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. 👉 [Interview+] Bonus Part. FREEhttps://patreon.com/universetoday🟣 Guest: Rodrigo Schmitthttps://rodrigo-schmitt.github.io/📜 Design of space systems and operational mission architectures using sandbox gameshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S009457652500204800:00 Intro01:14 KSP as a learning tool12:26 Why is KSP useful for mission planning21:17 From gamers to mission architects22:54 Useful mods for KSP25:08 Alternatives to KSP26:52 Gaming meta and AI33:22 Current obsessions37:00 Final thoughts📺 VIDEO VERSIONhttps://youtu.be/DIFnf0UCZUk📰 GUIDE TO SPACE NewsletterNo ads. Subscribe for FREE: https://universetoday.com/newsletter🎧 PODCASTSUniverse Today: https://universetoday.fireside.fm/Astronomy Cast: http://www.astronomycast.com/📩 CONTACT FRASER[email protected]⚖️ LICENSECreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)