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| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | 0.23.5  
 
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/ROFLCopter64bit open source (GPL)]  
 
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/ROFLCopter64bit open source (GPL)]  
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| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/24931-Carbon-1-3-KSP-Utilities-Partial-Cross-Platforming forum post]  
 
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/24931-Carbon-1-3-KSP-Utilities-Partial-Cross-Platforming forum post]  
 
| (multiple downloads - see forum post)
 
| (multiple downloads - see forum post)
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| Matlab-based  
 
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| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/36476-WIN-KSP-Trajectory-Optimization-Tool-v0-11-2-Mission-Architect-Pre-release-1! forum post]  
 
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/36476-WIN-KSP-Trajectory-Optimization-Tool-v0-11-2-Mission-Architect-Pre-release-1! forum post]  
 
| (has dependencies - see forum post)
 
| (has dependencies - see forum post)
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| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/VRGhost/KSP-rocket-calculator open source]  
 
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[https://github.com/VRGhost/KSP-rocket-calculator open source]  
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| Scilab scripts
 
| Scilab scripts
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| [http://scolton.blogspot.gr/2013/12/ksp-ascent-and-deorbit-simulators.html blog post (scroll down for .sce files)]
 
| [http://scolton.blogspot.gr/2013/12/ksp-ascent-and-deorbit-simulators.html blog post (scroll down for .sce files)]
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| binary and python components - '''author informs that Avast AV gives a false positive with the file''' (16-04-2014)
 
| binary and python components - '''author informs that Avast AV gives a false positive with the file''' (16-04-2014)
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| http://sourceforge.net/projects/zordskspcalc/
 
| http://sourceforge.net/projects/zordskspcalc/
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| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libreoffice LibreOffice Calc] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Excel MS Excel] spreadsheets
 
| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libreoffice LibreOffice Calc] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Excel MS Excel] spreadsheets
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| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/40794-Excel-LibreOffice-Calc-KSP-Calulators forum post]
 
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/40794-Excel-LibreOffice-Calc-KSP-Calulators forum post]
 
| (multiple downloads - see forum post)
 
| (multiple downloads - see forum post)
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| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[http://code.google.com/p/ksp-calculator/ open source]  
 
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"|[http://code.google.com/p/ksp-calculator/ open source]  
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| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/530-KSP-Orbital-Calculator-V0-10-1-Now-with-selectable-Celestrial-Bodies forum post]
 
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;" | [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/530-KSP-Orbital-Calculator-V0-10-1-Now-with-selectable-Celestrial-Bodies forum post]
 
| [http://code.google.com/p/ksp-calculator/downloads/detail?name=KSPCalculator.0.10.1.zip&can=2&q= Google Code (zip file)]
 
| [http://code.google.com/p/ksp-calculator/downloads/detail?name=KSPCalculator.0.10.1.zip&can=2&q= Google Code (zip file)]
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| Optimizes orbits
 
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| [http://thegamewardens.net/index.php?topic=1163.0 TGW forum post]
 
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| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"| [http://www.scilab.org/development/sources/git open source] Can convert Matlab scripts to its own format
 
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"| [http://www.scilab.org/development/sources/git open source] Can convert Matlab scripts to its own format
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| Cross-platform (Windows, MacOSX, GNU/Linux)
 
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| http://www.scilab.org/
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| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"| [http://www.octave.org/hg/octave open source] Syntax is highly compatible with Matlab
 
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"| [http://www.octave.org/hg/octave open source] Syntax is highly compatible with Matlab
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| Cross-platform (Windows, MacOSX, Unix/Unix-like)
 
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| http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/index.html
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| 30 Jan 2014
 
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| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"| [http://git.sagemath.org/sage.git/ open source] Very practical for python users
 
| style="background-color:#e9e9f9;"| [http://git.sagemath.org/sage.git/ open source] Very practical for python users
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| MacOSX, Unix/Unix-like (binaries), Windows (virtualization)
 
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| 9 Apr 2014
 
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| An alternative to Sage on Windows for python computing
 
| An alternative to Sage on Windows for python computing
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| Cross-platform (Windows, MacOSX, GNU/Linux)
 
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| https://store.continuum.io/cshop/anaconda/
 
| https://store.continuum.io/cshop/anaconda/

Revision as of 00:31, 16 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.

How hard is rocket science anyway?

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/
Lead angle calculator Calculates the lead angle to reach a target orbit http://instacalc.com/16221
Resonance orbit calculator Calculates periapsis based on orbit height and the requested orbital resonance based on wiki information and this forum post http://www.ksp.interrutt.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
Thrust calculator Calculate TWR based on engines, fuel, payload and gravity http://iyates.co.uk/ThrustCalc/
KSP Planner eschatonic Staged rocket planner and Δv calculator 0.22 reddit post http://dhmholley.co.uk/ksplanner/

Science

Title Developer Desciption Last Update KSP Version compatibility Notes Forum post Link
KSP Science Calculator Calculates amount of science gained in different environments 0.23 (see notes) data based on the wiki article on science - Does not include Kerbol (16-04-2014) reddit post Google Drive link

Deprecated

The tools in this table are known but are un-maintained 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 non-functional (16-04-2014) 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 Platform 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)
De-orbit and Staged Ascent Simulators Shane Colton Calculate a de-orbit maneuver to land on a specific part of a celestial object - Evaluate whether a staged craft can reach orbit 22 Dec 2013 0.23 Scilab scripts blog post (scroll down for .sce files)
Zord's KSP Multi-calculator zord-media Calculate Δv, effective Isp, TWR and acceleration 23 Feb 2014 0.23 binary and python components - author informs that Avast AV gives a false positive with the file (16-04-2014) http://sourceforge.net/projects/zordskspcalc/
KSP Calculators Jonv4n Semi-major axis and orbital period calculations 18 Jul 2013 0.20.2 LibreOffice Calc and MS Excel spreadsheets forum post (multiple downloads - see forum post)

Deprecated

Title Developer Desciption Last Update KSP Version compatibility Notes Platform 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 (google play) - 12 Aug 2013 (source) 0.22 (see notes) Android (2.3.3+) based on Olex's calculator - open source Google Play link
KSP Orbit Eric Meythaler Calculates orbit characteristics 20 Jul 2011 0.8.5 Android (2.1+) Google Play link
KSP Delta-V Calculator Iodyne Labs Calculates Δv per stage 10 Apr 2014 0.23.5 Android (4+) Google Play link

External tools not directly related to KSP

Online

Title Developer Desciption Last Update Notes Forum post Link
Delta-V Calculator and Rocket Simulator Joe Strout Calculate Δv - Simulate rocket flight 14 Oct 2009 - 29 Jan 2000 Intended for Earth-based craft - Java source available Δv calculator Rocket simulator

Offline

Title Developer Desciption Last Update Notes Platform 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 Cross-platform (Windows, MacOSX, GNU/Linux) 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 Cross-platform (Windows, MacOSX, Unix/Unix-like) 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 MacOSX, Unix/Unix-like (binaries), Windows (virtualization) 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 Cross-platform (Windows, MacOSX, GNU/Linux) https://store.continuum.io/cshop/anaconda/

See Also

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