| name | ksp-world-knowledge |
| description | Comprehensive world knowledge base for Kerbal Space Program (KSP). Covers game mechanics, orbital physics (Kepler's laws, orbital energy, momentum for gravity assists), celestial bodies, spacecraft design, common gameplay questions and solutions, DLC content, modding, tips and advice, vessel sharing, and international community resources. Compiled from: KSP Wiki, KSP Forum, Reddit r/KerbalSpaceProgram, Bilibili Chinese FAQ, Steam Community guides, and community delta-V maps.
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| author | Acea |
| sources | ["https://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/","https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/","https://www.reddit.com/r/KerbalSpaceProgram/","https://www.bilibili.com/opus/294447925428794249 (KSP Tieba FAQ v1908)","https://wikiwiki.jp/ksp/ (Japanese KSP Wiki)","https://steamcommunity.com/app/220200/guides/","https://ksp.loicviennois.com/ (KSP Delta-V Planner)","https://deltavmap.github.io/","https://ksp.huijiwiki.com/ (Huiji KSP Wiki)","https://spacedock.info/ (SpaceDock mod platform)","https://kerbalx.com/ (KerbalX craft sharing)","https://kerbcat.com/articles/4885 (KerbCat KerbalX tutorial)","https://www.curseforge.com/kerbal (CurseForge KSP)"] |
| category | gaming |
| version | 1 |
| last_updated | "2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z" |
| applies_when | always |
KSP World Knowledge — Kerbal Space Program
This .skill file is a structured world knowledge base for LLM retrieval.
1. GAME OVERVIEW
Version scope: This document is primarily based on KSP 1.12.5 (the final KSP1 release). KSP2 is a separate game with different rules and is not covered here.
| Property | Value |
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| Developer | Squad (Mexico) |
| Publisher | Private Division (Take-Two Interactive) |
| Initial release | 2011 (early access), 2015 (v1.0 full release) |
| Latest version | 1.12.5 ("The Once And Future Kerbal Kind") |
| Engine | Unity (upgraded to Unity 2019.2 in v1.8) |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S |
| DLC | Making History (v1.4+, March 2018), Breaking Ground (v1.7.1+, May 2019) |
Game Modes
- Sandbox: All parts unlocked, unlimited funds. Pure creative play.
- Science: Must collect science points to unlock parts. No financial constraints.
- Career: Complete contracts for funds and reputation, collect science for parts. Full program management.
2. CORE MECHANICS & EQUATIONS
Core mechanics, engine reference table, delta-V planning, orbital mechanics, and spacecraft design extracted to references/orbital-and-design.md, covering the rocket equation, TWR, Isp, engine data, Δv maps, orbital terms, ascent procedures, rendezvous, aerobraking, rocket/aircraft design, and construction tricks.
FUNDAMENTAL ORBITAL PHYSICS
Theoretical orbital physics extracted to references/theory.md, covering Kepler's laws of planetary motion, orbital kinetic/potential energy, and conservation of momentum for gravity assists.
3. DELTA-V PLANNING & MAPS
Delta-V planning, online tools, and transfer requirements extracted to references/orbital-and-design.md.
4. THE KERBOL SYSTEM
Full celestial body reference extracted to references/kerbol-system.md, covering Kerbol, Kerbin, Mun, Minmus, Eve, Duna, Dres, Jool and its moons, and Eeloo with radius, gravity, atmosphere, and Δv data.
5. ORBITAL MECHANICS
Orbital mechanics, transfer windows, rendezvous, and aerobraking reference extracted to references/orbital-and-design.md.
6. SPACECRAFT DESIGN
Rocket/aircraft design principles, part sizes, configurations, construction tricks, and action groups extracted to references/orbital-and-design.md.
7. GAME SYSTEMS
Career progression, science collection, CommNet, and funds/reputation reference extracted to references/gameplay-reference.md.
8. COMMON PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
Common gameplay issues, troubleshooting, tips, and vessel sharing reference extracted to references/gameplay-reference.md.
9. DLC KNOWLEDGE
DLC reference extracted to references/dlc-knowledge.md, covering Making History (parts, Mission Builder, launch sites) and Breaking Ground (deployed science, robotic parts, propellers, surface features, robotic part parameters).
10. MODDING
Modding guide extracted to references/moddings.md, covering essential mods list, installation steps, common issues, distribution channels, and why all-in-one packs are discouraged.
11. TIPS & ADVICE
Beginner tips, Kerbal personalities, fun facts, and community Q&A extracted to references/gameplay-reference.md.
12. VESSEL SHARING & COMMUNITY
KerbalX craft sharing, other craft resources, and KerbCat Chinese community extracted to references/gameplay-reference.md.
13. INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES
International community resources extracted to references/international-communities.md, covering Japanese, Russian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese communities and other language resources.
