Mk1 Command Pod

Interior View of the Mk1 Pod. Kerbin can be seen through the window.

The Command Pod Mk1 is a Command Module capable of housing a single Kerbal during a mission.

Usage

Usually placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk 1 Command Pod provides all functionality of a command module. It has half the RotPower (And associated SAS/ASAS/RCS multiplier) of other command modules. This is often sufficient for smaller rockets, though larger ones will require additional control systems.

The Mk1 Command Pod features a size-0 node on top, typically used for attaching a Mk16 Parachute, and size-1 node below. The pod's crew hatch is outfitted with a small window through which an occupying Kerbal can look out during IVA. On the outside there are two rungs of ladders below the hatch.

Description

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Originally built as a placeholder for a demonstration mock-up of a rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod was heralded as a far safer and more reliable option than it's predecessors by rocket scientists throughout the world. It is now commonly seen in active service. — Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.

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Trivia

The model for this parts was replaced in version 0.16, there is a memorial to the original located at the Kerbal Space Center (Link to blog post)

Gallery

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  The original model, and the model seen in the demo version

Changes

0.16

• Part rebalancing: Mass reduced from 1.0 to 0.8, and crew capacity reduced from 3 to 1.
• New part model.

0.8.5

• Exposed Kd, Ki and Kp parameters for tuning the SAS and CommandPod modules

0.8.2

• (Bug fix) Pod cannot be dropped if an Escape Tower (PunchOut addon) is attached

0.7.3

• Initial Release