A popular request is to find out what mods I’m using and how I make the blueprints mission patches. Hopefully these resources help! You can download free templates to make Blueprints and Mission Patches below:
KSP Blueprint Template
This is a blueprint template I made that’s free to download. All the blueprints on my site, Kerbal States, are made using this template. It has instructions for making your own!
Kerbal Mission Patch Template
This is a Mission Patch Template I made that’s free to download. All the Mission Patches on my site, Kerbal States, are made using this template. It has instructions for making your own, lots of free SVG based icons included as well!
I use quite a few mods to get KSP to where I want it to be. Below is a list of Mods and Dependencies. I didn’t make any of these, and I don’t provide any kind of guarantee of their effectiveness or safety. To test my build and stability this exact list of mods was used to create my build as of 3/10/25.
Click Through Blocker (D)
Keeps you from clicking through one window to another. (Usually). Requires Toolbar Controller.
Download Link Here (GitHub)
HarmonyKSP (D)
Harmony is a KSP Specific fork of Harmony that allows Mods to patch code. It’s a requirement for other mods.
Download Link Here (GitHub)
Niako’s Kopernicus Utilities (D)
A mod that creates smoother heightmaps for customer planets in Koppernicus.
Download Link Here (GitHub)
B9 Part Switch (D)
A requirement for other mods. B9 lets you right click on many parts and change functions, for example switching tank types.
Download Link Here (GitHub)
Community Category Kit (D)
A requirement for other mods. A shared resource kit for mod creators.
Download Link Here (GitHub)
Community Resource Pack (D)
A requirement for other mods. A shared resource pack for planetary resources for mod creators.
Download Link Here (KSP Forums)
Community Tech Tree (D)
A requirement for other mods. A shared resource pack for planetary resources for mod creators.
Download Link Here (KSP Forums)
Download Link (Spacedock)
Conformal Decals
A great mod that lets you put decals, flags, text, all kind of stuff on the side of your ships.
Download Link Here (GitHub)
KSP Forum Post
Cryo Engines
Nertea mod that adds Liquid Hydrogen and Liquid Methane Engines to KSP.
Download Link Here (SpaceDock)
KSP Forum Post
Dependencies (Bundled):
- Module Manager
- B9 Part Switch
- Community Resource Pack
- Cryo Tanks
- Deployable Engines
- Dynamic Battery Storage
Cryo Tanks
Nertea mod that uses B9 to allow switching to new fuel sources, as well as new tanks for Cryogenic fuel storage.
Download Link Here (GitHub)
KSP Forum Post
Dependencies:
- Module Manager
- B9 Part Switch
- Community Resource Pack
- Dynamic Battery Storage
Community Terrain Textures Pack (CTTP) (D)
Community mod that allows a common set of textures to be used in Kopernicus.
Download Link Here (GitHub)
KSP Forum Post
Distant Object Enhancement KSP (D)
A mod that adds some realism to how objects appear in space – see ships from faraway, planets in the night sky the way you would on Earth, etc.
Download Link Here (Spacedock)
KSP Forum Link
Dynamic Battery Storage (D)
Dependency. I’m not sure for what, but I got it!
Download Link Here (GitHub)
Deep Freeze
Important: I use EVE that is bundled with Blackrack’s Volumetric Clouds, available on Patreon.
Environmental Visual Enhancements
Important: I use EVE that is bundled with Blackrack’s Volumetric Clouds, available on Patreon.
Far Future Technologies
A Nertea Mod for that goes into speculative science of the far future. Anti-matter engines, etc.
Download Link Here (Spacedock)
Heat Control
A Nertea Mod for that adds radiators for heat dispersion. I use these radiators on nuclear Reactors on my DSV spacecraft.
Dependencies:
- ModuleManager
- B9 Part Switch
Download Link Here (Spacedock)
KSP Forum Link
Kerbal Atomics
A Nertea Mod that adds a variety of Nuclear Thermal Rockets.
Dependencies:
- ModuleManager
- B9 Part Switch
Download Link Here (Spacedock)
KSP Forum Link
Kerbal Construction Time
A Nertea Mod that adds a variety of Nuclear Thermal Rockets.
Dependencies:
- MagicCore
Download Link Here (Spacedock)
KSP Forum Link
Kerbal Joint Reinforcement
An essential mod that slowly turns up the physics instead of all at once. Basically keeps your rockets from exploding when you load them.
Download Link Here (Spacedock)
KSP Forum Link
Kopernicus
Kopernicus is the foundation for adding new planets to KSP. It’s what makes Outer Planets possible!
Download Link Here (GitHub)
KSP Forum Link
KRASH (Simulation for KSP)
I use KRASH to ‘simulate’ my missions before launching them. The mod is balanced to only allow you to do a simulation once you meet certain criteria. For example, you can’t simulate a lander on Mun until you have landed on Mun.
Download Link Here (Spacedock)
KSP Forum Link
Kronal Vessel Viewer (KVV)
I use KRASH to ‘simulate’ my missions before launching them. The mod is balanced to only allow you to do a simulation once you meet certain criteria. For example, you can’t simulate a lander on Mun until you have landed on Mun. NOTE: Not sure which download to use. Check Install.
Dependencies:
- Click Through Blocker
- Toolbar Controller
Download Link Here This is KVV Continued (Spacedock) I *think* I use this one?
Download Link Here (GitHub)
KSP Forum Link
KSP Advanced Fly-By-Wire
Joystick Controller mod. Lets you change input controls for your joystick during the game, without exiting out to the main menu.
Dependencies:
- Click Through Blocker
- Toolbar Controller
Download Link Here (GitHub)
KSP Forum Link
MechJeb 2
MechJeb lets you automate and calculate any number of things in KSP.
Download Link Here (GitHub)
Download Direct (Sarbian)
Modular Flight Integrator (D)
A dependency for other mods, handles aerodynamic and heating.
Download Link Here (GitHub)
KSP Forum Link
Included with something else, git doesn’t include download link
Modular Manager
A dependency for many mods. Lets you load and edit a file without actually changing it (for example changing what a Squad Part does without altering the actual file.)
Source Code (GitHub)
KSP Forum Link
Near Future Mods
Near Future is a collection of mods made by Nertea. I use them heavily in my modern spacecraft!
For a summary read the KSP Forum Link. There are multiple components (click each to go to direct download link to Spacedock):
- Near Future Construction
- Near Future Electrical
- Near Future Exploration
- Near Future Launch Vehicles
- Near Future Props (a dependency)
- Near Future Propulsion
- Near Future Solar
- Near Future Spacecraft
- Note: I don’t use Near Future Aeronautics, but you can get that HERE.
NRAP (Procedural Test Weights)
I don’t build a custom rocket for each mission, I have several launch systems that are rated for certain weights up to certain orbits. With NRAP you can test a rocket’s ability to deliver payloads by right clicking on a procedural payload, and selecting the desired weight!
Dependencies:
- Click Through Blocker
- SpaceTux Library
Download Link (Spacedock)
Outer Planets Mod (OPM)
While there are many ‘extra planets’ mods I consider Outer Planets to be part of the ‘canonical’ Kerbal Star System. This adds Sarnus, Neidon, Urlum, and more!
Dependencies:
- Kopernicus
- Module Manager
- Community Terrain Texture Pack
Download Link (GitHub)
Forum Link
Outer Planets (OPM) Volumetric Clouds
OneSaltyPringle has done a lot of work bringing volumetric clouds to OuterPlanets. Take care to notice the dependencies, they are listed in the Spacedock but NOT easily found on Git.
- EVE (from Blackrack’s Volumetric Clouds)
- Outer Planets Mod
- Pood’s OPM-VO (Visual Overhaul)
- ZeroMiniAVC
Download Link (GitHub)
SpaceDock Link for Info
Outer Planets (OPM) Volumetric Clouds
OneSaltyPringle has done a lot of work bringing volumetric clouds to OuterPlanets. Take care to notice the dependencies, they are listed in the Spacedock but NOT easily found on Git.
- EVE (from Blackrack’s Volumetric Clouds)
- Outer Planets Mod
- Pood’s OPM-VO (Visual Overhaul)
- ZeroMiniAVC
Download Link (GitHub)
SpaceDock Link for Info
Parallax Continued
Parallax Continued is the continuation of the other Parallax project for KSP that resolves almost all of the bugs of that project. It is a graphics overhaul of textures, scatters and is quite expensive. Most users will need to spend some money to use it.
NOTE: The average KSP user will almost certainly need to spend money to use this mod. Linx has provided excellent instructions for how to do this yourself. I have linked those below.
Pateron for Linx / Parallx Continued (to download Release 3 you’ll have to become a Patron on Patreon for Linx for at least one month. As of this writing it costs $5.50. Note that you’ll be subscribed to support every month, unless you cancel)
Free Option: Instructions for how to compile it yourself from Linx.
NOTE: I use the “LIfeless Eve Patch”.
Planetary Bases Inc
A colonization part mod I enjoy for making bases!
- Module Manager
Download Link (SpaceDock)
Forum Link
Poods OPM VO (Visual Overhaul) (D)
A dependency for using OuterPlanets Volumetric Clouds.
Download Link (GitHub)
Pood’s Skyboxes
I use the Deep Star Map. I may also use Milky Way once I decide if I’m using Distant Objects or not.
- Module Manager
- Texture Replacer
Download Link (SpaceDock)
Forum Link
Precise Node Continued
Precise node lets you adjust your manuever nodes extremely precisely. I have mine set up to use my NumPad. Almost a requirement for doing journeys from Kerbin to the Outer Planets.
- Click Through Blocker
Download Link (SpaceDock)
Precise Node Continued
Precise node lets you adjust your manuever nodes extremely precisely. I have mine set up to use my NumPad. Almost a requirement for doing journeys from Kerbin to the Outer Planets.
- Click Through Blocker
Download Link (SpaceDock)
RCS Build Aid
I often forget this is a mod, it’s such a vital element to ship building. It lets you see if your spacecraft is balanced for RCS manuevers.
- Blitzy’s Toolbar
- Version Checker
Download Link (GitHub)
Forum Link
REPOSoftTech (D)
A dependency for DeepFreeze. This is a collection of community software utilities by JPLRepo.
Not available to download, ehh?
Download Link (GitHub)
ReStock
A graphical revamp of most stock parts. This really upgrades the games parts.
- Blitzy’s Toolbar
- Version Checker
Download Link (SpaceDock)
Forum Link
ReStockPlus
Adds some missing parts, like adapters and other things, in the ReStock style.
- ReStock
Download Link (SpaceDock)
SCANSat
Lets you create maps inside the game, and export the images. I do a lot of mission planning this way!
- Toolbar (optional)
Download Link (GitHubz)
Forum Link
Scatterer
Important: I use Scatterer that is bundled with Blackrack’s Volumetric Clouds, available on Patreon.
SpaceDust
A mod by Nertea that adds resources, as dusts, in space. Bundled with one of his things, I don’t know which.
- Module Manager
- B9 Part Switcher
Download Link (Spacedock)
Forum Link
Space Program Funding
A simple mod that adds monthly funding to KSP. This is my preferred ‘government’ and ‘monthly funding’ mod.. It’s simple, you can save up, and it doesn’t have a lot of bulk.
- Module Manager
- B9 Part Switcher
Download Link (Github)
Stage Recovery
This mod automates stage recovery, based on a spent stage’s trajectory, speed, equipment required for propulsive landings, or just parachute landings. Pretty neat!
- Click Through Blocker
- Toolbar Controller
- SpaceTux Library
Download Link (Spacedock)
KSP Forums
Station Parts Expansion
NOTE: I have one folder named ‘Station Parts Expansion’ that doesn’t appear related to this mod, which creates the folder StationPartsExpansionRedux. Weird.
- Click Through Blocker
- Toolbar Controller
- SpaceTux Library
Download Link (Spacedock)
KSP Forums
Stock Scatterer Configs and Stock Volumetric Clouds
These are two unaccounted for folders, I assume they are included in Blackrack’s mod. : I use Scatterer that is bundled with Blackrack’s Volumetric Clouds, available on Patreon.
SystemHeat
A Nertea mod for controlling heat on spacecraft, and managing the process.
Download Link (GitHub)
KSP Forums
TextureReplacer
A mod for replacing textures. Used for replacing suits, Kerbal appearances, skyboxes, lots of stuff.
Download Link (GitHub)
KSP Forums
ThunderAerospace / TAC Life Support
My preferred ‘life support’ mod.
Download Link (GitHub)
KSP Forums
Trajectories
Calculates atmospheric drag on reentry to give a proper landing trajectory calculation on the map screen.
Download Link (GitHub)
KSP Forums
TriggerTech/Kerbal Alarm Clock
KSP Has a built in clock now, but I still prefer Kerbal Alarm Clock for its simplicity and precision.
Download Link (Spacedock)
KSP Forums
Universal Storage 2
A storage mod that adds a lot of interesting parts and adapters. I like the radial food storage and other parts it adds a lot.
Download Link (Spacedock)
Waterfall
Nertea framework shared by several mods for providing better plume effects to engines. Makes them look really pretty.
Download Link (GitHub)
Forum Link
ZeroMiniAVC (D)
A dependency for Outer Planets Volumetric Clouds. It prunes or disables other AVC added by other mods.
Download Link (SpaceDock)
Kerbal States | Kerbin Space Exploration Administration 