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[Interview] How KSP Helps Designing Real-Life Space Mission
39 minutes Posted May 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Intro
KSP as a learning tool
Why is KSP useful for mission planning
From gamers to mission architects
Useful mods for KSP
Alternatives to KSP
Gaming meta and AI
Current obsessions
Final thoughts
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Show notes
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
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