackthesandcastle - Fix the Mun sandcastle easter egg from not appearing. * Fix Maneuver editor so that the mouse wheel adjusts the node now in the contrary direction (same behavior as dragging down/up). * Fix a null reference error when player threw away a vessel with fuel flow overlay turned on in the editor. * Fix an input lock when switching between Editing the vessel and the Action groups menu. * Fix user created vessels disappearing from the vessel spawn dialog. * Fix the random selection of Mun vs Orbit scene when returning to Main Menu. * Fix input field rounding on Maneuver Node editor fields. * Fix a Null reference in the Editor when selecting a part and opening the Action Part Menu. * Fix pressing Enter key confirms the game quick save dialog. * Fix PAWs will now scale downwards from the header keeping more consistency on the fields. * Fix an input lock issue where some PAW buttons disappeared when editing a numeric slider field. * Fix Menu Navigation was missing in the quicksave dialog. * Fix Mini Settings had some items that would be skipped when navigating with the arrow keys. * Fix for remove from symmetry causing NRE in flight scene. * Fix the FL-A10 collider no longer mismatching its geometry. * Fix Control Surface and Aero Toggle Deploy Action not working in all situations. * Joysticks and gamepads on Linux are again recognized and usable. * Fix Action Groups UI and Color issues. * Fix the LV-T30 Reliant Liquid Fuel Engine ́s bottom attach node. * Fix a texture seam on the Probodobodyne Stayputnik. * Fix a z-fighting issue on the destroyed VAB at level 3. * Fix the Z-4K Rechargeable Battery Bank ́s bottom attach node. * Fix the concrete tiling texture of the SPH at level 3. * Fix a grass texture seam in front of the VAB at level 3. * Fix missing texture and animation on the level one Administration Building flag. * Smoothened Kerbal IVA expression transitions to avoid strange twitching. * Make the LV-TX87 Bobcat exhaust FX more appropriate. * Fix kerbal portraits when launching vessel with multiple kerbals in external command chairs. * Fix drills operating when not in contact with the ground. * Fix thrust center on the Mainsale engine. * Add bulkhead profile to LV-T91 Cheetah, LV-TX87 Bobcat, RK-7 Kodiak and RE-I12 Skiff. * Fix re-rooting of surface attach nodes. * Fix kerbal IVA expression animations transitions. * Fix shadows at KSC and in flight. * Fix “sinker” warning during game load. * Fix lengthy Map Transition when lots of vessels in the save. * Fix overlap in vessel type information window. * Fix a Null Reference when copying parts with alternative colours. * Fix an error where the custom crafts were not loaded in the Load Craft dialog after navigating the tabs. * Fix a null reference when clicking the Remove Symmetry button on some parts. * Motorized wheels no longer keep generating torque even when the motor is set to ‘Disabled’ * Re-centered an off center scrollbar in the mini settings dialog. * Rebalance decoupler, MK1-3, MK1 lander can, MK2 lander can, separators costs, crash tolerances, weight. +++ Mods * Target framework now .NET 4.x. * DXT3 DDS formatted textures are not supported by Unity or KSP any more. You must convert to DXT5. * Added UIPartActionWindow.UpdateWindowHeight to allow mods to dynamically set the PAW max height * MapviewCanvasUtil.GetNodeCanvasContainer created as more performant method than MapViewCanvasUtil.ResetNodeCanvasContainer. Use the rest one only when you need to force a scale reset * ModuleResourceAutoShiftState added that can be used for startup/restart of parts based on resource availability. * VesselValues are now cached per frame. Can use ResetValueCache() to reset the cache. 1.8.0 Changelog - Making History DLC ONLY +++ Improvements * User can now click and drag and release to connect two nodes in the mission builder. +++ Parts New Parts: * THK “Pollux” Solid Fuel Booster Updated Parts (reskinned): * Kerbodyne S3-14400 Tank * Kerbodyne S3-7200 Tank * Kerbodyne S3-3600 Tank +++ Bugfixes * Craft Thumbnails are not shown/generated for stock missions. * Fix Kerbals spawning on EVA in missions spawning on their sides (very briefly). * Fix Intermediate and Advanced Tutorial becoming stuck. * Fix Typos in some part descriptions. * Fix vessel width and height restrictions on Woomerang and Dessert in career games. * Fix camera becoming stuck if in IVA mode when a vessel spawns in a mission set to change focus to that vessel. * Fix hatch entry colliders on the M.E.M. lander can. +++ Missions +++Miscellaneous +++ Mods 1.8.0 Changelog - Breaking Ground DLC ONLY +++ Improvements * Add renaming of Deployed Science Stations. * Add alternators (producing electric charge) on LiquidFuel Robotic Rotors. * Add propeller blade AoA, lift and airspeed readouts to their PAWs. * Add Reset to built position button in PAWs of Robotic parts which causes them to reset their Angle, RPM or Extension. * Add shutdown/restart function to robotics parts based on resource availability. * Add preset curves functionality to the KAL controller. * Add part highlighting on mouseover in KAL. * Improve Robotic Part Resource usage info in editor. * Add interact button to open PAW for Deployable Science parts. * Added new KSPedia slides for Grip Pads, Propellers and Track Editor. * Improve Robotics Parts Resource usage to use less resources when moving slower. * The PAW button “Reset to Launch Position” for robotic parts now reads as, “Reset to build:” + Angle, RPM or Extension depending on the robotic part to avoid confusion. +++ Localization * Fix description text on R7000 Turboshaft Engine in English. * Fix localization of resource name in robotic part PAWs. * Fix KAL help texts. +++ Parts New Parts with Variants: * S-062 Fan Shroud * S-12 Fan Shroud * S-25 Fan Shroud * R-062 Ducted Fan Blade * R-12 Ducted Fan Blade * R-25 Ducted Fan Blade * Readjusted the liftCurve, liftMachCurve and dragCurve values on the propellers and helicopter blades. Rebalanced Robotic Resource Consumption values: * G-00 Hinge * G-L01 Alligator Hinge * G-11 Hinge * G-L12 Alligator Hinge * G-W32 Hinge * Rotation Servo M-06 * Rotation Servo M-12 * Rotation Servo M-25 * Rotation Servo F-12 * EM-16 Light Duty Rotor * EM-32 Standard Rotor * EM-64 Heavy Rotor * EM-16S Light Duty * Rotor, EM-32S Standard Rotor * EM-64S Heavy Rotor * 1P4 Telescoping Hydraulic Cylinder * 3P6 Hydraulic Cylinder * 3PT Telescoping Hydraulic Cylinder * R121 Turboshaft Engine * R7000 Turboshaft Engine +++ Bugfixes * Fix Deployed Science Log and Message system spam. * Fix Deployed Science parts sometimes exploding when coming off rails if in contact with another part (kerbal, etc). * Fix Deployed science parts being visible during the astronaut complex when opening that scene from the Editor. * Fix Robotic Parts using EC when moving to initially set position on launch. * Fix slider numeric values in some PAW fields could go out of range. * Fix autostrut processing for some use cases regarding root part being robotic part. * Fix autostrut delay when vessel comes off rails for vessel with robotic parts. * Fix Actions at the end of KAL track not firing in Play Once mode. * Fix separation of the blades when attached to an active rotor. * Fix rotation of cargo parts in extended tooltips. * Fix cargo part icons appearing in Astronaut Complex when pinned. * Fix drag on pistons. * Fix cargo parts now rotate at the same speed as in the Editor on the inventory grid during Flight. * Fix mirroring of hinges and rotation servos. * Fix KAL Window not closing when vessel goes outta range. * Fix incorrect naming of the Sun in science experiments. * Fix mirrored attaching to rotor side nodes. +++ Miscellaneous +++ Modding Kerbal Space Program 1.8: Moar Boosters!!! is now available on Steam and will soon be available on GOG and other third-party resellers. You will also be able to download it from the KSP Store if you already own the game. Happy launchings! By the way, you can download the new wallpapers of the Moar Boosters!!! art here:

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/22dc74849d2f4cd732ff30c917eee4a928fd666a.png Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be!

A new DLC and a Free Update for Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition is on its way

We have some big news for console players! The team is currently working on a new DLC for KSP Enhanced Edition! Based on the PC release of the Breaking Ground Expansion, this downloadable content will be all about exploration, experimentation, and technological breakthroughs. So put on your helmets and prepare to explore the vastness of the Kerbolar system from the comfort of your couch. Coupled with the DLC, a free and content-filled update will be released for KSP Enhanced Edition. This update will include several of the features that we have developed over the past year. We will reveal more information about the features and the exact release date in the upcoming weeks, so stay tuned!

Kerbal Space Program Update 1.8 on PC

The KSP team is so excited about the features being worked on for Update 1.8. With this update we continue making KSP more stable and performant while adding quality of life features to improve the player experience. In addition to what you have already learned in our previous installment, we have some other neat content coming to this update.

Terrain Revamp for Eve and Gilly

Eve and Gilly are two more celestial bodies which are getting a make-over with new high-quality texture maps & graphic shaders. Together with Duna, Ike, Minmus and Mun, the celestial bodies will be worth revisiting, if only for the view. Eve {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/67fc0ad1dc30fb278b6e3628531b3e22cf177769.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/a02744b84c87771d2ca910e28e165e38927a21fd.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/5dd6ced62910a50ba8e9845c07de71627dd2cb55.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/9c80e26a817e051ae143bcac9603a7d544105092.png Gilly {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/55d7857ba62ecd32f86f5d8ef22390a856dfa870.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/7e9761230f9781196e21fc94b0c859972c0da522.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/2f14467b91a9012c527c18ff42677c7add877c6a.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/8762800c1c3f377531d5849efe9c279b1e5df5e5.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/263a5eea3c8cdeaa7b71deb5c0b57ffbff112bc8.png Ike {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/08f83f7ed9fc688e193977d9a734e87ccb0bed28.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/a41186ee54b687df68eced3adb3ac35e0c92f369.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/4cf85db4f91d21efbf3f298c7d0e3a0186c55bb7.png Minmus {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/792faf616b02f2ce0458445b82058b01e24fda10.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/d4636ff3543b7c53bc02d3057b3117a8f1383357.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/5da53f86fbfba15c69c74142f71be1b8f5f4d630.png Click here for high-res images.

KSC Texture Improvements

At the Kerbal Space Center, we have reduced the grass repetition, improved blending between grass and concrete and tweaked some level 1 and 2 buildings with some new textures and improved shaders. All in all, the KSC will look better than ever after this update. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/df140f0cd78a1937549f541bdeced4859505603d.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/153c81a4a19ec47fe617f697200b3f4a6116e01d.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/0f01aa35f1a1737e5bc6934191266f98c3691366.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/eaf67b976c5098b68246eaf39d365071dae32aa0.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/638328c968487fa7f65d929a3d82450d81db414e.png Click here to see the high-res images.

Map Mode Changes

Some adjustments are being made to the game’s Map Mode. With this update you will be able to use docking mode and stage your craft whilst in map mode. The stage display button (formerly stage mode) now serves as a toggle to show & hide the stage stack, whether you’re in flight or map view and the map labels will now persist when going back and forth between map and flight mode.

New SRBs

If you’ve been following us, you’ll already know that we’re bringing a range of new solid rocket boosters to the game. From the tiny .625m stack size Mite to the titanic 2.5m wide, 144ton Clydesdale, these new boosters will offer a range of versatile solid-fuel options.  Making History owners get an extra bonus here too with the “Pollux” and a 1.875m nosecone to fit on top of it. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/e54cd34e4bd5927419bbc3613d5f3825842c4fa4.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/8776bc37ca409ab4b01c1a433af24d541a0cb4fa.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/d90718a33aa6b784408abee6b586086db509c67d.png Click here to see high-res images.

Warp to Next Maneuver in NavBall

We are also including a small quality of life feature to the NavBall suggested in the public tracker by 5thHorseman. A warp to next maneuver button is being added to have this option on hand whenever players need it.

Kerbal Space Program 2 at PAX West

We’d like to say thank you again to everyone who visited our Kerbal Space Program booth at PAX West! We are forever grateful for the continued support for Kerbal Space Program 2. Over 2,000 Kerbonauts visited our booth to take photos with Jeb on the Mun, watch our “behind closed doors” presentation with exclusive details sharing gameplay footage of KSP2, and all attendees received their very own KSP flag! During PAX West we also had the chance to hold our very first KSP Community Event with content creators like Scott Manley, Das Valdez, EJ_SA, Shadowzone, Bad News Baron, and Billy Winn Jr. Also attending the event were leaders within the KSP Forum and Modders; Snark, Galileo and LinuxGuruGamer. These pivotal community members had the opportunity to meet with Star Theory and pose questions regarding KSP2 directly to the developers. Many of these content creators have since shared their thoughts on this momentous experience across their respective channels and we encourage you all to give them a watch! Thank you all so much, it’s because of your avid support and interest in the game that we have officially grown into a franchise. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/7c9b09036c1c180c9a001798e20b9bb2259687a5.jpg Matt, Star Theory developer who got signatures from fans at PAX West who visited our booth. Take a look at our PAX West booth in our Instagram story videos! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4463399/fc36136dd4f0141741fbf78f9a185896646a3572.jpg (L to R: Galileo, Shadowzone, Snark, EJ_SA, Jatwaa, LGG, Das, Nate Simpson (Creative Dir. Star Theory), Scott Manley, Chuck Noble (Principal Engineer at Star Theory), BadNewsBaron, Geoff (Museum of Flight). Scott Manley at PAXW ShadowZone at PAXW

Loading Screen Contest

We also want to remind you that you still have until next week (October 2nd) to participate in our Loading Screen Contest! So submit your illustrations, screenshots, pictures and/or any form of fanart you’d like to see in KSP’s in-game loading screens! We will select a set of finalists and their art will be included in update 1.8. Remember, you can share and download crafts and missions on Curse, KerbalX, the KSP Forum and the KSP Steam Workshop. That’s it for this edition. Be sure to join us on our official forums, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Stay tuned for more exciting and upcoming news and development updates! You can also follow Squad and Star Theory on the main social media platforms: https://www.facebook.com/startheorygames/ https://twitter.com/startheorygames https://www.instagram.com/star_theory_games/ https://twitter.com/SquadDevs https://www.instagram.com/squaddevs/ Happy launchings!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4463399/22dc74849d2f4cd732ff30c917eee4a928fd666a.png Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be!

Kerbal Space Program 2

Last week at the opening night of Gamescom we announced the forthcoming sequel and newest addition to our franchise, Kerbal Space Program 2! This sequel will be expanding upon what makes Kerbal Space Program great and will bring space exploration to the next generation with exciting new features that will delight veteran and new players alike. We’re excited to introduce you to Star Theory Games, the developer studio behind Kerbal Space Program 2! Learn about the new development team joining the franchise by watching the Developer Story Trailer. Watch our Cinematic Trailer below to see what we’ll be bringing to KSP2!

• Developer Story Trailer
• Cinematic Trailer

So what can you expect in 2020, when Kerbal Space Program 2 comes out of the VAB? These are just some of the features, you’ll be able to enjoy: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4463399/78d5a7a45073ab608157bd803430c3f402c9f879.jpg Improved Onboarding Rocket science can be a bit overwhelming sometimes and one of the things that Star Theory has set their minds towards is helping facilitate newcomers on their journey to become space explorers. With new animated tutorials, improved UI, and fully revamped assembly and flight instructions, it will be easier than ever to put your creativity to the test, all without sacrificing any of the challenge from the original game. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4463399/e8045aebe573ed7678d9caa2ed3cebb59607a495.jpg Next Generation Technology Kerbal technology is taking major steps forward in Kerbal Space Program 2. With next-generation engines, parts, fuel, and much more, prepare to venture farther within and beyond the original star system! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4463399/088f6890b2577bcc4c4c1b1f00db2c7c8e882580.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4463399/36329226c011e56d4f40173cb1274940157483f8.jpg Colonies Long term colonization of celestial bodies has become a priority for Kerbalkind. Gather resources to construct buildings, space stations, and habitations, as well as find and process unique fuel types. Eventually, these colonies become advanced enough for vehicle construction, propelling them towards deep space and beyond. It’s time for Kerbals to become a type 2 civilization! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4463399/4a4a342e71e195ed1e1586bcf11c1d2d4245c0d0.jpg Interstellar Travel With their next-gen tech, colonies, and resource gathering, Kerbals will reach new levels of exploration: interstellar travel. That’s right, in Kerbal Space Program 2, you’ll be able to discover extrasolar systems with whole new celestial bodies to explore. Among them: Charr, a heat-blasted world of iron; Ovin, a ringed super-Earth with relentless gravity; Rask and Rusk, a binary pair locked in a dance of death; and many more to reward exploration. What mysteries await in these alien worlds? It will be up to you to find out! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4463399/f81acfcbafa940f4d9f2a85437859df89b396f96.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4463399/424333232bbced6b706a298970d427e7bf0498c2.jpg Multiplayer/Modding Modding has always been an essential part of KSP and with Kerbal Space Program 2 it will continue to be so. The technological developments made to the foundations of Kerbal Space Program 2 will build on the beloved modding capabilities of the original game, as well as deliver on the long-requested addition of multiplayer. Soon players will be able to share the challenges of deep space exploration. We’ll reveal more details on these and more features at a later time, so stay tuned! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4463399/bcb1f4cc0b6f05f1b32f1f123c7afd03816f487d.jpg Click here to see these and more screenshots in high-res.

PAX West 2019

Want to see the behind-closed-doors presentation of KSP 2 gameplay? Come by booth 1909 during normal show hours to chat with the developers, take a photo with the Jeb statue, see the presentation, and grab a PAX West exclusive KSP Flag! If you take a photo there be sure to tag @KerbalSpaceP and use #BuildFlyDream.

Kerbal Space Program Update 1.8

We are all very excited for what’s coming in 2020, but until then, there is still plenty of KSP for everyone to enjoy! Squad will continue to support the current game, and as some of you may have seen, there is some really cool stuff coming in the next update for the game KSP 2 announcement. Squad’s goal will always be to provide the best experience for all KSP players. The gameplay experience will be improved even further for KSP 1 with the 1.8 update. Here are some more details of what you can look forward to in this latest update. Celestial Body Visual Improvements If you’ve been following KSP on social media, you might have already learned that new high-quality texture maps & graphic shaders are being implemented for various celestial bodies. In update 1.8 you’ll find high quality texture maps for Mun, Duna and a few other Celestial Bodies that will be revealed along the way. If there are any concerns that the update might hinder the game’s performance on your computers, rest easy knowing you’ll be able to select the celestial bodies’ shader quality in the settings to low (legacy), medium or high. Even for the legacy option, you can expect texture stretching errors to be vastly improved. With the high-quality option, pixel density will be maintained regardless of camera distance to the celestial body, as well as a lack of tiling problems. All in all, celestial bodies will look sharper and more realistic. Take a look for yourself. Unity Upgrade Update 1.8 brings an improvement that Squad has wanted to introduce for some time now - an upgrade to the underlying engine of the game to Unity 2019.2 With this upgrade there are some long-desired performance and graphic improvements, some of which come out of the box, and some which will allow further enhancements down the road. These include:

• KSP will now run under DX11 on the Windows platform (DX9 will no longer be supported) which allows many graphical improvements, such as those on the planetary textures.
• A new PhysX version with the associated performance and precision improvements.
• GPU instancing to improve rendering performance.
• Incremental garbage collection to reduce frame rate stutters, particularly in modded installs.
• And many others.

While this version will have a larger impact on many mods, more than 1.6 or 1.7, the process has been tested and is relatively fast. Still, there will be several changes, due to the introduction of the Roslyn compiler, which brings full C#7 support and moving to full .NET 4.x API (.NET 3.5 support is deprecated). There will be continued efforts to reduce significant impact for Modders, but the belief is this time around the benefits of this upgrade far outweigh the drawbacks. New Parts for Breaking Ground Update 1.8 will also include some exclusive treats for owners of the Breaking Ground Expansion. A new set of fan blades and shrouds will continue to push the creativity of KSP players even further. By combining these fan blades with small electrical rotors and the new shrouds, you’ll be able to increase the performance and thrust of your propellers. Use them to create drones, ducted fan jets, or anything you can imagine. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4463399/5bdfe7bdd080449eca951bd59ccb21bac4513d57.png Improvements are also being made to robotic part resource consumption, with better info on consumption and new improved options for power-out situations. Remember, you can share and download crafts and missions on Curse, KerbalX, the KSP Forum and the KSP Steam Workshop. That’s it for this edition. Be sure to join us on our official forums, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Stay tuned for more exciting and upcoming news and development updates! Happy launchings!

Hello everyone! Kerbal Space Program 1.7.3 is live! In this patch we focused on taking care of additional details of both 1.7 and the Breaking Ground Expansion. We’ve fixed nearly 40 bugs for this patch, and we added brand new features based on your feedback as well as some other elements to enhance the KSP experience. With substantial improvements to the KAL-1000 Track Editor, and the addition of new parts like true propellers, grip pads and turbine engines, we can't wait to see what crazy contraptions you will come up with! Check out this patch's Changelog for further details: ====================================== v1.7.3 ======================================== 1.7.3 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Breaking Ground changelog) +++ Improvements * Added same vessel part collisions advanced tweakable. * Adjusted KerbalEVA Action messages to be above center screen. * Made KerbalEVA screen position configurable via Game Settings - EVA_SCREEN_MESSAGE_X,EVA_SCREEN_MESSAGE_Y * Add ability to switch secondary docking ports (docked) to primary via the PAW. * Add advanced tweakable to docking ports that allows the user to set the attraction force percentage as they are docking. * Convert same vessel docking connections to real docked connections whenever the vessel undocks or decouples elsewhere on the vessel. * Remove from symmetry functionality added to all parts. * Add capability for text entry on float fields in the Part Action Window. * Clear some references on returning to the main menu to release memory. * Add ExternalCmdSeat Ejection Force (advanced tweakable). * Add Leave Seat KSPAction. +++ Localization * Fix Contracts using Greek alphabet from failing to display when game set to Russian Language. +++ Bug Fixes * Fix maneuver node tabs being interactable in flight mode even when tabs are hidden. * Fix temperature renderer messing with child part renderer parameters. * Fix EVA portrait when launching a vessel with Kerbal in external command seat. * Fix kerbal highlighting during mouse over. * Fix radiator panels not rotating properly. * Fix loss of axis and extended action group data when copying parts in the editor. * Fix assigned action/axis bindings not highlighting in action group editor when action sets are enabled. * Fix part positioning errors on vessel spawning far from Unity Origin. +++ Mods * Part class now has isVesselEVA property which handles when vessel is null. * Add ability to override default flow mode on ModuleResource. * Add activeEditor attribute to BaseAction to allow these to be disabled. * Add GameEvent onPartActionNumericSlider when Numeric Slider button is pressed on a PAW. * Add GameEvent onSceneConfirmExit, runs after user input to leave scene prior to FlightState saving. 1.7.3 Changelog - Breaking Ground 1.2.0 DLC ONLY +++ Improvements * Deployed Science Parts will appear under Deployed Science filter and have map nodes if not connected to a Control Station. * Add Seismic Science Screen Message even if in sandbox game mode. * Add grip pad Parts. * Add Propeller Parts. * Add LF/Air Rotors. * Add Nose Cones. * Changed compound part editor behavior to follow robotic parts. * Changed Rotor Torque to now affect strength and not RPM. * Re-balanced all rotors. * Add Extra animations for interacting with Deployed Science. * Add Surface Features VFX - apply forces. * Add Kerbal taking rock sample animation. * Add priority value to KAL - highest priority wins, equal priorities the values are averaged * Add ability to assign axes controls to KAL. * Add axis Functions to KAL: Move Up, Move Down, Copy/Paste Row, flip Axis vertical/horizontal, align ends, clamp values. * Add resize/scale function to KAL. * Add play speed slider. * Add additional KSPActions for all servos - engage, disengage, lock, unlock, etc. * Add shadows LOD settings on Surface Features. +++ Localization * Fix for piston showing variant names in English for all languages. * Fix Action Groups KSPedia page in Japanese. +++ Parts New Parts with Variants * GP-004 Grip Pad. * GP-036 Grip Pad. * GP-156 Grip Pad. * GPS-025 Grip Strip. * GPS-156 Grip Strip. * EM-16S Light Duty Rotor. * EM-32S Standard Rotor. * EM-64S Heavy Duty Rotor. * R121 Turboshaft Engine. * R7000 Turboshaft Engine. * Propeller Blade Type A. * Propeller Blade Type B. * Propeller Blade Type S. * Helicopter Blade Type A. * Helicopter Blade Type B. * Helicopter Blade Type S. * Tiny Nose Cone. * Very Small Nose Cone. * Fixed 36P Hydraulic Cylinder colliders. +++ Bug Fixes * Fix kerbal transfer being blocked by scanner arm. * Fix input locks on EVA kerbals if they ragdoll whilst playing the deployed science part interaction animation. * Fix EVA kerbals speed when they interact with a deployed science part whilst running or walking. * Fix Science Completed percentage on deployed science experiment PAWs when they are deployed in an invalid situation. * Fix Deployed Science experiments continuing to generate science after their Control Station is terminated in the tracking station. * Fix pistons not starting in correct position at launch when locked in the editor. * Fix collecting Surface Features failing due to kerbal movement caused by animation. * Fix excessive EC draw by scanner arm when time warping. * Fix hinge rotation when using mirror symmetry. * Fix piston drag not changing as extension changes. * Fix Deployed Science parts appearing too high above the surface in some situations. * Fix WCoM math of parts with servo rigidbodies. * Fix SAS cancelling angular velocity of rotors. * Fix Robotic Parts Resource information in extended tooltips. * Fix EVA kerbal speed when interacting with Deployed Science parts. * Fix default science display in Deployed Science Experiments in invalid experiment situation. * Fix default 3P6 Hydraulic Cylinder has a noticeable gap when attaching parts to it. * Fix misspelled word in the description of the Grand Slam Passive Seismometer. * Fix texture seams are present on Hydraulic Cylinders, Pistons and Servos. * Fix an NRE is generated when pausing the title at the Space Center after crashing a vessel with a Deployed Seismometer. * Fix keyboard keys still manipulate gameplay when changing the name of the Track Editor of the Kal-1000 in flight mode and the Editors. * Fix Geyser and Cryovolcano force is not synced with audio and particles. * Fix deployed science parts missing 3rd animation. * Fix Kerbals lose their ROC-hammer after quick loading. * Fix PQ celestial bodies shadow casting option is not enabled when "Celestial bodies cast shadows" setting is on. * Fix Rotors not able to reach maximum RPM when un-motorized/motor disabled. * Fix KAL controlling parts across vessel. * Fix KAL controller being affected by space bar. * Fix stage manager display having empty headers in Chinese. * Fix kerbal Ragdoll with future suits when they stumble. * Fix rotor joints when node attaching parts to rotors. +++ Miscellaneous * Added colliders to the Communotron Ground HG-48 dish. * Added unfocused capability to CtrlSurface PAW to reinstate easy access for KrakenTech. +++ Modding * Changed servo current values (extension/position/angle) to be float fields for mod support. Remember that you can help us find bugs/issues by reporting them into our bugtracker and that you can also upvote reports to make them more visible. Happy launchings!

Hello everyone! Kerbal Space Program 1.7.2 is live! In this patch we focused mainly on improvements and bug fixes for the Breaking Ground Expansion. We’ve included an animation for Kerbals when they interact with Deployed Science experiments, added sound effects to Laythe’s Geyser and the Cryovolcano on Vall, and some new color variants for the robotic parts. Additionally, now it will be easier to encounter surface features on celestial bodies. However, there’s a very remote possibility that some of the newly generated surface features could appear where an existing craft is positioned. So, although this is unlikely to happen, we do recommend creating a back-up. There are also bug fixes and a few improvements for the base game, particularly for the new axis group system. Now you’ll be able to tie the main throttle to an axis group. Check out this patch's Changelog for further details: ========================================= v1.7.2======================================== 1.7.2 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Breaking Ground changelog) +++ Improvements * Redesign the Action sets icon during flight to make the current action number more visible. * Made engine thrust limit, and cargo bay deploy limit, and control surface and airbrake authority limits bindable to axis groups. * MainThrottle axis can be bound, but only in absolute mode. +++ Localization * Fix shadow casting string not displaying correctly if player doesn’t have the Breaking Ground Expansion. * Localize the strings for the Axis Actions in the Settings under the vessel Tab. +++ Parts +++ Bugfixes * Fix kerbal flags clipping into backpacks. * Fix lowest part of vessel calculations for Wheels when coming off rails. * Fix localisation for survey waypoint contract objectives. * Fix NRE in maneuver node editor. * Fix PAW displayDirty not working in the editor. * Fix symmetry counterparts (bow-tie) autostrutting. * Fix cutoff string in recovery science report screen. * Fix null reference on ship load when parts have changed their attach nodes. * Fix missing string in Absolute Control / Incremental Control tooltip. * Fix science value of repeat experiments. * Fix EVA portrait clipping in some situations. * Fix EVA portrait texture being transparent +++ Mods +++Miscellaneous 1.7.2 Changelog - Breaking Ground DLC ONLY +++ Improvements * Implement random orientation for surface features. * Add a scale variable in the rocsdef.cfg. * Increase unfocused range on deployed science Part Action Windows to 20m. * Add screen message for seismometer science if in sandbox game. * Kerbals can now change their future suit emissive colors via their PAW and persists to save game roster. * Kerbals can now interact with Deployed science parts (interaction animation). * Increased interaction range of science experiments on arms so that they match folded arm length. * Add Robotics radio button to SteamWorks Craft exporter. Will add Robotics Steam Tag and requires Breaking Ground DLC to workshop items exported with this radio button set on. * Add Geyser and Cryovolcano Sound FX. +++ Localization * Localise attach nodes in rotor PAW. * Localise surface feature debug menu. * Localise extended information for robotics modules. * Fix localization issue in the kspedia for Breaking Ground where Chinese and japanese were incorrect. * Fix localisation for contracts in Japanese being slightly incorrect. * String fixes in all languages. +++ Parts Color Variants: * 1P2 Hydraulic Cylinder (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * 3P6 Hydraulic Cylinder (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * 1P4 Telescoping Hydraulic Cylinder (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * 3PT Telescoping Hydraulic Cylinder(New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * EM-16 Light Duty Rotor (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * EM-32 Standard Rotor (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * EM-64 Heavy Rotor (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * G-00 Hinge (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * G-11 Hinge (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * G-01L Alligator Hinge (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * G-12L Alligator Hinge (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * G-32W Alligator Hinge (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * Rotation Servo F-12 (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * Rotation Servo M-06 (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * Rotation Servo M-12 (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). * Rotation Servo M-25 (New “Gray with Stripes” color variant). +++ Bugfixes * Fix Surface Feature frequency math. Should be much easier to find now. * Remove crater bay from Laythe surface feature biomes. * Made scanner arm retraction more linear to avoid collisions. * Fix kerbal flags clipping into backpacks. * Fix for animation pop when deploying deployed science parts. * Fix correct scale of the surface features. * Fix scan sound not stopping when scan is interrupted for scanner arm. * Fix Future suits emissive toggling correctly with Lights action button. * Fix Cargo Backpack visibility in external command chairs. * Fix dropped deployed science parts in VAB/SPH not launching with main vessel. * Fix potential NRE in Deployed Science when changing scenes. * Fix deployed science deployment on some slopes. * Fix flags getting stuck to scanner arm when they're planted too close. * Changed "Current extension" in piston paw to only display two digits after the decimal point to avoid numbers changing all the time. * Changed the kerbal name in the female future prefab to fix the prefab being wrong in the partInfo. * Fix ROC finder arrows. * Update laser position for scanner arm every frame to avoid gaps if vessel shifts. * Fix black lines appearing on the sides of the Hydraulic and Telescoping pistons, Rotation Servo M-25 and G-32W Hinge. * Fix visible texture seams in Laythe Boulders and Eeloo AliensGlaciers. * All the Surface features now display correct normal maps and shading. * Fix the flashing lights projected on Kerbal faces when walking while wearing the Breaking Ground EVA suit. * RCS jets now line up properly with the jetpack while wearing the Breaking Ground EVA suit. * Fix PD-3 Weather Analyzer “Deploy” and “Retract” animations mismatch sound effects. * Fix "Remove from Symmetry" PAW option not appearing for original part when attached to vessel in editor. * Use localised deployable part name as vessel name. Will only affect newly deployed parts. * Fix scanner arms being audible across the known universe. * Fix surface attachments on the moving part of the pistons. * Fix servo limits getting messed up when loading a craft file or reverting to the editor. * Fix bad piston behavior when pressed against its limits. * KSPedia fixes. * Fix piston servo locking not working. * Fix NRE when starting a mission with Making History and Breaking Ground installed and vessel contains rotor and wheels. * Fix servo limits resetting every time the PAW was opened in the editor. * Fix hinge target angle updates in the editor causing child parts to pull apart. * Fix deploy cargo part icon appearing at the correct time in Kerbal’s PAWs for all Kerbal states. * Fix autostruts handling on craft/vessels that have robotic parts for known use cases. * Show all the tylo dark boulder science results messages. * Fix incorrect message displayed when attempting to pick up a second ROC. * Fix deployed science sounds heard from 200m+ distance. * Fix deployed science part “Deployable Science Part” subcategory duplicated. * Fix Ionographer PD-22 search tags. * Fix HG-48 antenna search tags. * Fix scanner arm interfering with parachute deployment. * Robotics part category size changed to be more appropriate. * Fix Deployed Science contracts displaying incorrect completion amount and not completing properly. * Fix Deployed Science not ever transmitting last 10% of science generated. * Fix Deployed Science science generation calculations. * Fix Science report UI not displaying correct color bars information for Surface feature arm science. * Fix Deployed Science contracts sometimes being given for the wrong CB. * Adjust tolerance for determining if a robotic hinge is moving. * Reduce log messages when Deployed Science tries to transmit and has no CommNet or power. * Fix Surface feature and Deployed Science contracts being offered when EVA is not unlocked at the Astronaut complex. * Fix Surface feature contracts being offered when Surface features are not enabled in the current save game. * Fix NRE quickly deploying a cargo part when a kerbal just started holding it. * Fix Deployed Science contracts counting experiment science on other CBs than the CB the contract is for. * Fix Deployed Science Solar Panels producing zero power when loaded by game is in time warp. * Fix hinges not using EC when target angle updated via incremental axis group binding +++Miscellaneous *Improved detail on the neck ring texture of the Breaking Ground EVA suit. +++ Mods * Add Game events for robotic parts locking/unlocking. Remember that you can help us find bugs/issues by reporting them into our bugtracker and that you can also upvote reports to make them more visible. Happy launchings!