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This section lists all planned features for future releases. Entries highlighted in <span style = "background:#42C0FB">blue</span> are planned for the next update (soon). Entries in <span style = "background:#FFEE44">yellow</span> have been partially implemented. Entries in <span style = "background:#00FF00">green</span> are already in development but are not expected for the next update or are that huge that there are multiple updates incrementally adding that feature.
 
This section lists all planned features for future releases. Entries highlighted in <span style = "background:#42C0FB">blue</span> are planned for the next update (soon). Entries in <span style = "background:#FFEE44">yellow</span> have been partially implemented. Entries in <span style = "background:#00FF00">green</span> are already in development but are not expected for the next update or are that huge that there are multiple updates incrementally adding that feature.
  
The next version will most likely be 0.25, but it is possible that an intermediate version might be released.
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The next version will most likely be 0.26, but it is possible that an intermediate version might be released.
  
 
The entries on the list are not a commitment, and the developer team is not under any obligation to implement them all. These features may be pushed back or implemented on another way then suggested here.
 
The entries on the list are not a commitment, and the developer team is not under any obligation to implement them all. These features may be pushed back or implemented on another way then suggested here.
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* <span style = "background:#00FF00">Reworked tutorials</span><ref name="blog2801">“[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/67663-Devnote-Tuesdays-The-Almost-Forgot-to-Title-This-Post-Edition Devnote Tuesdays: The "Almost Forgot to Title This Post" Edition]” on the forum released on January 28<sup>th</sup></ref><ref name="goalspost">“[[article:250|The 0.24 Update Goals Post!]]” by HarvesteR released on February 4<sup>th</sup></ref><ref name="blog1802">“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/77126143476/devnote-tuesdays-the-work-on-all-the-things-edition Devnote Tuesdays: The “Work on ALL the Things” Edition]” on the dev blog released on February 18<sup>th</sup></ref>
 
* <span style = "background:#00FF00">Reworked tutorials</span><ref name="blog2801">“[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/67663-Devnote-Tuesdays-The-Almost-Forgot-to-Title-This-Post-Edition Devnote Tuesdays: The "Almost Forgot to Title This Post" Edition]” on the forum released on January 28<sup>th</sup></ref><ref name="goalspost">“[[article:250|The 0.24 Update Goals Post!]]” by HarvesteR released on February 4<sup>th</sup></ref><ref name="blog1802">“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/77126143476/devnote-tuesdays-the-work-on-all-the-things-edition Devnote Tuesdays: The “Work on ALL the Things” Edition]” on the dev blog released on February 18<sup>th</sup></ref>
  
* Kerbal experience (Slated for .26)<ref name="026Squadcast"/>
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* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Kerbal experience</span><ref name="026Squadcast"/>
  
 
* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Repairing: Ability to repair certain things</span>{{cn}}
 
* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Repairing: Ability to repair certain things</span>{{cn}}
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* More <span style = "background:#FFEE44">prebuilt crafts</span>, for <span style = "background:#FFEE44">tutorials</span> or as examples{{cn}}
 
* More <span style = "background:#FFEE44">prebuilt crafts</span>, for <span style = "background:#FFEE44">tutorials</span> or as examples{{cn}}
 
[[File:New eva.jpg|thumb|The new EVA suit]]
 
  
 
=== Space Center ===
 
=== Space Center ===
* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">[[Administration Facility]]</span><ref>“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/93259026294/devnote-tuesdays-the-administrative-edition Devnote Tuesdays: The Administrative Edition]” on the dev blog released July 29<sup>th</sup></ref><ref>“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/93921364819/devnote-tuesdays-the-development-of-0-25-has-started Devnote Tuesdays: The “Development of 0.25 Has Started” Edition]” on the dev blog released August 5<sup>th</sup></ref><ref name="025plans">[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/content/302-The-0-25-Plan The 0.25 Plan]</ref><ref name="025waitingroom">[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/94061-The-0-25-Waiting-Room-now-boarding-passengers-heading-to-Hypetown The 0.25 Waiting Room, now boarding passengers heading to Hypetown]</ref>
 
  
 
* Observatory: Discover new [[Celestial body|celestial bodies]] to visit{{cn}}
 
* Observatory: Discover new [[Celestial body|celestial bodies]] to visit{{cn}}
  
 
=== Spacecraft construction ===
 
=== Spacecraft construction ===
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Spacecraft stats: Total weight, loaded resources (per stage?)</span><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja72er Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
 
* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Spacecraft stats: Total weight, loaded resources (per stage?)</span><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja72er Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Spaceplane part overhaul: Integration of certain SpacePlane+ mk2 parts as well as redesigned mk1</span><ref name="025plans"/><ref name="025waitingroom"/><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/90743-Here-s-Something-Hugo-Made Here's Something Hugo Made]</ref> and mk3 parts (slated for .26)<ref name="026Squadcast">[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/95444-KSP-Economic-Boom-Videos-Are-Here!/page2?p=1452742#post1452742 Rowsdower on squadcast episode]</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Overhaul of mk3 spaceplane parts</span><ref name="026Squadcast">[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/95444-KSP-Economic-Boom-Videos-Are-Here!/page2?p=1452742#post1452742 Rowsdower on squadcast episode]</ref><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/90743-Here-s-Something-Hugo-Made Here's Something Hugo Made]</ref>
  
 
* Exploded view: A schematic visualization of the craft, allowing for greater control over the craft's functionality{{cn}}
 
* Exploded view: A schematic visualization of the craft, allowing for greater control over the craft's functionality{{cn}}
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* 3 additional gas planets (<span style = "background:#FFEE44">[[Jool]]</span> being the only currently available, <span style = "background:#00FF00">[[gas planet 2]]</span> and [[gas planet 3]]), moons and an <span style = "background:#FFEE44">asteroid belt</span><ref name="blog1802" /><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/16723-UNOFFICIAL-FANMADE-0-17-Discussion-Thread-2?p=235429&viewfull=1#post235429 &#91;UNOFFICIAL/FANMADE&#93; 0.17 Discussion Thread 2]</ref><ref>“[http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/b/501587795?t=19m40s KSP-TV: Squadcast, back and later than ever!]” interview of HarvesteR by Maxmaps (19:40)</ref>
 
* 3 additional gas planets (<span style = "background:#FFEE44">[[Jool]]</span> being the only currently available, <span style = "background:#00FF00">[[gas planet 2]]</span> and [[gas planet 3]]), moons and an <span style = "background:#FFEE44">asteroid belt</span><ref name="blog1802" /><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/16723-UNOFFICIAL-FANMADE-0-17-Discussion-Thread-2?p=235429&viewfull=1#post235429 &#91;UNOFFICIAL/FANMADE&#93; 0.17 Discussion Thread 2]</ref><ref>“[http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/b/501587795?t=19m40s KSP-TV: Squadcast, back and later than ever!]” interview of HarvesteR by Maxmaps (19:40)</ref>
 
** The dwarf planet [[Eeloo]] would become a [[moon]] of the [[gas planet 2]].<ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/29807-Planet-Ideas-And-Names-For-The-Future-Of28-Kerbal-Space-Program?p=447959&viewfull=1#post447959 Post in the forum] by NovaSilisko</ref>
 
** The dwarf planet [[Eeloo]] would become a [[moon]] of the [[gas planet 2]].<ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/29807-Planet-Ideas-And-Names-For-The-Future-Of28-Kerbal-Space-Program?p=447959&viewfull=1#post447959 Post in the forum] by NovaSilisko</ref>
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* Maxmaps has gone on record with claiming new planets are, "a big maybe."<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja7sep Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
 
* Maxmaps has gone on record with claiming new planets are, "a big maybe."<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja7sep Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
* Expanded biomes on bodies beyond Kerbin, Mun and Minmus (Slated for .26)<ref>[https://twitter.com/Maxmaps/status/518040350716600321 Maxmaps Tweet] mentioning that the roadmap for 0.26 is complete</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Expanded biomes on bodies beyond Kerbin, Mun and Minmus</span><ref>[https://twitter.com/Maxmaps/status/518040350716600321 Maxmaps Tweet] mentioning that the roadmap for 0.26 is complete</ref>
  
 
=== Physics & dynamics ===
 
=== Physics & dynamics ===
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* Better aerodynamics (Although this continues to be pushed into the realm of 'maybe')<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja66gp Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/94770-Secret-feature-is-completely-underwhelming/page11?p=1438507#post1438507 Rowsdower's responsing] with a feature roadmap</ref>
 
* Better aerodynamics (Although this continues to be pushed into the realm of 'maybe')<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja66gp Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/94770-Secret-feature-is-completely-underwhelming/page11?p=1438507#post1438507 Rowsdower's responsing] with a feature roadmap</ref>
  
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=== Scenery & graphics ===
 
=== Scenery & graphics ===
 
[[File:Explosion.jpg|thumbnail|The new explosion effect]]
 
* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">New particle effects: Long duration smoke trails, stunning explosions and much more</span><ref name="025plans"/><ref name="025waitingroom"/>
 
  
 
* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Procedurally generated craters (Mun in 0.21)</span><ref name="proc_craters">[[blog:667|Procedural Craters]] dev blog post by "HarvesteR"</ref>
 
* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Procedurally generated craters (Mun in 0.21)</span><ref name="proc_craters">[[blog:667|Procedural Craters]] dev blog post by "HarvesteR"</ref>
  
* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Space center facilities can be destroyed by crash-landing onto them, and fixing them will cost money</span><ref name="Destructible Buildings">“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/98507547514/whats-the-secret-feature What’s the secret feature?]” on the dev blog on Sep 27<sup>th</sup></ref><ref>[http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/c/5189717 KSP0.25 Secret Feature, Destructable buildings!] Squadcast by Maxmaps</ref>
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* Female Kerbals<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja6kbt Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
 
 
* Female Kerbals <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja6kbt Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
 
  
 
* Cities and other geographic points of reference{{cn}}
 
* Cities and other geographic points of reference{{cn}}
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* Static particles (cloudlets){{cn}}
 
* Static particles (cloudlets){{cn}}
  
=== Audio ===
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=== Game & engine ===
 
 
* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">More and better sound effects</span><ref name="025plans"/>
 
  
=== Game & engine ===
 
 
* <span style = "background:#00FF00">New GUI</span><ref name="blog2801" /><ref>“[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/70843-Devnote-Tuesdays-The-Sans-HarvesteR-Edition Devnote Tuesdays: The "Sans-HarvesteR" Edition]“</ref>
 
* <span style = "background:#00FF00">New GUI</span><ref name="blog2801" /><ref>“[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/70843-Devnote-Tuesdays-The-Sans-HarvesteR-Edition Devnote Tuesdays: The "Sans-HarvesteR" Edition]“</ref>
** <span style = "background:#42C0FB">More markers on the navball (normal, anti-normal, radial-in and radial-out) and a pointer specifying the location of maneuver node(s)</span><ref name="025plans" />
 
  
 
* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">64-bit support: Windows ([[0.24]]) and Linux are supported</span>
 
* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">64-bit support: Windows ([[0.24]]) and Linux are supported</span>
 
* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Difficulty settings: Change certain gameplay aspects to something that suits you</span><ref name="025plans"/><ref name="025waitingroom"/>
 
  
 
* <span style = "background:#00FF00">Multiplayer</span>
 
* <span style = "background:#00FF00">Multiplayer</span>
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* Expansion packs/DLCs (different from updates, will be purchased separately and include features distinct from the original game's main idea)<ref>[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/47730955705/ Expansions blog post]</ref>
 
* Expansion packs/DLCs (different from updates, will be purchased separately and include features distinct from the original game's main idea)<ref>[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/47730955705/ Expansions blog post]</ref>
  
* [More] Merchandise <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cjaamm9 Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
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* [More] Merchandise<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cjaamm9 Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
  
 
== Not planned or shelved ==
 
== Not planned or shelved ==
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Resources beyond present scope</span> (Fuel, Oxygen, Electricity, etc.)<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja7615 Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
 
* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Resources beyond present scope</span> (Fuel, Oxygen, Electricity, etc.)<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2byga4/im_the_producer_of_kerbal_space_program_ama_about/cja7615 Answer] from Maxmaps in his AMA</ref>
 
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[[File:New eva.jpg|thumb|The new EVA suit]]
* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">New [[EVA]] suits</span> (New high-poly model will be used only for cinematics) <ref>“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/93338999759/a-closer-look-at-the-new-eva-suit-for-cinematics A Closer Look at the New EVA Suit]” on the dev blog</ref><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/90612-0-25-Update Forum post by KasperVLD]</ref>  
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">New [[EVA]] suits</span> (New high-poly model will be used only for cinematics)<ref>“[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/93338999759/a-closer-look-at-the-new-eva-suit-for-cinematics A Closer Look at the New EVA Suit]” on the dev blog</ref><ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/90612-0-25-Update Forum post by KasperVLD]</ref>  
  
 
* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Weapons or military features</span>{{cn}}
 
* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Weapons or military features</span>{{cn}}

Revision as of 23:18, 8 October 2014

The features listed here are planned for future versions of Kerbal Space Program and may change during the course of development.

This list is not an official road-map for KSP. It is maintained by the community, and has no direct relation to what may or may not be included in the final product. Already implemented features can be found in the version history.

Future features

Current version: 1.12.2
The entries on the following list must be verifiable.

This section lists all planned features for future releases. Entries highlighted in blue are planned for the next update (soon). Entries in yellow have been partially implemented. Entries in green are already in development but are not expected for the next update or are that huge that there are multiple updates incrementally adding that feature.

The next version will most likely be 0.26, but it is possible that an intermediate version might be released.

The entries on the list are not a commitment, and the developer team is not under any obligation to implement them all. These features may be pushed back or implemented on another way then suggested here.

Flight operations

  • Enhanced IVAs: Moving and interacting inside of the craft[1]
  • Kerbal experience[5]
  • Repairing: Ability to repair certain things[citation needed]
  • Crew tasks: Have the crew take charge of controlling the craft (provided they can handle it)[citation needed]
  • More prebuilt crafts, for tutorials or as examples[citation needed]

Space Center

Spacecraft construction

  • Spacecraft stats: Total weight, loaded resources (per stage?)[6]
  • Overhaul of mk3 spaceplane parts[5][7]
  • Exploded view: A schematic visualization of the craft, allowing for greater control over the craft's functionality[citation needed]
  • Stack extensions: Fairings and solid-booster fuel plugs[citation needed]
  • More parts for moon bases and space stations[citation needed]

Celestial bodies

  • Maxmaps has gone on record with claiming new planets are, "a big maybe."[11]
  • Expanded biomes on bodies beyond Kerbin, Mun and Minmus[12]

Physics & dynamics

  • Better aerodynamics (Although this continues to be pushed into the realm of 'maybe')[13][14]
  • Re-entry heat or damage [15]
  • Fixed fuel flow and changing maximum thrust depending on surrounding atmospheric pressure (at the moment the fuel flow is changing and the maximum thrust available is fixed)[16]
  • Life-support systems (presently not confirmed, but has been considered for future inclusion)[17]
  • Wind & turbulence conditions[citation needed]
  • Damage effects[citation needed]
  • New lighting system with better shadows[citation needed]

Scenery & graphics

  • Procedurally generated craters (Mun in 0.21)[18]
  • Cities and other geographic points of reference[citation needed]
  • Clouds (weather?)[citation needed]
  • Static particles (cloudlets)[citation needed]

Game & engine

  • 64-bit support: Windows (0.24) and Linux are supported
  • Multiplayer
    • Squad is committed to add multiplayer to the finished game after the success of the user created mod KMP, or Kerbal MultiPlayer. Squad says “Multiplayer is something we had planned to do after it was all said and done, but it’s time for us to start looking at it now”.[21] With 0.24 Squad specifically states that they working on the first steps to add multiplayer after career is finished.[3]
    • KMP is a multiplayer system that has been replaced with DMP (As of 0.23.5). The mod is no longer available to the public.[22]
  • OSC data interface: Connectivity with external applications[citation needed]

Modding

  • A more complete SDK and documentation (you can help by adding to the wiki!)[citation needed]

Other

  • Expansion packs/DLCs (different from updates, will be purchased separately and include features distinct from the original game's main idea)[23]
  • [More] Merchandise[24]

Not planned or shelved

The following features have either been confirmed or suggested to not be in the official game, or have otherwise been paused or shelved due to scope changes or other considerations.

  • Steam achievements[25]
  • Competitor/rival space agencies[26]
  • Realistically sized celestial bodies [27]
  • Mining parts for gathering resources beyond current scope (On hiatus until a better method can be found)[28]
  • Resources beyond present scope (Fuel, Oxygen, Electricity, etc.)[29]
The new EVA suit
  • New EVA suits (New high-poly model will be used only for cinematics)[30][31]
  • Weapons or military features[citation needed]
  • Autopilot systems[citation needed]
  • Alien civilizations[citation needed]
  • Terraforming[citation needed]
  • Conversion to a different game engine.[citation needed]
  • Mobile version.[citation needed]

Web Services

Feature Status
Mac Fixes
  • .app packaging (Finder-compatible)
  • Clipboard support
In progress
Auto-resume interrupted downloads In progress
Downloads through BitTorrent (long-term) Planning
Load-balanced Repair Packages Feasibility Analysis

References

  1. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  2. 2.0 2.1 Devnote Tuesdays: The "Almost Forgot to Title This Post" Edition” on the forum released on January 28th
  3. 3.0 3.1 The 0.24 Update Goals Post!” by HarvesteR released on February 4th
  4. 4.0 4.1 Devnote Tuesdays: The “Work on ALL the Things” Edition” on the dev blog released on February 18th
  5. 5.0 5.1 Rowsdower on squadcast episode
  6. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  7. Here's Something Hugo Made
  8. [UNOFFICIAL/FANMADE] 0.17 Discussion Thread 2
  9. KSP-TV: Squadcast, back and later than ever!” interview of HarvesteR by Maxmaps (19:40)
  10. Post in the forum by NovaSilisko
  11. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  12. Maxmaps Tweet mentioning that the roadmap for 0.26 is complete
  13. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  14. Rowsdower's responsing with a feature roadmap
  15. "What not to suggest?"
  16. Isp doesn't work right” in the forums (Answer by C7)
  17. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  18. Procedural Craters dev blog post by "HarvesteR"
  19. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  20. Devnote Tuesdays: The "Sans-HarvesteR" Edition
  21. http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/12/12/kerbal-space-program-committed-to-multiplayer-career-and-sandbox-modes/
  22. http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/55835-Kmp-0-22-wip-alpha
  23. Expansions blog post
  24. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  25. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  26. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  27. Q&A during 0.21 early access livestream with Yargnit and Ted
  28. http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/61997-Article-KerbalKon-Announcements?p=844430#post844430
  29. Answer from Maxmaps in his AMA
  30. A Closer Look at the New EVA Suit” on the dev blog
  31. Forum post by KasperVLD