Difference between revisions of "Kerbal Space Center"
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== Functional Structures == | == Functional Structures == | ||
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=== Vehicle Assembly Building === | === Vehicle Assembly Building === | ||
The [[Vehicle Assembly Building]] (or VAB for short) is a large construction facility at KSC, where rockets and other vertically launched spacecraft can be designed. Craft designed in the VAB can only be launched from the Launch Pad. | The [[Vehicle Assembly Building]] (or VAB for short) is a large construction facility at KSC, where rockets and other vertically launched spacecraft can be designed. Craft designed in the VAB can only be launched from the Launch Pad. | ||
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=== Launch pad === | === Launch pad === | ||
Craft designed in the VAB will be launched from the [[launch pad]]. This launch platform allows only vertical launches or starts of rovers, as it is elevated and planes don't have enough space to climb. | Craft designed in the VAB will be launched from the [[launch pad]]. This launch platform allows only vertical launches or starts of rovers, as it is elevated and planes don't have enough space to climb. | ||
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=== Space Plane Hangar === | === Space Plane Hangar === | ||
The [[Space Plane Hangar]] (or SPH for short) is a facility similar to the VAB that allows construction of aircraft and spacecraft in a horizontal environment which can then be launched from a conventional runway. | The [[Space Plane Hangar]] (or SPH for short) is a facility similar to the VAB that allows construction of aircraft and spacecraft in a horizontal environment which can then be launched from a conventional runway. | ||
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=== Runway === | === Runway === | ||
Vessels designed in the Space Plane Hangar can only be launched from the [[runway]]. It can also be used for landing. At the moment there is only one runway (09/27) in service with a length of 2526 m going from east to west and a width of 70 m. There is also a runway on an [[Old Airfield|island]] to the southeast, which is available for landing but not launching. By default, craft designed in the SPH face a 90° heading (facing east) and start from the west end. | Vessels designed in the Space Plane Hangar can only be launched from the [[runway]]. It can also be used for landing. At the moment there is only one runway (09/27) in service with a length of 2526 m going from east to west and a width of 70 m. There is also a runway on an [[Old Airfield|island]] to the southeast, which is available for landing but not launching. By default, craft designed in the SPH face a 90° heading (facing east) and start from the west end. | ||
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=== Tracking Station === | === Tracking Station === | ||
The [[Tracking Station]] allows access, observation and management of all missions currently active, including splashed-down or landed ships. Note that this does not include crashed or otherwise ended missions. Any Kerbals, craft or [[debris]] safely on Kerbin's surface can be recovered here. Debris can be tracked and deleted here. Celestial bodies can also be observed at the Tracking Station. | The [[Tracking Station]] allows access, observation and management of all missions currently active, including splashed-down or landed ships. Note that this does not include crashed or otherwise ended missions. Any Kerbals, craft or [[debris]] safely on Kerbin's surface can be recovered here. Debris can be tracked and deleted here. Celestial bodies can also be observed at the Tracking Station. | ||
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=== Astronaut Complex === | === Astronaut Complex === | ||
The [[Astronaut Complex]] allows hiring of astronauts to join the crew of future missions. | The [[Astronaut Complex]] allows hiring of astronauts to join the crew of future missions. | ||
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==== Flag Pole ==== | ==== Flag Pole ==== | ||
The [[Flag Pole]] is located in front of the Astronaut Complex and can be used to select a default mission flag. It used to be located south-west of the [[VAB]], but was moved in {{Version|0.21}}. | The [[Flag Pole]] is located in front of the Astronaut Complex and can be used to select a default mission flag. It used to be located south-west of the [[VAB]], but was moved in {{Version|0.21}}. | ||
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=== Research and Development === | === Research and Development === | ||
The [[Research and Development]] building allows players to unlock spacecraft parts in [[career]] and [[science mode]] by researching nodes on the [[tech tree]]. | The [[Research and Development]] building allows players to unlock spacecraft parts in [[career]] and [[science mode]] by researching nodes on the [[tech tree]]. | ||
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=== Mission Control === | === Mission Control === | ||
[[Mission Control]] is a small building located north of the VAB and east of the SPH. It is used for getting [[contracts]]. | [[Mission Control]] is a small building located north of the VAB and east of the SPH. It is used for getting [[contracts]]. | ||
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=== Administration Facility === | === Administration Facility === | ||
The [[Administration Facility]] is a small building in face of the Astronaut Complex. It is used for doing [[strategies]]. | The [[Administration Facility]] is a small building in face of the Astronaut Complex. It is used for doing [[strategies]]. | ||
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== Non-functional Structures == | == Non-functional Structures == | ||
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=== Coolant Tanks === | === Coolant Tanks === | ||
| − | A big globular Coolant Tank with a climbable ladder as well as three smaller Coolant Tanks can be found | + | A big globular Coolant Tank with a climbable ladder as well as three smaller Coolant Tanks can be found south-west of the Launchpad. |
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| − | Located | + | Located south-east of the Launchpad, the Water Tower is about as tall as 1/3 of the [[VAB]] |
=== Flag Pole === | === Flag Pole === | ||
A second flag pole can be found on the northwest of the Launch Pad. | A second flag pole can be found on the northwest of the Launch Pad. | ||
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== Location of the KSC on Kerbin, From Orbit == | == Location of the KSC on Kerbin, From Orbit == | ||
The KSC is on a roughly square-shaped, sandy peninsula on the east coast of an [[w:Africa|Africa]]-shaped continent. To assist in spotting the KSC from orbit, please refer to this handy map (it's marked with the red arrow): | The KSC is on a roughly square-shaped, sandy peninsula on the east coast of an [[w:Africa|Africa]]-shaped continent. To assist in spotting the KSC from orbit, please refer to this handy map (it's marked with the red arrow): | ||
Revision as of 10:03, 19 November 2014
| Kerbal Space Center | ||
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| Location |  Kerbin
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| Coordinates Map |
0° 6′ 9″ S | |
| 74° 34′ 31″ W | ||
| Altitude | ~68.41 m | |
| Since version | 0.7.3 | |
The Kerbal Space Center (abbr. KSC), located on Kerbin, is currently the only location that missions can be launched from. Featuring a number of buildings and structures on an approximately 25 km² large plateau, it acts as a central hub granting access to all parts of the game. All buildings, except for the runway, are placed on hexagonal sections (mostly regular, except the one for the tracking station which is a truncated triangle).
Contents
Functional Structures
Vehicle Assembly Building
The Vehicle Assembly Building (or VAB for short) is a large construction facility at KSC, where rockets and other vertically launched spacecraft can be designed. Craft designed in the VAB can only be launched from the Launch Pad.
Launch pad
Craft designed in the VAB will be launched from the launch pad. This launch platform allows only vertical launches or starts of rovers, as it is elevated and planes don't have enough space to climb.
Space Plane Hangar
The Space Plane Hangar (or SPH for short) is a facility similar to the VAB that allows construction of aircraft and spacecraft in a horizontal environment which can then be launched from a conventional runway.
Runway
Vessels designed in the Space Plane Hangar can only be launched from the runway. It can also be used for landing. At the moment there is only one runway (09/27) in service with a length of 2526 m going from east to west and a width of 70 m. There is also a runway on an island to the southeast, which is available for landing but not launching. By default, craft designed in the SPH face a 90° heading (facing east) and start from the west end.
Tracking Station
The Tracking Station allows access, observation and management of all missions currently active, including splashed-down or landed ships. Note that this does not include crashed or otherwise ended missions. Any Kerbals, craft or debris safely on Kerbin's surface can be recovered here. Debris can be tracked and deleted here. Celestial bodies can also be observed at the Tracking Station.
Astronaut Complex
The Astronaut Complex allows hiring of astronauts to join the crew of future missions.
Flag Pole
The Flag Pole is located in front of the Astronaut Complex and can be used to select a default mission flag. It used to be located south-west of the VAB, but was moved in version 0.21.
Research and Development
The Research and Development building allows players to unlock spacecraft parts in career and science mode by researching nodes on the tech tree.
Mission Control
Mission Control is a small building located north of the VAB and east of the SPH. It is used for getting contracts.
Administration Facility
The Administration Facility is a small building in face of the Astronaut Complex. It is used for doing strategies.
Non-functional Structures
Coolant Tanks
A big globular Coolant Tank with a climbable ladder as well as three smaller Coolant Tanks can be found south-west of the Launchpad.
Water Tower
Located south-east of the Launchpad, the Water Tower is about as tall as 1/3 of the VAB
Flag Pole
A second flag pole can be found on the northwest of the Launch Pad.
Location of the KSC on Kerbin, From Orbit
The KSC is on a roughly square-shaped, sandy peninsula on the east coast of an Africa-shaped continent. To assist in spotting the KSC from orbit, please refer to this handy map (it's marked with the red arrow):
See also
Trivia
- The KSC's name could be a reference to the NASA space center, the Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
