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The '''PPD-12 Cupola Module''' is a [[Command Module]] housing one [[Kerbal]] crew member during its mission. It is inspired by the [[w:Cupola (ISS module)|Cupola module]] of the International Space Station. | The '''PPD-12 Cupola Module''' is a [[Command Module]] housing one [[Kerbal]] crew member during its mission. It is inspired by the [[w:Cupola (ISS module)|Cupola module]] of the International Space Station. | ||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
| − | [[File:Cupola panorama.jpg|thumb|left|Inside panorama view on [[Kerbin]]]] The Cupola Module's main purpose is to provide a good outside view from space stations or bases. It is heavier and larger than the other command pods and cockpits which have a crew capacity of one, while still being lighter than parts with higher crew capacities. It is also quite fragile, has higher [[drag]] than most other parts, and has a relatively high energy capacity. | + | [[File:Cupola panorama.jpg|thumb|left|Inside panorama view on [[Kerbin]]]] |
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| + | The Cupola Module's main purpose is to provide a good outside view from space stations or bases. It is heavier and larger than the other command pods and cockpits which have a crew capacity of one, while still being lighter than parts with higher crew capacities. It is also quite fragile, has higher [[drag]] than most other parts, and has a relatively high energy capacity. | ||
== Product description == | == Product description == | ||
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{{Quote|The PPD-12 was developed to provide a high visibility control room for orbital stations, and a place for thoughtful Kerbals to contemplate the beauty of the cosmos.|manufacturer=JKJSP}} | {{Quote|The PPD-12 was developed to provide a high visibility control room for orbital stations, and a place for thoughtful Kerbals to contemplate the beauty of the cosmos.|manufacturer=JKJSP}} | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | *The PPD-12 is one of the few parts in Kerbal Space Program that is covered in [[w:Multi-layer insulation|multi-layer insulation]]. | + | * The PPD-12 is one of the few parts in Kerbal Space Program that is covered in [[w:Multi-layer insulation|multi-layer insulation]]. |
* There is a photo of two [[Kerbal|Kerbonauts]] on the right side of the cockpit. | * There is a photo of two [[Kerbal|Kerbonauts]] on the right side of the cockpit. | ||
* A few sticky notes can be found as well: | * A few sticky notes can be found as well: | ||
| − | {{Quote | + | {{Quote|Left the emergency slide rule in the bottom right cabinet.<br>B.K.<br>P.S. I ate all the snacks|On the roll indicator}} |
| − | |Left the emergency slide rule in the bottom right cabinet.<br>B.K.<br>P.S. I ate all the snacks | + | {{Quote|Stop using bits of metal as fuses<br>YOU HAVE <u>SPARES!</u>|On the fuse box}} |
| − | |On the roll indicator}} | ||
| − | + | * The initials B.K. on the first sticky note is most likely referring to Bill or Bob Kerman | |
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| − | *The initials B.K. on the first sticky note is most likely referring to Bill or Bob Kerman | ||
== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
| + | ;[[1.2]] | ||
| + | * IVA improved | ||
;[[0.25]] | ;[[0.25]] | ||
* Mass reduced to 1.76 (dry) or 1.8 (with monopropellant) | * Mass reduced to 1.76 (dry) or 1.8 (with monopropellant) | ||
Revision as of 22:10, 19 August 2018
| PPD-12 Cupola Module | |||||
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| Command pod by Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spacecraft Parts Co | |||||
| Radial size | Large, Small | ||||
| Cost | (total) | 1 635.00 
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| (dry) | 1 588.00
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| Mass | (total) | 0.980 t | |||
| (dry) | 0.846 t | ||||
| Drag | 0.2 | ||||
| Max. Temp. | 2000 K | ||||
| Impact Tolerance | 8 m/s | ||||
| Research |  Command Modules
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| Unlock cost | 10 200
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| Since version | 0.20 | ||||
| Part configuration | cupola.cfg | ||||
| Crew capacity | (maximum) | 1 
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| (required) | 1
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| SAS level | × None | ||||
| Torque | 9 kN·m | ||||
| Electricity required |
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| Experiment | Crew Report | ||||
| Collectable | No | ||||
| Rerunnable | Yes | ||||
| Resettable | Yes | ||||
| Electricity required | None | ||||
| Antenna type | Internal | ||||
| Antenna rating | 5 km | ||||
| Packed volume | None | ||||
| Monopropellant | 10 
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| Electric capacity | 200 ⚡ | ||||
The PPD-12 Cupola Module is a Command Module housing one Kerbal crew member during its mission. It is inspired by the Cupola module of the International Space Station.
Contents
Usage
Inside panorama view on Kerbin
The Cupola Module's main purpose is to provide a good outside view from space stations or bases. It is heavier and larger than the other command pods and cockpits which have a crew capacity of one, while still being lighter than parts with higher crew capacities. It is also quite fragile, has higher drag than most other parts, and has a relatively high energy capacity.
Product description
| “ | The PPD-12 was developed to provide a high visibility control room for orbital stations, and a place for thoughtful Kerbals to contemplate the beauty of the cosmos. — Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spacecraft Parts Co |
” |
Trivia
- The PPD-12 is one of the few parts in Kerbal Space Program that is covered in multi-layer insulation.
- There is a photo of two Kerbonauts on the right side of the cockpit.
- A few sticky notes can be found as well:
| “ | Left the emergency slide rule in the bottom right cabinet. B.K. P.S. I ate all the snacks — On the roll indicator |
” |
| “ | Stop using bits of metal as fuses YOU HAVE SPARES! — On the fuse box |
” |
- The initials B.K. on the first sticky note is most likely referring to Bill or Bob Kerman
Changes
- IVA improved
- Mass reduced to 1.76 (dry) or 1.8 (with monopropellant)
- Cost increased from 2000 to 3200 (12 of which is monoprop cost)
- Added 10 units of monopropellant storage, increasing total mass from 4.5 to 4.54
- Initial Release
