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{{Box|This [[w:Wikipedia:incomplete lists|incomplete list]] is not intended to be exhaustive.  For an exhaustive list, [[thread:55401|see here on the forums]].}}
 
{{Box|This [[w:Wikipedia:incomplete lists|incomplete list]] is not intended to be exhaustive.  For an exhaustive list, [[thread:55401|see here on the forums]].}}
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{{Box|For instructions on how to install these mods and addons, please refer to the [[Addon|addon]] page.}}
  
 
This incomplete list contains some major [[Addon|''mods'' or ''addons'']] for Kerbal Space Program.
 
This incomplete list contains some major [[Addon|''mods'' or ''addons'']] for Kerbal Space Program.
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|colspan="4" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Part Collections'''</big><br>These mods add new components for building vehicles.
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|colspan="5" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Part Collections'''</big><br>These mods add new components for building vehicles.
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|- style="background:#00C8FF"
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| Mod Name
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| Tech Tree Integration
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| Description
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| Latest Version (as of 07/20)
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| Link
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| B9 Aerospace Pack
 
| B9 Aerospace Pack
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| [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
 
| A collection of parts for building large spaceplanes.
 
| A collection of parts for building large spaceplanes.
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| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/92630-0-24-2-B9-Aerospace-Release-5-2-4-(updated-04-10-14) Forum]
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| 1.8.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/155491-18x-b9-aerospace-release-660-feb-5-2020/ Forum] <br> [https://github.com/blowfishpro/B9-Aerospace/releases/ Download]
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|-
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| Far Future Technologies
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| This mod provides pretty optimistic but generally viable spacecraft technologies.
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| 1.12.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/199070-112x-far-future-technologies-august-23-new-engine/#comment-3899095 Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/2603/Far%20Future%20Technologies SpaceDock]
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|-
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| Firespitter
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| A collection of parts for creating fighter planes and especially biplanes.
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| 1.11.x
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| [https://github.com/snjo/Firespitter Download]
 
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| KW Rocketry
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| Infernal Robotics
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| [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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|
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| A parts collection for rockets, many inspired by real-life designs.
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| Flexible joints and articulation which allow spacecraft to contain moving parts and change during missions. A good free substitute for the Breaking Ground expansion.
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| [http://www.curse.com/ksp-mods/kerbal/220894-kw-rocketry-v2-6d Download]<br>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/51037 Forum]
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| 1.7.2
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/184787-infernal-robotics-next/ Forum]<br>[https://github.com/meirumeiru/InfernalRobotics/releases Download]
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|-
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| Interstellar Extended
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| Expands the tech tree to cover more exotic types of energy and propulsion.
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| 1.9.1
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/172026-142-173-181-191-ksp-interstellar-extended-12520-support-thread/ Forum] <br> [https://www.curseforge.com/kerbal/ksp-mods/ksp-interstellar-extended/files/2970030 Download]
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|-
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| Kerbal Atomics
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| Expands the nuclear-powered propulsion roster by adding eight new engines, which come in different standard sizes. Works with vanilla and integrates well with [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/155465-19x-near-future-technologies-fixes-and-updates-may-25/ Near Future Technologies]
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| 1.9.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/130503-19x-kerbal-atomics-fancy-nuclear-engines-february-20%C2%A02020/ Forum] <br> [http://spacedock.info/mod/710/Kerbal%20Atomics Download]
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|-
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| Kerbal Attachment System (KAS)
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| A set of parts for linking together spacecraft or moving parts around on them during missions.
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| 1.8.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/142594-minimum-ksp-version-18-kerbal-attachment-system-kas-v16/ Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/1987/Kerbal%20Attachment%20System%20%28KAS%29 Download]
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|-
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| Kerbal Inventory Systems (KIS)
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| Adds an inventory system and parts of different sizes to transport objects and parts on.
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| 1.8.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/149848-minimum-ksp-version-18-kerbal-inventory-system-kis-v126/ Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/1909/Kerbal%20Inventory%20System%20%28KIS%29 Download]
 
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|-
 
| Kerbal Planetary Base Systems
 
| Kerbal Planetary Base Systems
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| [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
 
| Parts which can be used to help build remote outposts on other bodies.
 
| Parts which can be used to help build remote outposts on other bodies.
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/133606-131140alpha-kerbal-planetary-base-systems-v1510-03-march-2018/ Forum]
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| 1.10.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/133606-110x-kerbal-planetary-base-systems-v1612-14-july-2020/ Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/173/Kerbal%20Planetary%20Base%20Systems Download]
 
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| Kerbal Attachment System
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| KW Rocketry Rebalanced
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| A set of parts for linking together spacecraft or moving parts around on them during missions.
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| A parts collection for rockets, many inspired by real-life designs. Successor to the original KW Rocketry mod.
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/142594-14-kerbal-attachment-system-kas-v064/ Forum]
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| 1.9.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/164554-19x-kw-rocketry-rebalanced/ Forum]<br>[https://spacedock.info/mod/1497/KW%20Rocketry%20Rebalanced Download]
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| Infernal Robotics
 
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|
 
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| Flexible joints and articulation which allow spacecraft to contain moving parts and change during missions.
 
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| [http://www.curse.com/ksp-mods/kerbal/220267-magic-smoke-industries-infernal-robotics-v0-14 Download]<br>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/37707 Forum]
 
 
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|-  
 
| Near Future Technologies
 
| Near Future Technologies
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|[[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
 
| Actually 6 separate mods instead of a single mod, these mods add numerous high-tech features such as advanced electric engines, nuclear reactors, solar panels, large building pieces, and much more.
 
| Actually 6 separate mods instead of a single mod, these mods add numerous high-tech features such as advanced electric engines, nuclear reactors, solar panels, large building pieces, and much more.
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| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/155465-130-near-future-technologies-new-pack-nf-launch-vehicles/ Forum]
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| 1.9.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/155465-19x-near-future-technologies-fixes-and-updates-may-25/ Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/557/Near%20Future%20Propulsion Download]
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| Snacks!
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| Adds a vanilla-friendly life support system and penalties, with consumables (Snacks) and different parts to store and produce them.
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| 1.8.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/149604-18x-snacks-friendly-simplified-life-support/ Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/975/Snacks%20Continued Download]
 
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| Universal Storage
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| Tantares
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|[[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| Modular parts mod for building custom service modules. Fully compatible with DMagic Orbital Science, Kerbal Inventory System and many life support mods.
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| A collection of assorted spaceship and rocket parts inspired by the soviet space program.
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| [https://spacedock.info/mod/329/Universal%20Storage Download]<br>[https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/68043 Forum]
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| 1.9.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/73686-19x-tantares-stockalike-soyuz-and-mir-22227062020/ Forum (with Download Links)]
 
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|-
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|colspan="4" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Realism '''</big><br>These mods add more realism to the game, moving it closer to real-world space operations while often making it more difficult to play in some ways.
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| Universal Storage II
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| Modular parts mod for building custom service modules.  Fully compatible with DMagic Orbital Science, Kerbal Inventory System and many life support mods. Successor to the original Univ. Storage mod.
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| 1.9.1
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/177385-universal-storage-ii-131-and-145-170/ Forum]<br>[https://spacedock.info/mod/1933/Universal%20Storage%20II Download]
 
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|-
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| RemoteTech
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|colspan="5" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Realism '''</big><br>These mods add more realism to the game, moving it closer to real-world space operations while often making it more difficult to play in some ways.
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|-
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| Ferram Aerospace Research Continued (FAR)
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|
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| Updates the aerodynamics model to one much more accurate to the real world. Continuation of the original Ferram Aerospace mod.
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| 1.9
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/179445-18-19-ferram-aerospace-research-continued-v015114-mach-220220/ Forum] <br> [https://github.com/dkavolis/Ferram-Aerospace-Research/releases/tag/v0.15.11.4_Mach_ Download]
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|-
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| Kerbal Operating System (kOS)
 
|
 
|
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| Adds realistic limits to deep-space communications.
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| kOS is a scriptable autopilot system. It allows you write small programs that automate specific tasks.
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| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/83305 Forum]
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| 1.8.1
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/165628-181-kos-v1210-kos-scriptable-autopilot-system/ Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/60/kOS:%20Scriptable%20Autopilot%20System Download]
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|-
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| Real Chute
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|
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| Overhaul of the stock parachute system with several new drag and drogue parachutes.
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| 1.9
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/52931-19-realchute-parachute-systems-v1476-180320/ Forum] <br> [https://github.com/ChrisViral/RealChute/releases/tag/v1.4.7.6 Download]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Realism Overhaul
 
| Realism Overhaul
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|
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|  
 
| A group of mods that change KSP to make it more realistic.
 
| A group of mods that change KSP to make it more realistic.
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| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/99966 Forum]
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| 1.8.1
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/155700-173-181-realism-overhaul-v1281-17-april-2020/ Forum] <br> [https://github.com/KSP-RO/RealismOverhaul/releases/tag/v12.8.1 Download]
 
|-
 
|-
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| Ferram Aerospace Research
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| RemoteTech
 
|
 
|
−
| Updates the aerodynamics model to one much more accurate to the real world.
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| Overhaul for unmanned spacecraft. Adds realistic limits to deep-space communications.
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| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/20451 Forum]
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| 1.10
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|-
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/139167-19-remotetech-v196-2020-02-15/ Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/520 Download]
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| Better Than Starting Manned
 
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| [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
 
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| Rebalances the tech tree around starting out with probe cores only and having to earn the ability to launch manned missions, as well as many other changes.
 
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| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/61632 Forum]
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| TAC Life Support
 
| TAC Life Support
 
|
 
|
 
| Adds life-support requirements and resource limitations to manned missions.
 
| Adds life-support requirements and resource limitations to manned missions.
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| [http://www.curse.com/ksp-mods/kerbal/221022-tac-life-support Download]<br>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/40667 Forum]
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| 1.9.1
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/146465-19x-tac-life-support-v0150-release-15th-mar-2020/ Forum]<br>[https://spacedock.info/mod/915/TAC%20Life%20Support Download]
 
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|-
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| Kerbal Operating System
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| colspan="5" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Utilities'''</big><br>These mods add in features that make tasks easier.
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|-
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|Alternate Resource Panel
 
|
 
|
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| kOS is a scriptable autopilot system. It allows you write small programs that automate specific tasks.
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| A resource panel mod with advanced features such as low resource alarms and consumption rates.
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| [https://kerbalstuff.com/mod/86/kOS:%20Scriptable%20Autopilot%20System Download]<br>[http://ksp-kos.github.io/KOS_DOC/ Docs]<br>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/68089 Forum]
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| 1.9.1
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/54876-19x-ksp-alternate-resource-panel-v21000-april-26/ Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/763/Alternate%20Resource%20Panel Download]
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|-
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|Docking Port Alignment Indicator
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|
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| A small widget to show the alignment of two docking ports to each other.
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| 1.10
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/40423-181-docking-port-alignment-indicator-version-685-updated-121419/ Forum] <br> [http://spacedock.info/mod/543/Docking%20Port%20Alignment%20Indicator Download]
 
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|-
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| OAR
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| Kerbal Alarm Clock
 
|
 
|
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| Adds atmospheres to those planets and moons which don't have atmospheres.
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| Allows the game to schedule alarms and notifications for future events (such as a ship's arrival at a new [[SOI]]).
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/167316-13113optional-atmospheres-revampedoar/ Forum]<br>[https://mods.curse.com/ksp-mods/kerbal/271783-optionalatmosphere Download]
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| 1.9.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/22809-19x-kerbal-alarm-clock-v31300-april-26/ Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/699/Kerbal%20Alarm%20Clock Download]
 
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|-
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| colspan="4" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Utilities'''</big><br>These mods add in features that make tasks easier.
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| Kerbal Engineer Redux
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| Displays the [[TWR]] and [[delta-v]] of spacecraft under construction in the [[VAB]]. Merged into stock game as of [[1.6]].
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| 1.10
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/17833-130-kerbal-engineer-redux-1130-2017-05-28/ Forum] <br> [https://github.com/jrbudda/KerbalEngineer/releases Download]
 
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|-
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| MechJeb 2
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| MechJeb
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| [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
 
| A set of automatic pilot systems which can precisely perform various maneuvers, as well as display more detailed information about a craft or orbit than the base game.
 
| A set of automatic pilot systems which can precisely perform various maneuvers, as well as display more detailed information about a craft or orbit than the base game.
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| [http://kerbal.curseforge.com/ksp-mods/220221-mechjeb Download]<br>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/12384 Forum]
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| 1.10.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/154834-110x-anatid-robotics-mumech-mechjeb-autopilot-2100-5th-july-2019/ Forum (Contains Direct Download Links)]
 
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|-
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| Kerbal Engineer Redux
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| RasterPropMonitor (adopted)
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| [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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|
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| Displays the [[TWR]] and [[delta-v]] of spacecraft under construction in the [[VAB]].
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| Displays multi-purpose interactive screens on various [[IVA]] sections of ships. Can work in partnership with some mods by default. Continuation of the original RPM mod.
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| [http://www.curse.com/ksp-mods/kerbal/220285-kerbal-engineer-redux Download]<br>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/18230 Forum]
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| 1.10.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/190737-18x-110x-rasterpropmonitor-adopted/ Forum] <br> [https://github.com/JonnyOThan/RasterPropMonitor/releases Download]
 
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| Kerbal Alarm Clock
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| Throttle Controlled Avionics
 
|
 
|
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| Allows the game to schedule alarms and notifications for future events (such as a ship's arrival at a new [[SOI]]).
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| Enhanced the altitude control of a ship by manipulating the output of its engines and thrusters. Makes easier to land ships and build usable VTOL spacecraft.
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/22809-14x-kerbal-alarm-clock-v3900-mar-17/ Forum]
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| 1.10
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/97154-19-110-throttle-controlled-avionics/ Forum] <br> [http://spacedock.info/mod/198/Throttle%20Controlled%20Avionics Download]
 
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| Raster Prop Monitor
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| Trajectories
 
|
 
|
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| Displays multi-purpose interactive screens on various [[IVA]] sections of ships. Can work in partner ship with some mods by default.
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| Displays accurate trajectory predictions by accounting atmospheric drag and lift. Works with stock aerodynamics and FAR. Useful to land space shuttles and other spacecraft in a precise manner.
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| [http://github.com/Mihara/RasterPropMonitor/releases Download]
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| 1.10
 +
| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/162324-131-110x-trajectories-v234-2020-07-13-atmospheric-predictions/ Forum] <br> [http://spacedock.info/mod/396/Trajectories Download]
 
|-
 
|-
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|Docking Port Alignment Indicator
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| Transfer Window Planner
 
|
 
|
−
| A small widget to show the alignment of two docking ports to each other.
+
| Helps planning an optimal interplanetary transfer window to maximize resource efficiency. Travel futher with less Delta-V!
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| [http://www.curse.com/ksp-mods/kerbal/220299-docking-port-alignment-indicator-version-3-1 Download]
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| 1.7.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/84005-17x-transfer-window-planner-v1710-august-19/ Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/713/Transfer%20Window%20Planner Download]
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|-
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| colspan="5" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Science'''</big><br>Adds game features relating to gathering information about the environment and earning [[science]].
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|-
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| [x]Science! Continued
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|
 +
| This tool helps keeping track of the experiments performed and science collected across all bodies and biomes.
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| 1.9
 +
| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/182683-ksp-190-x-science-continued-ksp-science-report-and-checklist-v523/ Forum] <br> [https://github.com/Flupster/KSP-X-Science/releases Download]
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|-
 +
| Community Tech Tree
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|
 +
| Modifies the stock tech tree to accomodate community mods by adding new branches and extending existing ones.
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| 1.9.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/90530-19x-community-tech-tree-february-20-2020/ Forum]<br>[https://spacedock.info/mod/534/Community%20Tech%20Tree Download]
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|-
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| DMagic Orbital Science
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| Adds several new science experiments.
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| 1.8.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/59009-18x-dmagic-orbital-science-new-science-parts-v143-1122019/ Forum]<br>[https://spacedock.info/mod/128/DMagic%20Orbital%20Science Download]
 
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|-
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| Kethane
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| colspan="4" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Science'''</big><br>Adds game features relating to gathering information about the environment and earning [[science]].
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| Adds an advanced resource system comparable to stock, primarily for spacecraft to create their own fuel when landed on other celestial bodies.
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| 1.9
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/119480-19-kethane-plugin-and-parts-0103-now-with-background-scanning/ Forum (With Direct Download Link)]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| ScanSat
 
| ScanSat
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| [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| Allows satellites to create maps of the celestial bodies they are orbiting, including [[biome]]s and [[List of easter eggs|easter egg]]s.
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| Allows satellites to create maps of the celestial bodies they are orbiting, including [[biome]]s and [[List of easter eggs|easter egg]]s. You can also earn [[Science|science]] by scanning these celestial bodies.
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/72679-14x-scansat-v185-real-scanning-real-science-at-warp-speed-march-14-2018/ Forum]
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| 1.10
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/72679-1100-scansat-v202-real-scanning-real-science-at-warp-speed-july-7-2020/ Forum] <br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/129 Download]
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|-
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| Station Science Continued
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| align=center | [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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| Adds new types of orbital laboratories and experiments which can be done in orbit. Supercedes the original mod.
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| 1.8
 +
| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/154629-18-station-science-continued-v260/ Forum]<br>[https://github.com/tomforwood/StationScience/releases/tag/v2.6.0 Download]
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|-
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| colspan="5" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Planet Packs'''</big><br>Adds to or modifies the celestial bodies in the game.
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|-
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| Outer Planets
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|
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| Adds four distant gas giants and several moons, based on our solar system, to the game with minimal modification to the stock system. Requires [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/194936-191-kopernicus-continued Kopernicus].
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| 1.9.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/184789-131-19x-outer-planets-mod-v228-20th-july-2020/ Forum]
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|-
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| After Kerbin
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|
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| Takes place two billion years after the stock ksp. In this timeline, the Kerbal species has escaped to Duna, now called Solitude, after Kerbin (AKA Wasteland) becomes inhospitable for life.
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| ?
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| ?
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|-
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|colspan="5" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Cosmetics'''</big><br>Modify the appearance of your worlds and pimp your kerbals!<br>
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|-
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| Chatterer
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|
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| A sound plugin for KSP that adds radio chatter and beeps to your crewed command pods, as well as environmental sounds such as wind and EVA breathing.
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| 1.9.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/83290-19x-chatterer-v0999-keep-talking-20-mar-2020/ Forum]<br> [http://spacedock.info/mod/208/Chatterer Download]
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|-
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| Distant Object Enhancement Continued
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|
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| A visual enhancement mod that makes objects such as planets and spacecraft visible over large distances.
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| 1.9
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/189759-190-distant-object-enhancement-continued-v2002-14-february-2020/ Forum]<br> [https://spacedock.info/mod/2274/Distant%20Object%20Enhancement%20Continued Download]
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|-
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|colspan="5" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Misc Tools'''</big><br>
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|-
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| Toolbar Continued
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|
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| Adds a unified toolbar to the game. Many other mods integrate with this one to display common controls. Supercedes the original Toolbar mod.
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| 1.9.x
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/161857-19x-toolbar-continued-common-api-for-draggableresizable-buttons-toolbar/ Forum]<br> [https://github.com/linuxgurugamer/ksp_toolbar/releases Download]
 
|-
 
|-
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| Kethane Pack
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| KSP Add-on Version Checker (MiniAVC)
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| [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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|
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| Adds an advanced resource system comparable to stock, primarily for spacecraft to create their own fuel when landed on other celestial bodies.
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| A plugin that allows for compatible mods to be checked for their latest versions.
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| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/23979 Forum]<br>[https://github.com/Majiir/Kethane/wiki Wiki]
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| 1.8
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/173126-180-ksp-avc-add-on-version-checker-plugin-miniavc-v2-now-available/ Forum]
 
|-
 
|-
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| Station Science
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| Module Manager
 
|
 
|
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| Adds new types of orbital laboratories and experiments which can be done in orbit.
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| This mod allows to patch existing game and mod files without overwriting them. A mandatory dependency for an important number of mods.
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| [http://kerbal.curseforge.com/ksp-mods/220216-station-science-v-0-4 Download]<br>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/54774 Forum]
+
| 1.10
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/50533-18x-110x-module-manager-414-july-7th-2020-locked-inside-edition/ Forum]
 
|-
 
|-
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| KSP Interstellar
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| colspan="5" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Cheats (For Cheaters!)'''</big><br>Stock Cheats not good enough. Use THESE!
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| [[File:Tech Tree Icon.svg|32px]]
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|-
−
| Expands the tech tree to cover more exotic types of energy and propulsion.
+
| HyperEdit
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| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/43839 Forum]
+
|
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| Allows ships, asteroids and planets to be moved instantly to anywhere the system with no cost. It also allows to refill resources and destroy ships.
 +
| 1.10
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| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/34785-110-hyperedit-v158-july-10-2018-cheat-teleporter-orbitplanet-editor-more/ Forum]
 
|-
 
|-
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| DMagic Orbital Science
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| Dark Multiplayer
 
|
 
|
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| Adds several new science experiments.
+
| (DMP) for short, is a free mod that can be downloaded from the Dark multi-player website. It involves multiple players operating as they would normally, but they can interact with each other's creations in real-time. Servers Are mostly stock, (non-modded) with some exceptions. The Dark Multi-player website is called "d-mp.org"
−
| [http://kerbal.curseforge.com/parts/220208-dmagic-orbital-science Download]<br>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/64972 Forum]
+
| ?
 +
| ?
 
|-
 
|-
−
|colspan="4" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Misc Tools'''</big><br>
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| colspan="5" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Discontinued Mods'''</big><br>Featured mods that are no longer being developed or supported.
 
|-
 
|-
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| Toolbar
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| Better Than Starting Manned
 
|
 
|
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| Adds a unified toolbar to the game. Many other mods integrate with this one to display common controls.
+
| Rebalances the tech tree around starting out with probe cores only and having to earn the ability to launch manned missions, as well as many other changes.  
−
| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/60863 Forum]
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| style="color:red" | Discontinued
 +
| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/61632 Forum]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Crew Manifest
 
| Crew Manifest
 
|
 
|
 
| Allows [[kerbonaut]]s to be transferred between different parts of a spacecraft without having to perform an [[EVA]]. This mod's features have been implemented into the stock game.
 
| Allows [[kerbonaut]]s to be transferred between different parts of a spacecraft without having to perform an [[EVA]]. This mod's features have been implemented into the stock game.
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| style="color:red" | 1.2 <br>(Discontinued)
 
| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/60936 Forum]
 
| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/60936 Forum]
 
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|
 
| A manager which helps install, remove, and keep track of other mods.
 
| A manager which helps install, remove, and keep track of other mods.
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| style="color:red" | Discontinued
 
| [http://www.curse.com/ksp-mods/kerbal/220263-ksp-mod-admin Download]<br>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/26031 Forum]
 
| [http://www.curse.com/ksp-mods/kerbal/220263-ksp-mod-admin Download]<br>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/26031 Forum]
 
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| 6 patches are available, and allows you to translate the game.
 
| 6 patches are available, and allows you to translate the game.
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| style="color:red" | Discontinued
 
| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/94908-International-Project-Language-Patches-Translate-the-game Forum]<br/>[http://www.ksppatch.sitew.org/#Downloads.A Website]
 
| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/94908-International-Project-Language-Patches-Translate-the-game Forum]<br/>[http://www.ksppatch.sitew.org/#Downloads.A Website]
 
|-
 
|-
−
| KSP Add-on Version Checker
+
| Optional Atmospheres Revamped
 
|
 
|
−
| A plugin that allows for compatible mods to be checked for their latest versions.
+
| Adds atmospheres to those planets and moons which don't have atmospheres.
−
| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/79745-0-25-0-KSP-AVC-Add-on-Version-Checker-Plugin-1-1-5-MiniAVC-KSP-AVC-Online Forum]
+
| style="color:red" | 1.3.1<br>(Discontinued)
−
|-
+
| [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/167316-13113optional-atmospheres-revampedoar/ Forum]<br>[https://github.com/DeltaDizzy/OptionalAtmospheresRevamped/releases Download]
−
| colspan="4" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Cheats (For Cheaters!)'''</big><br>
 
−
|-
 
−
| HyperEdit
 
−
|
 
−
| Allows ships, asteroids and planets to be moved instantly to anywhere the system with no cost. It also allows to refill resources and destroy ships.
 
−
| [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/37756-0-23-HyperEdit-Teleporter-Orbit-Planet-Editor-More Forum]
 
 
|}
 
|}
 +
  
 
The criteria to be added in this list are simple :
 
The criteria to be added in this list are simple :
−
* It adds important features to Kerbal Space Program. New game play....
+
* It adds important features to Kerbal Space Program, like rescaling planets.
−
* It corrects some missing stuff in the main game.  
+
* It adds some missing stuff in the main game, like new solar systems, N-body physics, etc.  
−
* There is no major bug...  
+
* There are no major bugs...  
−
* It's fun !
+
* It's fun!
  
 
It is then totally subjective. Feel free to add your favorites addons here.
 
It is then totally subjective. Feel free to add your favorites addons here.
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* [[Calculation Tools]], a collection of calculators which work independently.
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* [[Calculation tools]], a collection of calculators which work independently.
 
* [[Multiplayer]]
 
* [[Multiplayer]]
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* [http://kerbal.curseforge.com/ Kerbal CurseForge] to share mods.
+
* [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/forum/34-add-on-releases/ KSP Add-on Releases] KSP Forum section dedicated to the release and discussion of stable mods.
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* [http://kspmods.net/ Ksp Mods].
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* [https://SpaceDock.info SpaceDock] Largest KSP mod sharing website.
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* [https://SpaceDock.info SpaceDock] Largest Kerbal Spaceprogram mod sharing website.
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* [https://www.curseforge.com/kerbal/ksp-mods KSP Curse mods] KSP mod sharing website hosted by Curse.
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* [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/55401-Community-Mods-and-Plugins-Library Mod List] On the forums by User (Nismobg)
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* [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/197082-ckan-the-comprehensive-kerbal-archive-network-v1304-hubble// The Comprehensive Kerbal Archive Network], or CKAN, a standalone mod manager for KSP.
 +
* [https://kspmods.net/ Ksp Mods].
 +
* [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/155960-community-mods-and-plugins-library/ Community Mods and Plugin Library] On the forums by User "Nismobg" (Outdated list)

Latest revision as of 04:48, 29 June 2024

This incomplete list is not intended to be exhaustive. For an exhaustive list, see here on the forums.
For instructions on how to install these mods and addons, please refer to the addon page.

This incomplete list contains some major mods or addons for Kerbal Space Program.

Legend :

  • Tech Tree Icon.svg : Those mods are well integrated into the Career Mode tech tree.


Part Collections
These mods add new components for building vehicles.
Mod Name Tech Tree Integration Description Latest Version (as of 07/20) Link
B9 Aerospace Pack Tech Tree Icon.svg A collection of parts for building large spaceplanes. 1.8.x Forum
Download
Far Future Technologies Tech Tree Icon.svg This mod provides pretty optimistic but generally viable spacecraft technologies. 1.12.x Forum
SpaceDock
Firespitter Tech Tree Icon.svg A collection of parts for creating fighter planes and especially biplanes. 1.11.x Download
Infernal Robotics Flexible joints and articulation which allow spacecraft to contain moving parts and change during missions. A good free substitute for the Breaking Ground expansion. 1.7.2 Forum
Download
Interstellar Extended Tech Tree Icon.svg Expands the tech tree to cover more exotic types of energy and propulsion. 1.9.1 Forum
Download
Kerbal Atomics Tech Tree Icon.svg Expands the nuclear-powered propulsion roster by adding eight new engines, which come in different standard sizes. Works with vanilla and integrates well with Near Future Technologies 1.9.x Forum
Download
Kerbal Attachment System (KAS) Tech Tree Icon.svg A set of parts for linking together spacecraft or moving parts around on them during missions. 1.8.x Forum
Download
Kerbal Inventory Systems (KIS) Tech Tree Icon.svg Adds an inventory system and parts of different sizes to transport objects and parts on. 1.8.x Forum
Download
Kerbal Planetary Base Systems Tech Tree Icon.svg Parts which can be used to help build remote outposts on other bodies. 1.10.x Forum
Download
KW Rocketry Rebalanced Tech Tree Icon.svg A parts collection for rockets, many inspired by real-life designs. Successor to the original KW Rocketry mod. 1.9.x Forum
Download
Near Future Technologies Tech Tree Icon.svg Actually 6 separate mods instead of a single mod, these mods add numerous high-tech features such as advanced electric engines, nuclear reactors, solar panels, large building pieces, and much more. 1.9.x Forum
Download
Snacks! Tech Tree Icon.svg Adds a vanilla-friendly life support system and penalties, with consumables (Snacks) and different parts to store and produce them. 1.8.x Forum
Download
Tantares Tech Tree Icon.svg A collection of assorted spaceship and rocket parts inspired by the soviet space program. 1.9.x Forum (with Download Links)
Universal Storage II Tech Tree Icon.svg Modular parts mod for building custom service modules. Fully compatible with DMagic Orbital Science, Kerbal Inventory System and many life support mods. Successor to the original Univ. Storage mod. 1.9.1 Forum
Download
Realism
These mods add more realism to the game, moving it closer to real-world space operations while often making it more difficult to play in some ways.
Ferram Aerospace Research Continued (FAR) Updates the aerodynamics model to one much more accurate to the real world. Continuation of the original Ferram Aerospace mod. 1.9 Forum
Download
Kerbal Operating System (kOS) kOS is a scriptable autopilot system. It allows you write small programs that automate specific tasks. 1.8.1 Forum
Download
Real Chute Overhaul of the stock parachute system with several new drag and drogue parachutes. 1.9 Forum
Download
Realism Overhaul A group of mods that change KSP to make it more realistic. 1.8.1 Forum
Download
RemoteTech Overhaul for unmanned spacecraft. Adds realistic limits to deep-space communications. 1.10 Forum
Download
TAC Life Support Adds life-support requirements and resource limitations to manned missions. 1.9.1 Forum
Download
Utilities
These mods add in features that make tasks easier.
Alternate Resource Panel A resource panel mod with advanced features such as low resource alarms and consumption rates. 1.9.1 Forum
Download
Docking Port Alignment Indicator A small widget to show the alignment of two docking ports to each other. 1.10 Forum
Download
Kerbal Alarm Clock Allows the game to schedule alarms and notifications for future events (such as a ship's arrival at a new SOI). 1.9.x Forum
Download
Kerbal Engineer Redux Tech Tree Icon.svg Displays the TWR and delta-v of spacecraft under construction in the VAB. Merged into stock game as of 1.6. 1.10 Forum
Download
MechJeb Tech Tree Icon.svg A set of automatic pilot systems which can precisely perform various maneuvers, as well as display more detailed information about a craft or orbit than the base game. 1.10.x Forum (Contains Direct Download Links)
RasterPropMonitor (adopted) Displays multi-purpose interactive screens on various IVA sections of ships. Can work in partnership with some mods by default. Continuation of the original RPM mod. 1.10.x Forum
Download
Throttle Controlled Avionics Enhanced the altitude control of a ship by manipulating the output of its engines and thrusters. Makes easier to land ships and build usable VTOL spacecraft. 1.10 Forum
Download
Trajectories Displays accurate trajectory predictions by accounting atmospheric drag and lift. Works with stock aerodynamics and FAR. Useful to land space shuttles and other spacecraft in a precise manner. 1.10 Forum
Download
Transfer Window Planner Helps planning an optimal interplanetary transfer window to maximize resource efficiency. Travel futher with less Delta-V! 1.7.x Forum
Download
Science
Adds game features relating to gathering information about the environment and earning science.
[x]Science! Continued This tool helps keeping track of the experiments performed and science collected across all bodies and biomes. 1.9 Forum
Download
Community Tech Tree Modifies the stock tech tree to accomodate community mods by adding new branches and extending existing ones. 1.9.x Forum
Download
DMagic Orbital Science Tech Tree Icon.svg Adds several new science experiments. 1.8.x Forum
Download
Kethane Tech Tree Icon.svg Adds an advanced resource system comparable to stock, primarily for spacecraft to create their own fuel when landed on other celestial bodies. 1.9 Forum (With Direct Download Link)
ScanSat Tech Tree Icon.svg Allows satellites to create maps of the celestial bodies they are orbiting, including biomes and easter eggs. You can also earn science by scanning these celestial bodies. 1.10 Forum
Download
Station Science Continued Tech Tree Icon.svg Adds new types of orbital laboratories and experiments which can be done in orbit. Supercedes the original mod. 1.8 Forum
Download
Planet Packs
Adds to or modifies the celestial bodies in the game.
Outer Planets Adds four distant gas giants and several moons, based on our solar system, to the game with minimal modification to the stock system. Requires Kopernicus. 1.9.x Forum
After Kerbin Takes place two billion years after the stock ksp. In this timeline, the Kerbal species has escaped to Duna, now called Solitude, after Kerbin (AKA Wasteland) becomes inhospitable for life.  ?  ?
Cosmetics
Modify the appearance of your worlds and pimp your kerbals!
Chatterer A sound plugin for KSP that adds radio chatter and beeps to your crewed command pods, as well as environmental sounds such as wind and EVA breathing. 1.9.x Forum
Download
Distant Object Enhancement Continued A visual enhancement mod that makes objects such as planets and spacecraft visible over large distances. 1.9 Forum
Download
Misc Tools
Toolbar Continued Adds a unified toolbar to the game. Many other mods integrate with this one to display common controls. Supercedes the original Toolbar mod. 1.9.x Forum
Download
KSP Add-on Version Checker (MiniAVC) A plugin that allows for compatible mods to be checked for their latest versions. 1.8 Forum
Module Manager This mod allows to patch existing game and mod files without overwriting them. A mandatory dependency for an important number of mods. 1.10 Forum
Cheats (For Cheaters!)
Stock Cheats not good enough. Use THESE!
HyperEdit Allows ships, asteroids and planets to be moved instantly to anywhere the system with no cost. It also allows to refill resources and destroy ships. 1.10 Forum
Dark Multiplayer (DMP) for short, is a free mod that can be downloaded from the Dark multi-player website. It involves multiple players operating as they would normally, but they can interact with each other's creations in real-time. Servers Are mostly stock, (non-modded) with some exceptions. The Dark Multi-player website is called "d-mp.org"  ?  ?
Discontinued Mods
Featured mods that are no longer being developed or supported.
Better Than Starting Manned Rebalances the tech tree around starting out with probe cores only and having to earn the ability to launch manned missions, as well as many other changes. Discontinued Forum
Crew Manifest Allows kerbonauts to be transferred between different parts of a spacecraft without having to perform an EVA. This mod's features have been implemented into the stock game. 1.2
(Discontinued) 		Forum
KSP Mod Admin A manager which helps install, remove, and keep track of other mods. Discontinued Download
Forum
Language Patches 6 patches are available, and allows you to translate the game. Discontinued Forum
Website
Optional Atmospheres Revamped Adds atmospheres to those planets and moons which don't have atmospheres. 1.3.1
(Discontinued) 		Forum
Download


The criteria to be added in this list are simple :

  • It adds important features to Kerbal Space Program, like rescaling planets.
  • It adds some missing stuff in the main game, like new solar systems, N-body physics, etc.
  • There are no major bugs...
  • It's fun!

It is then totally subjective. Feel free to add your favorites addons here.

Just remember to add a good description, telling why the addon is important for you, how it is integrated in the game.... and so on

See also

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