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Just a minor one here, but now that we can launch unmanned capsules under remote guidance, maybe it'd be a good idea to have an option to add dummies to simulate the weight of one or more Kerbals and their gear?

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I agree with the OP. As far as weight, crash test dummies aren't very useful. However, when testing a lander, it would be good to know things like G-force, impact speeds, and other little tidbits that could be gathered from using a test dummy crammed full of SCIENCE! could tell us. Plus: with the new addition of possibly losing a test pilot (so, so many test pilots) it might be a good idea to have a crash test dummy that fills the seat, but adds a remote control system to the whole mess.

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Kerbals inside command pods weight nothing at all, unless you mean dummies in command seats. But even then, unless you have a really tiny craft, their weight is pretty insignificant.

I thought Kerbals weight 90 kg? Do they not add the weight of the Kerbal onto the command pod when they enter it?

Either way, adding a 1 meter probe to your craft will add your remote guidance and 100 kg, which is pretty close to the weight of a Kerbal.

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I thought Kerbals weight 90 kg? Do they not add the weight of the Kerbal onto the command pod when they enter it?

Either way, adding a 1 meter probe to your craft will add your remote guidance and 100 kg, which is pretty close to the weight of a Kerbal.

Nope, you can try it yourself if you want to, but the only moment Kerbals actually weight something is when on EVA or in a seat.

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