Mk1 Command Pod

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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