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Mk1 Lander Can
Command pod by Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spacecraft Parts Co
Radial size		Small
Cost	(total)	1 535.00
	(dry)	1 482.00
Mass	(total)	0.660 t
	(dry)	0.506 t
Drag		0.2
Max. Temp.		2000 K
Impact Tolerance		12 m/s
Research		Advanced Flight Control
Unlock cost		6 800
Since version		0.20
Part configuration		mk1LanderCan.cfg
Crew capacity	(maximum)	1
	(required)	1
SAS level		× None
Torque		3 kN·m
Electricity required		0.100 ⚡ s·kN·m
Experiment		Crew Report
Collectable		No
Rerunnable		Yes
Resettable		Yes
Electricity required		None
Antenna type		Internal
Antenna rating		5 km
Packed volume		None
Inventory Slots		1 slots
Volume limit		40 l
Monopropellant		15
Electric capacity		50 ⚡

The Mk1 Lander Can is a Command Module housing a maximum of one Kerbal crew member during its mission. The cockpit in the command module is designed for landing and has a "down" looking window to facilitate such activities while piloting from inside the lander can.

Usage

Inside panorama view on Kerbin

The Mk1 Lander Can, as the name suggests, is an excellent choice to utilize as a base part for both a moon or planetary lander. This command module had two large windows, one facing out from the pilot seat and one angled down to allow the pilot to view the ground approaching while landing. On the exterior of the lander can, the flat octagonal surfaces allow for secure attachment of radial engines, landing gear, science equipment, or any other necessary equipment. Both the top and bottom surfaces of the lander can are adequate to install engines, fuel tanks, RCS bladders, or even a docking port.

The main downside to the Mk1 Lander Can is that it is a very fragile module which cannot withstand impact forces more significant than 8 m/s. Attempting to land after any landing gear has was damaged has occurred is very risky and requires a prolonged and controlled descent. Though a fragile module, a critical trade-off is that it is incredibly light and becomes a critical part to use in situations where a good deal of delta-V is required.

The Mk2 Lander-can is an upgrade over the Mk1 (despite being from a different manufacturer entirely which is over double the mass and can house two Kerbal crewmembers. Though at times unwieldy and top-heavy, a double-stacked Mk1 Lander Can still maintain a smaller mass and cost compared to the Mk2. With this option, two crew members total (one in each lander can) are deployable in a lighter and cheaper setup without having to utilize the larger Mk2 Lander Can.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Extremely lightweight
• Excellent command module choice for smaller landing vehicles
• Cheap cost, easy for early explorers without a lot of money
• Multiple surfaces for connecting landing gear, engines, fuel tanks, communication gear, and science equipment
• Window configuration allows 1st person pilot view of the ground from inside while landing

Cons:

• Fragile, cannot withstand impacts greater than 8 m/s
• Can only hold a single Kerbal crew member
• Small size makes it easy to over-burden with equipment

Product description

Trivia

• There's a photo of Kerbin hanging above the pilot.
• There are two sticky notes in the cabin:

• A pre-flight checklist is hanging on the right side of the cabin.

Changes

1.8

• Increased crashTolerance from 8 to 12

1.2

• IVA improved

0.20

• Initial Release