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Revision as of 19:29, 15 April 2014

This page lists various fan-made tools that can help calculations related to the gameplay of Kerbal Space Program. Unlike addons, they do not directly influence the game, as they are run separately.

Online tools and calculators

Orbit and maneuver calculators

Title Developer Desciption Last Update KSP Version compatibility [note 1] Notes Forum post Link
Interactive illustrated interplanetary guide and calculator Olex Calculates Δv and angles for orbital transfer between celestial bodies 2013 0.22 Based on this forum post forum post http://ksp.olex.biz/
Launch Window Planner alexmoon Provides a total Δv calculation for orbital transfer based on launch parameters 6 Apr 2014 0.23.5 open source forum post http://alexmoon.github.io/ksp/
KSP Aerobraking Calculator alterbaron Calculates a maneuver to perform the intended aerobraking 20 Nov 2013 0.22 open source forum post http://alterbaron.github.io/ksp_aerocalc/
Where can I go? GavinZac Calculates possible destinations based on given Δv source code forum post http://mononyk.us/wherecanigo.php
MrFibble's KSP Calculators MrFlibble1978 Tools to calculate information on orbits Feb 2014 0.23 steam community thread Satellite Distribution Calculator Orbital Period Calculator KSP Multi Calculator
Delta V Calculator interwound Gives Δv required to reach a celestial body with or without a round trip http://deltavmap.com/

Part and construction calculators

Title Developer Desciption Last Update KSP Version compatibility Notes Forum post Link
KSP Optimal Rocket Calculator GaryCourt Generates a rocket design optimized for the given parameters 1 Apr 2014 0.23.5 open source forum post http://garycourt.github.io/korc/
KSP Parachute Calculator check Calculates the needed mass and type of parachutes for landers 19 Sep 2013 0.21.1 forum post http://ksp.freeiz.com/
Engine Cluster Calculator blizzy Generates an engine layout for a given payload (asparagus staging) 8 Apr 2014 0.23.5 Based on this forum post http://blizzy.de/asparagus/
KSP Calculator Cameron Hessler Escape velocity and stage Δv calculators 2012 0.16 http://www.kerbalspacecalculator.net16.net/index.php

Deprecated

The tools in this table are known but have either fallen into disrepair or are too old to be relevant to recent versions of KSP

Title Developer Desciption Last Update KSP Version compatibility Notes Forum post Link
Fairing Factory Nathan Nifong Generates a downloadable fairing based on the given design lost http://nathannifong.com/FairingFactory/
  1. ↑ This indicates the version of KSP that the tool is known to work for, or was the latest version when the tool was last updated. Most tools will work fine on later versions.

Offline applications

These tools can be downloaded and used offline. Keep in mind that the presence of an application here does not mean it has been tested or is otherwise trustworthy - apply reasonable caution when downloading and running the below applications. Generally, if something is widely used, it should be safe.

Title Developer Desciption Last Update KSP Version compatibility Notes Forum post Link
KSP Utilities ROFLCopter64bit Utility collection primarily for save file handling and analysis 4 Apr 2014 0.23.5 open source (GPL) forum post (multiple downloads - see forum post)
Trajectory Optimization Tool Arrowstar Helps find optimal burn trajectories for interplanetary transfers 9 Feb 2014 0.23 Matlab-based forum post (has dependencies - see forum post)
KSP Rocket Calculator VRGhost Calculates rocket properties and aids in the design process 31 Oct 2012

0.17.1

open source (python script - use source)

Deprecated

The tools in this table are known but have either fallen into disrepair or are too old to be relevant to recent versions of KSP

Title Developer Desciption Last Update KSP Version compatibility Notes Forum post Link
KSP Orbital Calculator Warringer Calculates orbital speeds for circular orbit injections open source forum post Google Code (zip file)
KSP Orbit Mechanic tgwEcho Optimizes orbits 18 Dec 2011 TGW forum post mediafire (zip file)

Mobile

Title Developer Desciption Last Update KSP Version compatibility Platform Notes Forum post Link
KSP Orbit Calculator Spencer Egart Calculates Δv and angles for orbital transfer between celestial bodies (see notes) 27 Jul 2013 0.23.5 (see notes) Android (2.3.3+) based on Olex's calculator Google Play link

External tools not directly related to KSP

Title Developer Desciption Last Update Notes Forum post Link
Scilab Scilab Enterprises General scientific computing software - contains aerospace and celestial mechanics modules (ATOMS) 2013 open source Can convert Matlab scripts to its own format http://www.scilab.org/
GNU Octave John W. Eaton (and others) General scientific computing software - no specific related modules or packages, but might be preferable for some 2013 open source Syntax is highly compatible with Matlab http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/index.html
Sage William A. Stein (and others) General scientific computing software - utilizes other computational software as part of its backend 30 Jan 2014 open source Very practical for python users http://www.sagemath.org/
Anaconda Continuum Analytics General scientific computing software - primarily a python scientific computing frontend 9 Apr 2014 An alternative to Sage on Windows for python computing https://store.continuum.io/cshop/anaconda/
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