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Here you'll see an list of tutorials that will guide you through the finer points of the Kerbal Space Program.
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[[File:How Hard Can It Be.PNG|thumbnail|How hard can it be?]]
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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 Be aware that some tutorials may be outdated.
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''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.''
  
*[[Tutorial:Template]]
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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]].
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* For a high-level overview of the game mechanics, you can read this [[Tutorial:Game Manual|Game Manual]] by ''[[User:SGCam|SGCam]]''.
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* For first-time players, try [[Tutorial: Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner]].
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* A less detailed "cheat sheet" type reference is available as [[Basic Maneuvers]].
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* For a history-based series of missions that build up your knowledge, check out [[Campaigns]].
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* A list of the game's default [[key bindings]] is also available.
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== Rocket and Probe Design ==
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* [[Cheat Sheet]] A handy collection of mathematical equations and calculation examples
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* [[Tutorial:Basic Rocket Design|Basic Rocket Design]] by Senshi
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* [[Tutorial: Basic Probe And Satellite Building|Basic Probe And Satellite Building]] By Nova Storm
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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
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* [[Tutorial:Intermediate Rocket Design|Intermediate Rocket Design]]
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* [[Tutorial:Advanced Rocket Design|Advanced Rocket Design]] by Vincent McConnell and Kosmo-not
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* [[Tutorial:Asparagus Staging|Asparagus Staging]] a method to design very fuel-efficient rockets
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* [[Tutorial:Rocket Assembly|Rocket Assembly]] Making the most of sub-assemblies, by shadowraven
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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
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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 ===
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* [[Tutorial: How to Get into Orbit|How to Get into Orbit]] a primer on how to get into your first orbit
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* [[Tutorial: Basic Orbiting (Math)|Basic Orbiting (Math)]] by Entroper
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* [[Tutorial: Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner|Walkthrough for Ye Compleat Beginner]]
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* [[Tutorial: Advanced Orbiting|Advanced Orbiting]] by Entroper
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* [[Tutorial: Earth-Moon Aldrin Cycler|Advanced Earth-Moon Aldrin Cycler Orbit]]
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* [[Tutorial: Land at the Space Center|Land at the Space Center]] by an anonymous person from Albany, New York
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* [[Tutorial: Gravity Assist|Performing a gravity assist]]
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* [[Camera view]] How to see yourself in space
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* [[Geosynchronous Orbit (Math)]]
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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
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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]]
  
As a high level overview of the basic game mechanics, you can read this [[Tutorial:Game_Manual|Game Manual]] by thecoshman
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== Rover Design ==
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* [[Basic Rover Design]] by Alto
  
'''Note to tutorial writers:''' Please make your tutorial simple unless it's clearly marked as Advanced. We don't need to know the low-level math for a "Orbits for Dummies" tutorial. 
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== Plane and Spaceplane Design ==
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* [[Tutorial: Basic Plane Design|Basic Plane Design]] by StelarCF
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* [[Tutorial: Fighter Plane Design|Fighter Plane Design]] by ZXZX10000 & StelarCF
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* [[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)
  
== Rocket Design ==
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==Real life missions==
* [[Basic Rocket Design]] by Apple
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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.
* [[Intermediate Rocket Design]]
 
* [[Advanced Rocket Design]] by Vincent McConnell and Kosmo-not
 
  
=== Concepts & Ideas ===
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* [[Tutorial: Sputnik 1|Sputnik 1]] - first satellite in orbit
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* [[Tutorial: Vostok 1|Vostok 1]] - first human spaceflight
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* [[Tutorial: Gemini 6A and 7|Gemini 6A & 7]] First orbital rendezvous
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* [[Tutorial: Luna 9|Luna 9]] - First soft landing of a probe on the moon
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* [[Tutorial: Apollo 11|Apollo 11]] - First human moon landing
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* [[Tutorial: Apollo 15|Apollo 15]] - First moon buggy.
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* [[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.
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* [[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: US Mars Probes|US Mars Probes]] - Mars probes from NASA's history -->
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* [[Tutorial: Mars One|Mars One]] - first colony on Mars consisting of four people at first by 2023.
  
* [[Multifunctional rocket]] by Adicogames
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==Career mode==
* [[Basic SSTO Design]] by Suzaka
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* [[Career Tutorials|Basic Career Mode Knowledge]] by [[User:TheVman|TheVman]]
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* [[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.
  
== Orbiting/De-Orbiting ==
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==Science mode==
* [[Tutorial: Super-basic Orbiting for dummies | Super-Basic Orbiting]] by shingashinga
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* [[Tutorial:Basic Science mode|Basic Science mode]]
* [[Tutorial: Basic Orbiting | Basic Orbiting]] by Entroper
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* [[Tutorial:Science mode|Science Mode Tutorial]]
* [[Tutorial: Intermediate Orbiting | Intermediate Orbiting]]
 
* [[Tutorial: Advanced Orbiting | Advanced Orbiting]] by Entroper
 
* [[Tutorial: Land at the Space Center | Land at the Space Center]] by StelarCF
 
  
 
==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]]
  
 
=== Mun ===
 
=== Mun ===
* [[Mun Landing | How to get 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)
* [[Moon landing using mods]] by Longmvu, edited by [[User:PD|PD]]
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* [[Tutorial:Mun Landing|Traveling to The Mun]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]]
* [[Free Return Trajectory]] to the [[Mun]] by [[User:PD|PD]] (Credit to [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10640 Rascal Nag (Forum Profile)] for [http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=6058.0 original forum tutorial])
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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])
==== Minmus ====
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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]]
  
* [[How to get to Minmus | How to get to Minmus]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]]
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=== Minmus ===
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* [[Tutorial:How to get to Minmus|How to get to Minmus]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]]
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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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* [[Tutorial:How to get to Eve|Traveling to Eve]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]]
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* [[Tutorial:Returning From Eve|Returning from Eve]]
  
* [[Tutorial:How to get to Eve | How to get to Eve]] by [[User:craigmt1|craigmt1]]
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=== Duna ===
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* [[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]]
  
== General Information ==  
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=== Jool ===
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* [[Tutorial:How to get to Jool]] by [[User:nicnacnic|nicnacnic]] (For Version 1.0 to 1.2)
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=== Laythe ===
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* [[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]]
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===Eeloo===
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[[Tutorial:Traveling to Eeloo]] by [[User:StanzInc|StanzInc]]
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== General Information ==
 
* [[Orbital and physics terms]]
 
* [[Orbital and physics terms]]
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* [[:Tutorial:Action group]]
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* [[Maneuver node]]
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* [[Orbit darkness time]]
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* [[Science]]
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* [[Tech tree]]
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* [[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]]
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== Customization ==
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* [[Tutorial:Modifing Kerbals|Modifing Kerbals]]
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* [[Tutorial:Create custom flags!|Create custom flags!]]
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* [[Part Tweaks]] by [[geostar1024]]
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* [[Tutorial:Changing Part Configuration Files|Changing CFG Files]] by [[User:Mnethercutt|Mnethercutt]]
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* [[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]] by Darrknox, completed by Killerhurtz
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* [[Making an asset from start to finish]] - [[User:Darrknox|Darrknox]] & [[User:Killerhurtz|Killerhurtz]]
* [[Part Modules]] - [[User:N3X15|N3X15]] ([[User talk:N3X15|talk]])
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* [[Plugins]] (using and creating) - [[User:N3X15|N3X15]]
 
* [[Adding Airlocks and Ladders to Parts]]
 
* [[Adding Airlocks and Ladders to Parts]]
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* [[Editing MBM Textures]]
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* [[Kerbal to Pro: Modelling in 3ds Max]] - [[User:Bilsta1000|Bilsta1000]] covers modelling, texturing, basic animation and importing to KSP
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* [[Community API Documentation]]
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* [[Garbage Reduction]]
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== Stubs ==
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These tutorials aren't completely finished yet. You can help to complete them.
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* [[Multifunctional rocket]] by Adicogames
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* [[Basic SSTO Design]] by Suzaka
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* [[Tutorial: Basic Orbiting|Basic Orbiting]] by Entroper
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* [[Tutorial: Spaceplane basics|Spaceplane basics]] by Heatseeker
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* [[Tutorial: Direct-Ascent Mun Landing|Direct-Ascent Mun Landing]] by B_36
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* [[Tutorial: The Kergena Target Vehicle (KTV): Orbital Docking Practice|Kergena Target Vehicle]] by Mpickering
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* [[Tutorial:Orbital_Rendezvous|Orbital Rendezvous]]
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* [[Tutorial:Making a planet|Making a planet]] by JebKeb
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== Rureglathon's Narrated Video Tutorials ==
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* [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq84OfdEcKxRNMnK10GRTyeBbdDg23xYz Playlist of all tutorials]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lz5u_AjAI4 How to get into orbit]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyDGpdBHL2s Rover design tutorial]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WMkoJ96jWc Advanced rocket design tutorial]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7qMGpx011c Basic orbiting/maneuver tutorial]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC-HCj1hH_Q How to set up and perform transfer burns]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClBu_hC6ME8 How to build and fly SSTO Spaceplanes]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGOrQm24pwY Geostationary orbit tutorial]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9GXfop37Mc How to land on Moons]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbHSFtMQKyo How to return from Moons]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD20EdYWI6Y Asparagus staging tutorial]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hwX854eG8E Space Shuttle design tutorial]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGOrQm24pwY Apollo style mission tutorial/walkthrough]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6GDNJYndyM Advanced plane building tutorial]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQXlGhikSYI Rendezvous tutorial]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ur1OPk12KQ Docking tutorial]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vaId5pq87k How to get a free return trajectory]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tQOZl1d_m8 How to make interplanetary transfers (without a calculator)]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xusWav-ufNI How to capture asteroids]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3sO8iYo648 How to recreate Apollo 11]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwCRbfk4sXE How to make Cargo Bay Doors]
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For more tutorials and other videos, my YouTube channel is [http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34_4bRrgxn62E1xjhdt3ag here].
  
 
== Video tutorials ==
 
== 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.
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* [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 ]
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* [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=zibNAqRCYSo Tips & Tricks & Hints Part 1 ]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbdbYiIAX5I Tips & Tricks & Hints Part 2 (Getting orbit)]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13yFs595hqM Action Groups Tutorial ]
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* [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
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* [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]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vym4aYaoa7w Armor Building Guide]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVfBsWZdW0M Missile Building Guide]
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== Creating New Tutorials ==
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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|*]]
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{{Tutorials}}
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[[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".