Probe Control Point
A Probe Control Point is a specific vessel which allows you to control a probe without any connection to the KSC. In order to use a vessel as such a control point, some requirements need to be fulfilled:
- Command module capable to function as Probe Controle Point
- At least 1 Pilot on board (depends on the Command module, see table below)
- Relay Antenna
On the other side, the probe/ship must have the following :
- A probe or command pod with the "remote pilot assist available" feature
- If it's a command pod, a capable kerbal (scientist or engineer) must be aboard
- Any antenna to establish the CommNet link
The following table lists all Command modules which can be used to build a Probe Control Point, the required number of Pilots on board and whether it is possible to use additional relay satellites to establish a connection with the probe (Multi-Hop) or just a direct connection can be used (Single-Hop):
| Command module | Required Pilot(s) | Link Type |
|---|---|---|
| RC-001S Remote Guidance Unit | 1 | Single-Hop |
| RC-L01 Remote Guidance Unit | 1 | Multi-Hop |
| Mk1-3 Command Pod | 2 | Single-Hop |
| Mk2 Lander Can | 2 | Single-Hop |
| Munar Excursion Module (Making History) | 2 | Single-Hop |
A connection will be automatically established as soon as the probe gets within range of the Probe Control Point.
While probes will automatically gain control, command pods need to have a capable kerbal (scientist or engineer, not a tourist) in order to gain the ability to create maneuver nodes. SAS is not transmitted, you need to have a probe core with SAS capabilities on the remote ship.
