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[[File:Mk1 Pod Interior View.png|right|thumb|Interior View of the Mk1 Pod. Kerbin can be seen through the window.]]
  
The '''Command Pod Mk1''' houses the Kerbal crew during their mission. At least one is required to build any kind of rocket.
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The '''Command Pod Mk1''' is a [[Command Module]] housing the Kerbal crew during their mission.
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the aim of the game is to get your crew into space and land them safely again back on the surface of [[Kerbin]].
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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.  
  
Command pods provide basic control and [[SAS]]-like functionality at this time.  This is often sufficient for smaller rockets, though larger ones will require additional control systems. The Mk 1 Command Pod has half the RotPower (And associated SAS/ASAS/RCS multiplier) of other cockpits. For smaller rockets, this is more than sufficient.
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== Equipment ==
 
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The Mk1 Command Pod features a size-0 node on top, typically used for attaching a [[Mk16 Parachute]], and size-1 node below.
You cannot create a launch-able rocket without picking a command module, created after opening the [[Vehicle Assembly Building|VAB]]/[[Space Plane Hangar|SPH]] or creating a new rocket, at this juncture.
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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.  
 
 
The Mk1 Command Pod features a size-0 node on top (typically used for parachutes), and size-1 node below.
 
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==

Revision as of 09:31, 3 October 2012

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

The Command Pod Mk1 is a Command Module housing the Kerbal crew during their 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.

Equipment

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

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.

Trivia

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

Changes

0.16
  • Part rebalancing: Mass reduced from 1.0 to 0.8, and crew capacity reduced from 3 to 1.
  • (undocumented) 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