[Interview] How KSP Helps Designing Real-Life Space Mission

The Kerbal Space Program is a fun game, but also an incredible tool for simulating a realistic space exploration program. According to a new paper, people playing the game can help develop innovative ideas that can turn into real missions, especially with the development and integration of reusable rockets like Starship and New Glenn.

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🟣 Guest: Rodrigo Schmitt

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📜 Design of space systems and operational mission architectures using sandbox games

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0094576525002048

00:00 Intro

01:14 KSP as a learning tool

12:26 Why is KSP useful for mission planning

21:17 From gamers to mission architects

22:54 Useful mods for KSP

25:08 Alternatives to KSP

26:52 Gaming meta and AI

33:22 Current obsessions

37:00 Final thoughts

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