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This article is a list of '''tutorials''' that will guide you through the finer points of the Kerbal Space Program.
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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 Be aware that some tutorials may be outdated.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.''
  
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* 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 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]].
 
* For first-time players, try [[Tutorial: Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner]].
 
* A less detailed "cheat sheet" type reference is available as [[Basic Maneuvers]].
 
* A less detailed "cheat sheet" type reference is available as [[Basic Maneuvers]].
* For a logical series of missions that build up your knowledge, check out [[Campaigns]].
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* 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.
 
* A list of the game's default [[key bindings]] is also available.
  
  
 
== Rocket and Probe Design ==
 
== Rocket and Probe Design ==
* [[Cheat Sheet]] A KSP Rocket Scientist's Cheat Sheet
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* [[Cheat Sheet]] A handy collection of mathematical equations and calculation examples
 
* [[Tutorial:Basic Rocket Design|Basic Rocket Design]] by Senshi
 
* [[Tutorial:Basic Rocket Design|Basic Rocket Design]] by Senshi
 
* [[Tutorial: Basic Probe And Satellite Building|Basic Probe And Satellite Building]] By Nova Storm
 
* [[Tutorial: Basic Probe And Satellite Building|Basic Probe And Satellite Building]] By Nova Storm
* [[thread:79658|Exploring The System]] a comprehensive mission and vehicle design campaign by Pecan
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* [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: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
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* [[Tutorial:Whats with all the math?|What's with all the math?]] A non-rigorous explanation of the math in KSP
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* [[Tutorial: Recovering Rocket Stages|Recovering Rocket Stages]] Recovering those usually-expended stages for more funds!
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* [[How to Build a Basic Satellite|Making a Small Satellite]] Great for littering space with. By ReadingChicken
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* [[How to make real rockets with making history]]
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* [[How to Make Effective Space Station Launch Vehicles]] by Noah of Dryve Aerospace
  
== Orbiting/De-Orbiting ==
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=== Breaking Ground tutorials ===
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* Quick notes regarding parts
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* [[Tutorial:Making a Breaking ground Propeller]] Creating a tutorial using Breaking grounds DLC
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* [[Tutorial:Deployable Science]] How to deploy and use the new parts to collect science
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== Orbiting and Docking ==
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=== Orbiting Fundamentals ===
 
* [[Tutorial: How to Get into Orbit|How to Get into Orbit]] a primer on how to get into your first orbit
 
* [[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: Basic Orbiting (Math)|Basic Orbiting (Math)]] by Entroper
 
* [[Tutorial: Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner|Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner]]
 
* [[Tutorial: Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner|Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner]]
 
* [[Tutorial: Advanced Orbiting|Advanced Orbiting]] by Entroper
 
* [[Tutorial: Advanced Orbiting|Advanced Orbiting]] by Entroper
* [[Tutorial:Basic Docking|Basic Docking]] by PD
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* [[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: 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]]
 
* [[Tutorial: Gravity Assist|Performing a gravity assist]]
 
* [[Camera view]] How to see yourself in space
 
* [[Camera view]] How to see yourself in space
 
* [[Geosynchronous Orbit (Math)]]
 
* [[Geosynchronous Orbit (Math)]]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By9azxHKlc13cHZxbzRkU1o1Vm8/edit?usp=sharing How do I Rocket: Beginners Orbiting Cheat Sheet] By JoerT
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=== Orbital Rendezvous ===
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* [[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
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* [[Tutorial:Orbital Rendezvous|Tutorial 1]] and [[Tutorial: Orbital Rendezvous|tutorial 2]] (should be merged)
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* A detailed discussion on [[Tutorial: How to meet objects in orbit|how to meet objects in orbit]], including how to synchronize orbits/phases
  
=== Orbital rendezvous ===
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=== Docking ===
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* [[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
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* [[Tutorial:Basic Docking|Basic Docking]] by PD
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* [[Tutorial: Orbital Docking with the Kergena Target Vehicle|Orbital Docking with the Kergena Target Vehicle]]
  
* [[Tutorial:Orbital Rendezvous|Orbital Rendezvous]]
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== Rover Design ==
* [[Tutorial: Orbital Docking with the Kergena Target Vehicle|Orbital Docking with the Kergena Target Vehicle]]
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* [[Basic Rover Design]] by Alto
* A detailed discussion on [[Tutorial: How to meet objects in orbit|how to meet objects in orbit]], including how to synchronize orbits/phases
 
* [[Orbital_rendezvous|In depth tutorial for an orbital rendezvous and docking]] by It's Just Rocket Science
 
  
 
== Plane and Spaceplane Design ==
 
== Plane and Spaceplane Design ==
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* [[Tutorial: Fighter Plane Design|Fighter Plane Design]] by ZXZX10000 & StelarCF  
 
* [[Tutorial: Fighter Plane Design|Fighter Plane Design]] by ZXZX10000 & StelarCF  
 
* [[Tutorial: Spaceplane basics|Spaceplane basics]] by Heatseeker
 
* [[Tutorial: Spaceplane basics|Spaceplane basics]] by Heatseeker
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* [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)
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* [[Tutorial: Your First Plane]] by AnArgonianSpellsword (edited by Rosuav)
  
 
==Real life missions==
 
==Real life missions==
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* [[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 & 7]] First orbital docking
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* [[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: Apollo 15|Apollo 15]] - First moon buggy.
 
* [[Tutorial: Apollo 15|Apollo 15]] - First moon buggy.
 
* [[Tutorial:Salyut programme|Salyut programme]] - First space stations of any kind
 
* [[Tutorial:Salyut programme|Salyut programme]] - First space stations of any kind
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* [[Tutorial:Mir|Mir]] - First Modular space station
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* [[Tutorial: Deep Impact|Deep Impact]] - first look into a Comet.
 
* [[Tutorial: ISS|International Space Station]] - Series of missions for the current space station.
 
* [[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 -->
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* [[Tutorial: Viking 1|Viking 1]] - First soft landing on Mars
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* [[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.
 
* [[Tutorial: Mars One|Mars One]] - first colony on Mars consisting of four people at first by 2023.
  
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* [[Career Tutorials|Basic Career Mode Knowledge]] by [[User:TheVman|TheVman]]
 
* [[Career Tutorials|Basic Career Mode Knowledge]] by [[User:TheVman|TheVman]]
 
* [[Tutorial:Start a career game|Maximizing the First Mission]] by [[User:Brendan|Brendan]]
 
* [[Tutorial:Start a career game|Maximizing the First Mission]] by [[User:Brendan|Brendan]]
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* [[Money Farming|Money Farming]] by [[User:bshagopian|bshagopian]]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeKZ71h6AqY Getting Started - The First Two Missions]
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* [[Tutorial:Career mode (Richmountain112)]] (It should be obvious who made it) - Covers literally everything you need to know.
  
 
==Science mode==
 
==Science mode==
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==Planets and Moons==
 
==Planets and Moons==
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=== General ===
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* [[Traveling Around the Kerbol System]] by [[User:nicnacnic|nicnacnic]] (Not Complete)
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* [[Tutorial:Hopping around celestial bodies|Hopping around celestial bodies]]
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=== Kerbin Orbit ===
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* [[Reusable Kerbal Exploration 1: LKO]]
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* [[Making a Gigantic LKO Space Station]]
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* [[How to make a spaceship with an interior living space]]
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=== Mun ===
 
=== Mun ===
* [[Mun Landing|Traveling to The Mun]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]]
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* [[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])
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* [[Tutorial:Mun Landing|Traveling to The Mun]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]]
* [[Mun Orbital Station]] by [[User:JimbobIsEpic|JimbobIsEpic]]
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* [[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])
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* [[Tutorial:Mun Orbital Station]] by [[User:JimbobIsEpic|JimbobIsEpic]] with a major edit by [[User: DiamondT|DiamondT]]
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*[[Tutorial:Building a Lunar base|Building a lunar base]] by [[User:Mnethercutt|Mnethercutt]]
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*[[Tutorial:Mun Super Easy|Mun Landing Without All That Math]]
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* [[Tutorial: Realistic Munar Base]] by [[User:KAL2000]]
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* [[Tutorial:Mun Squared]] by [[User:KAL2000]]
  
 
=== Minmus ===
 
=== Minmus ===
* [[Tutorial:How to get to Minmus|Traveling to Minmus]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]]
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* [[Tutorial:How to get to Minmus|How to get to Minmus]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]]
* [[Travelling to Minmus|Minmus For Beginners]] by [[User:Thebro21|Thebro21]]
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* [[Minmus 101: Landing on Minmus and coming back]]
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=== Moho ===
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*[[Traveling to Moho]] by [[User:ZXStarFox|ZXStarFox]]
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*[[The annual and reliable Moho Transfer Opportunity]]
  
 
=== Eve ===
 
=== Eve ===
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=== Duna ===
 
=== Duna ===
 
* [[Tutorial:How to get to Duna|Traveling to Duna and Back]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]]
 
* [[Tutorial:How to get to Duna|Traveling to Duna and Back]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]]
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* [[Tutorial:Low tech Duna sample return|Low tech Duna sample return]]
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* [[Tutorial:Duna Rover]] by [[User:KAL2000]]
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* [[Tutorial:Ike Rover]] by [[User:KAL2000]]
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=== Jool ===
 
=== Jool ===
[[:Tutorial:How to get to Jool]]
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* [[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:LF Laythe|"Let's Fly!" Tutorial: Traveling to Laythe]] by [[User:greenjinjo|greenjinjo]]
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* [[Tutorial:Spaceplane_to_Laythe|Take a Spaceplane to Laythe and Back]]
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* [[Tutorial: Laythe Aerobraking]] by [[User:nicnacnic|nicnacnic]]
  
=== Eeloo ===
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===Eeloo===
* [[Tutorial:Traveling to Eeloo|How to get to Eeloo]] by [[User:StanzInc|StanzInc]]
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[[Tutorial:Traveling to Eeloo]] by [[User:StanzInc|StanzInc]]
  
 
== General Information ==
 
== General Information ==
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* [[Tech tree]]
 
* [[Tech tree]]
 
* [[Tutorial:Installing Addons]]
 
* [[Tutorial:Installing Addons]]
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* [[Tutorial:Improved KSC]]
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* [[Tutorial:Ideal Orbits for Communication Satellites]]
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* [[Tutorial:Setting up a CommNet system]]
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* [[Tutorial:Refueling in space]]
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* [[Tutorial:Fun Mission Ideas]] by [[User:KAL2000]]
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* [[Tutorial:Finding Easter Eggs]] by [[User:KAL2000]]
  
== Customisation ==
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== Customization ==
 
* [[Tutorial:Modifing Kerbals|Modifing Kerbals]]
 
* [[Tutorial:Modifing Kerbals|Modifing Kerbals]]
 
* [[Tutorial:Create custom flags!|Create custom flags!]]
 
* [[Tutorial:Create custom flags!|Create custom flags!]]
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* [[Tutorial:Changing Part Configuration Files|Changing CFG Files]] by [[User:Mnethercutt|Mnethercutt]]
 
* [[Tutorial:Changing Part Configuration Files|Changing CFG Files]] by [[User:Mnethercutt|Mnethercutt]]
 
* [[Tutorial:Sharing craft files|Sharing craft files]]
 
* [[Tutorial:Sharing craft files|Sharing craft files]]
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* [[Tutorial:Making Planets|Making Your Own Planets With Kopernicus]] by KspGuy415
  
 
== Add-on Development ==
 
== Add-on Development ==
 
* [[Making an asset from start to finish]] - [[User:Darrknox|Darrknox]] & [[User:Killerhurtz|Killerhurtz]]
 
* [[Making an asset from start to finish]] - [[User:Darrknox|Darrknox]] & [[User:Killerhurtz|Killerhurtz]]
* [[Plugins]] - [[User:N3X15|N3X15]]
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* [[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]] - [[User:Bilsta1000|Bilsta1000]] covers modelling, texturing, basic animation and importing to KSP
 
* [[Kerbal to Pro: Modelling in 3ds Max]] - [[User:Bilsta1000|Bilsta1000]] covers modelling, texturing, basic animation and importing to KSP
* [[Configuration File Definitions]] - [[User:Joshuadery|Joshuadery]] covers what each of those marks means, from modules to resources and everything in between
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* [[Community API Documentation]]
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* [[Garbage Reduction]]
  
 
== Stubs ==
 
== Stubs ==
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* [[Tutorial: The Kergena Target Vehicle (KTV): Orbital Docking Practice|Kergena Target Vehicle]] by Mpickering
 
* [[Tutorial: The Kergena Target Vehicle (KTV): Orbital Docking Practice|Kergena Target Vehicle]] by Mpickering
 
* [[Tutorial:Orbital_Rendezvous|Orbital Rendezvous]]
 
* [[Tutorial:Orbital_Rendezvous|Orbital Rendezvous]]
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* [[Tutorial:Making a planet|Making a planet]] by JebKeb
  
 
== Rureglathon's Narrated Video Tutorials ==
 
== Rureglathon's Narrated Video Tutorials ==
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Feel free to check out the [[Kerbal Space Program Media Page]] for tutorials, channels, and other videos exploring what you can do in KSP.
 
Feel free to check out the [[Kerbal Space Program Media Page]] for tutorials, channels, and other videos exploring what you can do in KSP.
  
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XbB-CmA4mI Beginner's Guide to Kerbal Space Program (Getting Started - Narrated)]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB3Ia8aQsDKgGHrNZnz2ca8NVuyj7eHXc KSP - Absolute Beginner's Guide]
 
* [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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'''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'''".
 
'''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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{{Tutorials}}
 
[[Category:Tutorials| ]]
 
[[Category:Tutorials| ]]

Latest revision as of 22:28, 5 July 2024

How hard can it be?

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.


Rocket and Probe Design

Breaking Ground tutorials

Orbiting and Docking

Orbiting Fundamentals

Orbital Rendezvous

Docking

Rover Design

Plane and Spaceplane Design

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.

Career mode

Science mode

Planets and Moons

General

Kerbin Orbit

Mun

Minmus

Moho

Eve

Duna

Jool

Laythe

Eeloo

Tutorial:Traveling to Eeloo by StanzInc

General Information

Customization

Add-on Development

Stubs

These tutorials aren't completely finished yet. You can help to complete them.

Rureglathon's Narrated Video Tutorials

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.

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".