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| − | This article is a list of tutorials that will guide you through the finer points of the Kerbal Space Program. | + | This article is a list of '''tutorials''' that will guide you through the finer points of the Kerbal Space Program. Be aware that some tutorials may be outdated. |
''Please note that these articles are user-created, and each user is responsible for their tutorial.'' | ''Please note that these articles are user-created, and each user is responsible for their tutorial.'' | ||
| + | * New for version 1.10.1 is a comprehensive [[Tutorial:How to Play|How to Play]] guide by [[User:Quizzical|Quizzical]]. | ||
| + | * For a high-level overview of the game mechanics, you can read this [[Tutorial:Game Manual|Game Manual]] by ''[[User:SGCam|SGCam]]''. | ||
| + | * For first-time players, try [[Tutorial: Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner]]. | ||
| + | * A less detailed "cheat sheet" type reference is available as [[Basic Maneuvers]]. | ||
| + | * For a history-based series of missions that build up your knowledge, check out [[Campaigns]]. | ||
| + | * A list of the game's default [[key bindings]] is also available. | ||
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| − | + | == Rocket and Probe Design == | |
| − | + | * [[Cheat Sheet]] A handy collection of mathematical equations and calculation examples | |
| − | == Rocket | ||
* [[Tutorial:Basic Rocket Design|Basic Rocket Design]] by Senshi | * [[Tutorial:Basic Rocket Design|Basic Rocket Design]] by Senshi | ||
| − | * [[Tutorial: | + | * [[Tutorial: Basic Probe And Satellite Building|Basic Probe And Satellite Building]] By Nova Storm |
| + | * [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/72093-exploring-the-system-a-design-tutorial-campaign-090-final/ Exploring the System] a comprehensive mission and vehicle design campaign by Pecan | ||
* [[Tutorial:Intermediate Rocket Design|Intermediate Rocket Design]] | * [[Tutorial:Intermediate Rocket Design|Intermediate Rocket Design]] | ||
* [[Tutorial:Advanced Rocket Design|Advanced Rocket Design]] by Vincent McConnell and Kosmo-not | * [[Tutorial:Advanced Rocket Design|Advanced Rocket Design]] by Vincent McConnell and Kosmo-not | ||
* [[Tutorial:Asparagus Staging|Asparagus Staging]] a method to design very fuel-efficient rockets | * [[Tutorial:Asparagus Staging|Asparagus Staging]] a method to design very fuel-efficient rockets | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Rocket Assembly|Rocket Assembly]] Making the most of sub-assemblies, by shadowraven | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Whats with all the math?|What's with all the math?]] A non-rigorous explanation of the math in KSP | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Recovering Rocket Stages|Recovering Rocket Stages]] Recovering those usually-expended stages for more funds! | ||
| + | * [[How to Build a Basic Satellite|Making a Small Satellite]] Great for littering space with. By ReadingChicken | ||
| + | * [[How to make real rockets with making history]] | ||
| + | * [[How to Make Effective Space Station Launch Vehicles]] by Noah of Dryve Aerospace | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Breaking Ground tutorials === | ||
| + | * Quick notes regarding parts | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Making a Breaking ground Propeller]] Creating a tutorial using Breaking grounds DLC | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Deployable Science]] How to deploy and use the new parts to collect science | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Orbiting and Docking == | ||
| + | === Orbiting Fundamentals === | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: How to Get into Orbit|How to Get into Orbit]] a primer on how to get into your first orbit | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Basic Orbiting (Math)|Basic Orbiting (Math)]] by Entroper | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner|Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Advanced Orbiting|Advanced Orbiting]] by Entroper | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Earth-Moon Aldrin Cycler|Advanced Earth-Moon Aldrin Cycler Orbit]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Land at the Space Center|Land at the Space Center]] by an anonymous person from Albany, New York | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Gravity Assist|Performing a gravity assist]] | ||
| + | * [[Camera view]] How to see yourself in space | ||
| + | * [[Geosynchronous Orbit (Math)]] | ||
| + | === Orbital Rendezvous === | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: The Berry Maneuver]] Simple instructions on how to get to another planet or moon without all the waiting (it is not necessary to wait for your target planet to reach you) by Gregory Berry | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Orbital Rendezvous|Tutorial 1]] and [[Tutorial: Orbital Rendezvous|tutorial 2]] (should be merged) | ||
| + | * A detailed discussion on [[Tutorial: How to meet objects in orbit|how to meet objects in orbit]], including how to synchronize orbits/phases | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Docking === | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Docking Is Easy]] (if you follow this tutorial) Docking is easy if you understand the navball. Waiting for a close intersection is not necessary. This tutorial is simple and detailed instructions to dock without frustration. By Gregory Berry | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Basic Docking|Basic Docking]] by PD | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Orbital Docking with the Kergena Target Vehicle|Orbital Docking with the Kergena Target Vehicle]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Rover Design == |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Basic Rover Design]] by Alto |
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| − | == | + | == Plane and Spaceplane Design == |
| + | * [[Tutorial: Basic Plane Design|Basic Plane Design]] by StelarCF | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Fighter Plane Design|Fighter Plane Design]] by ZXZX10000 & StelarCF | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Spaceplane basics|Spaceplane basics]] by Heatseeker | ||
| + | * [https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/47818-basic-aircraft-design-explained-simply-with-pictures Basic Aircraft Design - Explained Simply, With Pictures] by keptin (partially obsolete as of 1.0; ignore comments about drag) | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Your First Plane]] by AnArgonianSpellsword (edited by Rosuav) | ||
| − | The high level of realism in Kerbal Space Program allows to recreate historical missions of human spaceflight | + | ==Real life missions== |
| + | The high level of realism in Kerbal Space Program allows to recreate historical, current and future missions of human spaceflight. These missions start simple and become gradually more complex, so they are a great way to learn KSP. For a logical and progressive list of missions, goals, and milestones that may or may not have tutorials linked, check out the [[Campaigns]] article to get ideas in planning your own space program. | ||
| − | * [[Tutorial: Sputnik 1 | Sputnik 1]] - first satellite in orbit | + | * [[Tutorial: Sputnik 1|Sputnik 1]] - first satellite in orbit |
| − | * [[Tutorial: Vostok 1 | Vostok 1]] - first human spaceflight | + | * [[Tutorial: Vostok 1|Vostok 1]] - first human spaceflight |
| − | * [[Tutorial: Gemini 6A and 7 | Gemini 6A | + | * [[Tutorial: Gemini 6A and 7|Gemini 6A & 7]] First orbital rendezvous |
| − | * [[Tutorial: Luna 9 | Luna 9]] - First soft landing of a probe on the moon | + | * [[Tutorial: Luna 9|Luna 9]] - First soft landing of a probe on the moon |
| − | * [[Tutorial: Apollo 11 | Apollo 11]] - First human moon landing | + | * [[Tutorial: Apollo 11|Apollo 11]] - First human moon landing |
| − | * [[Tutorial: ISS | International Space Station]] - Series of missions for the current space station. | + | * [[Tutorial: Apollo 15|Apollo 15]] - First moon buggy. |
| + | * [[Tutorial:Salyut programme|Salyut programme]] - First space stations of any kind | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Mir|Mir]] - First Modular space station | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Deep Impact|Deep Impact]] - first look into a Comet. | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: ISS|International Space Station]] - Series of missions for the current space station. | ||
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| − | * [[Tutorial: Viking 1 | Viking 1]] - First soft landing on Mars | + | * [[Tutorial: Viking 1|Viking 1]] - First soft landing on Mars |
| − | --> | + | * [[Tutorial: US Mars Probes|US Mars Probes]] - Mars probes from NASA's history --> |
| + | * [[Tutorial: Mars One|Mars One]] - first colony on Mars consisting of four people at first by 2023. | ||
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| + | ==Career mode== | ||
| + | * [[Career Tutorials|Basic Career Mode Knowledge]] by [[User:TheVman|TheVman]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Start a career game|Maximizing the First Mission]] by [[User:Brendan|Brendan]] | ||
| + | * [[Money Farming|Money Farming]] by [[User:bshagopian|bshagopian]] | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeKZ71h6AqY Getting Started - The First Two Missions] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Career mode (Richmountain112)]] (It should be obvious who made it) - Covers literally everything you need to know. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Science mode== | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Basic Science mode|Basic Science mode]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Science mode|Science Mode Tutorial]] | ||
==Planets and Moons== | ==Planets and Moons== | ||
| + | === General === | ||
| + | * [[Traveling Around the Kerbol System]] by [[User:nicnacnic|nicnacnic]] (Not Complete) | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Hopping around celestial bodies|Hopping around celestial bodies]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Kerbin Orbit === | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[Reusable Kerbal Exploration 1: LKO]] | ||
| + | * [[Making a Gigantic LKO Space Station]] | ||
| + | * [[How to make a spaceship with an interior living space]] | ||
=== Mun === | === Mun === | ||
| − | * [[Mun Landing | Traveling to The Mun]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]] | + | * [[Tutorial:Mun For Dummies|Mun For Dummies: Travelling to the Mun and Back]] by [[User:nicnacnic|nicnacnic]] (For Version 1.0 to 1.2) |
| − | * [[Free Return Trajectory]] to the [[Mun]] by [[User:PD|PD]] (Credit to [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?action=profile;u=10640 Rascal Nag (Forum Profile)] for [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?topic=6058.0 original forum tutorial]) | + | * [[Tutorial:Mun Landing|Traveling to The Mun]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]] |
| + | * [[Tutorial:Free Return Trajectory|Free Return Trajectory]] to the [[Mun]] by [[User:PD|PD]] (Credit to [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?action=profile;u=10640 Rascal Nag (Forum Profile)] for [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?topic=6058.0 original forum tutorial]) | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Mun Orbital Station]] by [[User:JimbobIsEpic|JimbobIsEpic]] with a major edit by [[User: DiamondT|DiamondT]] | ||
| + | *[[Tutorial:Building a Lunar base|Building a lunar base]] by [[User:Mnethercutt|Mnethercutt]] | ||
| + | *[[Tutorial:Mun Super Easy|Mun Landing Without All That Math]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Realistic Munar Base]] by [[User:KAL2000]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Mun Squared]] by [[User:KAL2000]] | ||
=== Minmus === | === Minmus === | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:How to get to Minmus|How to get to Minmus]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]] | ||
| + | * [[Minmus 101: Landing on Minmus and coming back]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | === Moho === |
| + | *[[Traveling to Moho]] by [[User:ZXStarFox|ZXStarFox]] | ||
| + | *[[The annual and reliable Moho Transfer Opportunity]] | ||
=== Eve === | === Eve === | ||
| − | + | * [[Tutorial:How to get to Eve|Traveling to Eve]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]] | |
| − | * [[Tutorial:How to get to Eve | Traveling to Eve]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]] | + | * [[Tutorial:Returning From Eve|Returning from Eve]] |
=== Duna === | === Duna === | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:How to get to Duna|Traveling to Duna and Back]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Low tech Duna sample return|Low tech Duna sample return]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Duna Rover]] by [[User:KAL2000]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Ike Rover]] by [[User:KAL2000]] | ||
| − | * [[Tutorial:How to get to | + | === Jool === |
| + | * [[Tutorial:How to get to Jool]] by [[User:nicnacnic|nicnacnic]] (For Version 1.0 to 1.2) | ||
=== Laythe === | === Laythe === | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:LF Laythe|"Let's Fly!" Tutorial: Traveling to Laythe]] by [[User:greenjinjo|greenjinjo]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Spaceplane_to_Laythe|Take a Spaceplane to Laythe and Back]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Laythe Aerobraking]] by [[User:nicnacnic|nicnacnic]] | ||
| − | + | ===Eeloo=== | |
| + | [[Tutorial:Traveling to Eeloo]] by [[User:StanzInc|StanzInc]] | ||
| − | == General Information == | + | == General Information == |
* [[Orbital and physics terms]] | * [[Orbital and physics terms]] | ||
| + | * [[:Tutorial:Action group]] | ||
* [[Maneuver node]] | * [[Maneuver node]] | ||
| + | * [[Orbit darkness time]] | ||
| + | * [[Science]] | ||
| + | * [[Tech tree]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Installing Addons]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Improved KSC]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Ideal Orbits for Communication Satellites]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Setting up a CommNet system]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Refueling in space]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Fun Mission Ideas]] by [[User:KAL2000]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Finding Easter Eggs]] by [[User:KAL2000]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Customization == | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Modifing Kerbals|Modifing Kerbals]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Create custom flags!|Create custom flags!]] | ||
| + | * [[Part Tweaks]] by [[geostar1024]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Changing Part Configuration Files|Changing CFG Files]] by [[User:Mnethercutt|Mnethercutt]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Sharing craft files|Sharing craft files]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Making Planets|Making Your Own Planets With Kopernicus]] by KspGuy415 | ||
== Add-on Development == | == Add-on Development == | ||
| − | * [[Making an asset from start to finish]] | + | * [[Making an asset from start to finish]] - [[User:Darrknox|Darrknox]] & [[User:Killerhurtz|Killerhurtz]] |
| − | + | * [[Plugins]] (using and creating) - [[User:N3X15|N3X15]] | |
* [[Adding Airlocks and Ladders to Parts]] | * [[Adding Airlocks and Ladders to Parts]] | ||
* [[Editing MBM Textures]] | * [[Editing MBM Textures]] | ||
| − | * [[Kerbal to Pro: Modelling in 3ds Max]] | + | * [[Kerbal to Pro: Modelling in 3ds Max]] - [[User:Bilsta1000|Bilsta1000]] covers modelling, texturing, basic animation and importing to KSP |
| + | * [[Community API Documentation]] | ||
| + | * [[Garbage Reduction]] | ||
== Stubs == | == Stubs == | ||
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* [[Multifunctional rocket]] by Adicogames | * [[Multifunctional rocket]] by Adicogames | ||
* [[Basic SSTO Design]] by Suzaka | * [[Basic SSTO Design]] by Suzaka | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Basic Orbiting|Basic Orbiting]] by Entroper | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Spaceplane basics|Spaceplane basics]] by Heatseeker | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: Direct-Ascent Mun Landing|Direct-Ascent Mun Landing]] by B_36 | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial: The Kergena Target Vehicle (KTV): Orbital Docking Practice|Kergena Target Vehicle]] by Mpickering | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Orbital_Rendezvous|Orbital Rendezvous]] | ||
| + | * [[Tutorial:Making a planet|Making a planet]] by JebKeb | ||
| − | * [[ | + | == Rureglathon's Narrated Video Tutorials == |
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq84OfdEcKxRNMnK10GRTyeBbdDg23xYz Playlist of all tutorials] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lz5u_AjAI4 How to get into orbit] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyDGpdBHL2s Rover design tutorial] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WMkoJ96jWc Advanced rocket design tutorial] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7qMGpx011c Basic orbiting/maneuver tutorial] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC-HCj1hH_Q How to set up and perform transfer burns] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClBu_hC6ME8 How to build and fly SSTO Spaceplanes] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGOrQm24pwY Geostationary orbit tutorial] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9GXfop37Mc How to land on Moons] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbHSFtMQKyo How to return from Moons] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD20EdYWI6Y Asparagus staging tutorial] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hwX854eG8E Space Shuttle design tutorial] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGOrQm24pwY Apollo style mission tutorial/walkthrough] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6GDNJYndyM Advanced plane building tutorial] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQXlGhikSYI Rendezvous tutorial] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ur1OPk12KQ Docking tutorial] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vaId5pq87k How to get a free return trajectory] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tQOZl1d_m8 How to make interplanetary transfers (without a calculator)] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xusWav-ufNI How to capture asteroids] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3sO8iYo648 How to recreate Apollo 11] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwCRbfk4sXE How to make Cargo Bay Doors] | ||
| + | For more tutorials and other videos, my YouTube channel is [http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34_4bRrgxn62E1xjhdt3ag here]. | ||
| + | == Video tutorials == | ||
| + | Feel free to check out the [[Kerbal Space Program Media Page]] for tutorials, channels, and other videos exploring what you can do in KSP. | ||
| − | + | * [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB3Ia8aQsDKgGHrNZnz2ca8NVuyj7eHXc KSP - Absolute Beginner's Guide] | |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSBJrA4Gj7g Getting&Making Orbit ] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSBJrA4Gj7g Getting&Making Orbit ] | ||
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rPBI9EqQFA Docking Part 1 ][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVmZILdFW5g Docking Part 2 ] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rPBI9EqQFA Docking Part 1 ][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVmZILdFW5g Docking Part 2 ] | ||
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbdbYiIAX5I Tips & Tricks & Hints Part 2 (Getting orbit)] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbdbYiIAX5I Tips & Tricks & Hints Part 2 (Getting orbit)] | ||
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13yFs595hqM Action Groups Tutorial ] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13yFs595hqM Action Groups Tutorial ] | ||
| − | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE4m7LownMw Changing the Primary Command/Pod Module's Tutorial ] | + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE4m7LownMw Changing the Primary Command/Pod Module's Tutorial] (Not required since [[0.21]]) |
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_B9lv_M3oc&feature=related Getting the Perfect Orbit Everytime] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_B9lv_M3oc&feature=related Getting the Perfect Orbit Everytime] | ||
| − | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoCOgJn5O_A Easy guide to Orbiting, updated for v0.11]also works for v0.12 | + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoCOgJn5O_A Easy guide to Orbiting, updated for v0.11] also works for v0.12 |
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RvVjysJKB4 Build and Fly A Rocket Into Orbit (Narrated)] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RvVjysJKB4 Build and Fly A Rocket Into Orbit (Narrated)] | ||
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgbTA1mac3I Orbit Made Easy] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgbTA1mac3I Orbit Made Easy] | ||
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFBftGe_dXQ Beginners Guide on How To Get To The Mun in Kerbal Space Program] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFBftGe_dXQ Beginners Guide on How To Get To The Mun in Kerbal Space Program] | ||
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SOwbuF_7v4 How to Get into a Solar Orbit] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SOwbuF_7v4 How to Get into a Solar Orbit] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vym4aYaoa7w Armor Building Guide] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVfBsWZdW0M Missile Building Guide] | ||
== Creating New Tutorials == | == Creating New Tutorials == | ||
| − | To create your own tutorial, start with [[Tutorial:Template]]. | + | To create your own tutorial, start with [[Tutorial:Template]]. When adding to the [[:Category:Tutorials]] add the name of the tutorial (like in the template) to sort the pages without the prefix ''Tutorial:''. |
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| + | '''Note to tutorial writers:''' These are supposed to be tutorials. Think "Orbits for Dummies." If you're going to explain intricate details (including math!), consider marking your tutorial "'''Advanced'''". | ||
| − | [[Category:Tutorials| | + | {{Tutorials}} |
| + | [[Category:Tutorials| ]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:28, 5 July 2024
This article is a list of tutorials that will guide you through the finer points of the Kerbal Space Program. Be aware that some tutorials may be outdated.
Please note that these articles are user-created, and each user is responsible for their tutorial.
- New for version 1.10.1 is a comprehensive How to Play guide by Quizzical.
- For a high-level overview of the game mechanics, you can read this Game Manual by SGCam.
- For first-time players, try Tutorial: Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner.
- A less detailed "cheat sheet" type reference is available as Basic Maneuvers.
- For a history-based series of missions that build up your knowledge, check out Campaigns.
- A list of the game's default key bindings is also available.
Contents
- 1 Rocket and Probe Design
- 2 Orbiting and Docking
- 3 Rover Design
- 4 Plane and Spaceplane Design
- 5 Real life missions
- 6 Career mode
- 7 Science mode
- 8 Planets and Moons
- 9 General Information
- 10 Customization
- 11 Add-on Development
- 12 Stubs
- 13 Rureglathon's Narrated Video Tutorials
- 14 Video tutorials
- 15 Creating New Tutorials
Rocket and Probe Design
- Cheat Sheet A handy collection of mathematical equations and calculation examples
- Basic Rocket Design by Senshi
- Basic Probe And Satellite Building By Nova Storm
- Exploring the System a comprehensive mission and vehicle design campaign by Pecan
- Intermediate Rocket Design
- Advanced Rocket Design by Vincent McConnell and Kosmo-not
- Asparagus Staging a method to design very fuel-efficient rockets
- Rocket Assembly Making the most of sub-assemblies, by shadowraven
- What's with all the math? A non-rigorous explanation of the math in KSP
- Recovering Rocket Stages Recovering those usually-expended stages for more funds!
- Making a Small Satellite Great for littering space with. By ReadingChicken
- How to make real rockets with making history
- How to Make Effective Space Station Launch Vehicles by Noah of Dryve Aerospace
Breaking Ground tutorials
- Quick notes regarding parts
- Tutorial:Making a Breaking ground Propeller Creating a tutorial using Breaking grounds DLC
- Tutorial:Deployable Science How to deploy and use the new parts to collect science
Orbiting and Docking
Orbiting Fundamentals
- How to Get into Orbit a primer on how to get into your first orbit
- Basic Orbiting (Math) by Entroper
- Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner
- Advanced Orbiting by Entroper
- Advanced Earth-Moon Aldrin Cycler Orbit
- Land at the Space Center by an anonymous person from Albany, New York
- Performing a gravity assist
- Camera view How to see yourself in space
- Geosynchronous Orbit (Math)
Orbital Rendezvous
- Tutorial: The Berry Maneuver Simple instructions on how to get to another planet or moon without all the waiting (it is not necessary to wait for your target planet to reach you) by Gregory Berry
- Tutorial 1 and tutorial 2 (should be merged)
- A detailed discussion on how to meet objects in orbit, including how to synchronize orbits/phases
Docking
- Tutorial: Docking Is Easy (if you follow this tutorial) Docking is easy if you understand the navball. Waiting for a close intersection is not necessary. This tutorial is simple and detailed instructions to dock without frustration. By Gregory Berry
- Basic Docking by PD
- Orbital Docking with the Kergena Target Vehicle
Rover Design
- Basic Rover Design by Alto
Plane and Spaceplane Design
- Basic Plane Design by StelarCF
- Fighter Plane Design by ZXZX10000 & StelarCF
- Spaceplane basics by Heatseeker
- Basic Aircraft Design - Explained Simply, With Pictures by keptin (partially obsolete as of 1.0; ignore comments about drag)
- Tutorial: Your First Plane by AnArgonianSpellsword (edited by Rosuav)
Real life missions
The high level of realism in Kerbal Space Program allows to recreate historical, current and future missions of human spaceflight. These missions start simple and become gradually more complex, so they are a great way to learn KSP. For a logical and progressive list of missions, goals, and milestones that may or may not have tutorials linked, check out the Campaigns article to get ideas in planning your own space program.
- Sputnik 1 - first satellite in orbit
- Vostok 1 - first human spaceflight
- Gemini 6A & 7 First orbital rendezvous
- Luna 9 - First soft landing of a probe on the moon
- Apollo 11 - First human moon landing
- Apollo 15 - First moon buggy.
- Salyut programme - First space stations of any kind
- Mir - First Modular space station
- Deep Impact - first look into a Comet.
- International Space Station - Series of missions for the current space station.
- Mars One - first colony on Mars consisting of four people at first by 2023.
Career mode
- Basic Career Mode Knowledge by TheVman
- Maximizing the First Mission by Brendan
- Money Farming by bshagopian
- Getting Started - The First Two Missions
- Tutorial:Career mode (Richmountain112) (It should be obvious who made it) - Covers literally everything you need to know.
Science mode
Planets and Moons
General
- Traveling Around the Kerbol System by nicnacnic (Not Complete)
- Hopping around celestial bodies
Kerbin Orbit
- Reusable Kerbal Exploration 1: LKO
- Making a Gigantic LKO Space Station
- How to make a spaceship with an interior living space
Mun
- Mun For Dummies: Travelling to the Mun and Back by nicnacnic (For Version 1.0 to 1.2)
- Traveling to The Mun by craigmt1
- Free Return Trajectory to the Mun by PD (Credit to Rascal Nag (Forum Profile) for original forum tutorial)
- Tutorial:Mun Orbital Station by JimbobIsEpic with a major edit by DiamondT
- Building a lunar base by Mnethercutt
- Mun Landing Without All That Math
- Tutorial: Realistic Munar Base by User:KAL2000
- Tutorial:Mun Squared by User:KAL2000
Minmus
Moho
Eve
Duna
- Traveling to Duna and Back by craigmt1
- Low tech Duna sample return
- Tutorial:Duna Rover by User:KAL2000
- Tutorial:Ike Rover by User:KAL2000
Jool
- Tutorial:How to get to Jool by nicnacnic (For Version 1.0 to 1.2)
Laythe
- "Let's Fly!" Tutorial: Traveling to Laythe by greenjinjo
- Take a Spaceplane to Laythe and Back
- Tutorial: Laythe Aerobraking by nicnacnic
Eeloo
Tutorial:Traveling to Eeloo by StanzInc
General Information
- Orbital and physics terms
- Tutorial:Action group
- Maneuver node
- Orbit darkness time
- Science
- Tech tree
- Tutorial:Installing Addons
- Tutorial:Improved KSC
- Tutorial:Ideal Orbits for Communication Satellites
- Tutorial:Setting up a CommNet system
- Tutorial:Refueling in space
- Tutorial:Fun Mission Ideas by User:KAL2000
- Tutorial:Finding Easter Eggs by User:KAL2000
Customization
- Modifing Kerbals
- Create custom flags!
- Part Tweaks by geostar1024
- Changing CFG Files by Mnethercutt
- Sharing craft files
- Making Your Own Planets With Kopernicus by KspGuy415
Add-on Development
- Making an asset from start to finish - Darrknox & Killerhurtz
- Plugins (using and creating) - N3X15
- Adding Airlocks and Ladders to Parts
- Editing MBM Textures
- Kerbal to Pro: Modelling in 3ds Max - Bilsta1000 covers modelling, texturing, basic animation and importing to KSP
- Community API Documentation
- Garbage Reduction
Stubs
These tutorials aren't completely finished yet. You can help to complete them.
- Multifunctional rocket by Adicogames
- Basic SSTO Design by Suzaka
- Basic Orbiting by Entroper
- Spaceplane basics by Heatseeker
- Direct-Ascent Mun Landing by B_36
- Kergena Target Vehicle by Mpickering
- Orbital Rendezvous
- Making a planet by JebKeb
Rureglathon's Narrated Video Tutorials
- Playlist of all tutorials
- How to get into orbit
- Rover design tutorial
- Advanced rocket design tutorial
- Basic orbiting/maneuver tutorial
- How to set up and perform transfer burns
- How to build and fly SSTO Spaceplanes
- Geostationary orbit tutorial
- How to land on Moons
- How to return from Moons
- Asparagus staging tutorial
- Space Shuttle design tutorial
- Apollo style mission tutorial/walkthrough
- Advanced plane building tutorial
- Rendezvous tutorial
- Docking tutorial
- How to get a free return trajectory
- How to make interplanetary transfers (without a calculator)
- How to capture asteroids
- How to recreate Apollo 11
- How to make Cargo Bay Doors
For more tutorials and other videos, my YouTube channel is here.
Video tutorials
Feel free to check out the Kerbal Space Program Media Page for tutorials, channels, and other videos exploring what you can do in KSP.
- KSP - Absolute Beginner's Guide
- Getting&Making Orbit
- Docking Part 1 Docking Part 2
- Tips & Tricks & Hints Part 1
- Tips & Tricks & Hints Part 2 (Getting orbit)
- Action Groups Tutorial
- Changing the Primary Command/Pod Module's Tutorial (Not required since 0.21)
- Getting the Perfect Orbit Everytime
- Easy guide to Orbiting, updated for v0.11 also works for v0.12
- Build and Fly A Rocket Into Orbit (Narrated)
- Orbit Made Easy
- Moon Landing
- Beginners Guide on How To Get To The Mun in Kerbal Space Program
- How to Get into a Solar Orbit
- Armor Building Guide
- Missile Building Guide
Creating New Tutorials
To create your own tutorial, start with Tutorial:Template. When adding to the Category:Tutorials add the name of the tutorial (like in the template) to sort the pages without the prefix Tutorial:.
Note to tutorial writers: These are supposed to be tutorials. Think "Orbits for Dummies." If you're going to explain intricate details (including math!), consider marking your tutorial "Advanced".
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