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.
Online tools and calculators
Orbit and maneuver calculators
Part and construction calculators
Science
Deprecated
The tools in this table are known but are un-maintained or are too old to be relevant to recent versions of KSP
Deprecated tools
| Title
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Developer
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Desciption
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Last Update
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KSP Version compatibility
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Notes
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Forum post
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Link
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| Fairing Factory
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Nathan Nifong
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Generates a downloadable fairing based on the given design
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non-functional (16-04-2014)
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lost
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http://nathannifong.com/FairingFactory/
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- ↑ 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.
- ↑ To view javascript source, go to the url and either select "View Source" from the right-click menu or use the browser's developer tools.
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
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Developer
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Desciption
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Last Update
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KSP Version compatibility
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Notes
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Platform
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Forum post
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Link
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| KSP Utilities
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ROFLCopter64bit
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Utility collection primarily for save file handling and analysis
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4 Apr 2014
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0.23.5
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open source (License: LGPL v3+)
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Windows (pre-compiled) (author reports partial cross-platforming from source)
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forum post
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(multiple downloads - see forum post)
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| Trajectory Optimization Tool
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Arrowstar
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Helps find optimal burn trajectories for interplanetary transfers
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9 Feb 2014
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0.23
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Matlab-based (License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 US)
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Windows
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forum post
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(has dependencies - see forum post)
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| KSP Rocket Calculator
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VRGhost
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Calculates rocket properties and aids in the design process
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31 Oct 2012
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0.17.1
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open source
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Python
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(python script - use source)
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| De-orbit and Staged Ascent Simulators
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Shane Colton
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Calculate a de-orbit maneuver to land on a specific part of a celestial object - Evaluate whether a staged craft can reach orbit
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22 Dec 2013
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0.23
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Scilab scripts
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Scilab (see external tools section)
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blog post
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(see blog post for .sce files)
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| Zord's KSP Multi-calculator
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Lord_Zord
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Calculate Δv, effective Isp, TWR and acceleration
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23 Feb 2014
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0.23
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binary and python components (License: MIT) - author informs that Avast AV gives a false positive with the file (16-04-2014)
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Windows (possibly cross-platform, see downloads provided)
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forum post
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http://sourceforge.net/projects/zordskspcalc/
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| KSP Calculators
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Jonv4n
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Semi-major axis and orbital period calculations
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18 Jul 2013
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0.20.2
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LibreOffice Calc and MS Excel spreadsheets
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LibreOffice Calc (cross-platform) / MS Excel
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forum post
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(multiple downloads - see forum post)
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| Fix my docking
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Alo
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Finds and fixes bugs with docking ports from a quicksave
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16 Apr 2014
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0.23.5 (unclear)
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open source (License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) - written in Pascal
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Windows
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forum post
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dropbox (.exe)
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| Delta V Calculator
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freeskier93
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Calculates Δv for target celestial body with orbit height, inclination, angle and launch height are used to compute the final value
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22 Mar 2014
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0.23.5
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open source (License: GPL v2) Matlab-based - large dependency (MCR)
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Windows
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forum post
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dropbox (.exe)
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Deprecated
Mobile
| Title
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Developer
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Desciption
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Last Update
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KSP Version compatibility
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Platform
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Notes
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Forum post
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Link
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| KSP Orbit Calculator
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Zeno
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Calculates Δv and angles for orbital transfer between celestial bodies (see notes)
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27 Jul 2013 (google play) - 12 Aug 2013 (source)
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0.22 (see notes)
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Android (2.3.3+)
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based on Olex's calculator - open source (License: WTFPL])
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forum post
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Google Play link
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| KSP Orbit
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Eric Meythaler
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Calculates orbit characteristics
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20 Jul 2011
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0.8.5
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Android (2.1+)
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Google Play link
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| KSP Delta-V Calculator
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Iodyne Labs
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Calculates Δv per stage
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10 Apr 2014
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0.23.5
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Android (4+)
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Google Play link
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| KSP DeltaV Calculator
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Julien Quartier
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Calculates Δv required to reach celestial objects
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2 Jan 2014
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0.23
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Android (2.2+)
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Google Play link
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External tools not directly related to KSP
Online
| Title
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Developer
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Desciption
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Last Update
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Notes
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Forum post
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Link
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| Delta-V Calculator and Rocket Simulator
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Joe Strout
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Calculate Δv - Simulate rocket flight
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14 Oct 2009 - 29 Jan 2000
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Intended for Earth-based craft - Java source available
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Δv calculator Rocket simulator
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| Δv calculator for LEO/MEO/GEO injection
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Eric Johnston (Satellite Signals)
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Calculate Δv to transfer to various orbital levels based on initial low orbit
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20 Nov 2013
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Intended for Earth-based craft
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delta-v-geo-injection-calculator.htm
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Offline
| Title
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Developer
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Desciption
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Last Update
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Notes
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Platform
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Forum post
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Link
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| Scilab
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Scilab Enterprises
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General scientific computing software - contains aerospace and celestial mechanics modules (ATOMS)
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2013
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open source (License: CeCILL GPL-compatible) 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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| GNU Octave
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John W. Eaton (and others)
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General scientific computing software - no specific related modules or packages, but might be preferable for some
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2013
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open source (License: GPL v3) 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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| Sage
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William A. Stein (and others)
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General scientific computing software - utilizes other computational software as part of its backend
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30 Jan 2014
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open source (License: Multiple (FOSS)) Very practical for python users
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MacOSX, Unix/Unix-like (binaries), Windows (virtualization)
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http://www.sagemath.org/
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| Anaconda
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Continuum Analytics
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General scientific computing software - primarily a python scientific computing frontend
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9 Apr 2014
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(License: EULA) 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/
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See Also
