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That is your opinion. Back on topic. More advanced sensors could be added into the game. Also have the ability to build and deploy space telescopes and laser communications. Plus add more mk2 to mk3 parts. I think this is lacking. Squad could add the linear aerospike engines that were going to be used on the X-33 and Venturestar. Also add the X-33, Venturestar and other types of lifting body vehicles.

Most of the propulsion technologies which I have posted are not hypothetical. Please do some research. So no it is not a good enough reason. I agree. Introducing larger landing legs and heat resistant grid fins of different sizes would be beneficial.

This transparent solar technology should be added to K.S.P stock parts. It would help with the addition of the solar panel technology, fuel cells and rtg. https://phys.org/news/2017-10-transparent-solar-technology-future.html

Squad could always plan ahead and write new ideas down for later release. I known Squad is currently busy with the Making History Expansion and patch releases but that does not mean they can not do afterwards. As long as everything is doing good. I agree also. There are some parts that are still glitching. They are slowly fixing glitches by bring out new patches e.g. patch 1.3.1. Still not a good enough reason to not have them in K.S.P.

I completely agree. Plus the amount of rocket fuel that would saved if you used propelled type vehicles to fly at a certain altitude then switch to rocket fuel, similar with jet engine vehicles or could use the sabre engine. It all depends of thrust and mass. The E.M drive is still being researched by a few countries. Like they did for the ion drive, they could increase the thrust so it will be useful. I agree, Squad should introduce metallic hydrogen tanks, metallic hydrogen engines, cryogenic tanks and cryogenic engines, if they have not been added already. Yes, I know about the Far Future Propulsion mod. But I would like some, if not all, of those propulsions, added into the stock parts, the propulsions that are being used or researched, not hypothetical propulsions, maybe later.

It has been proven that the E.M drive does produce thrust. There is a NASA paper on it. The E.M drive is still being researched. What is wrong having technologies that is at least decades away being adding to K.S.P? If it works, why not add them into the game.

I have mentioned this before on other discussions but I will type it again, solar sails, e-sails and V.A.S.I.M.R. Also this has been posted by others, E.M drive. Tests show there is thrust produced and it is still being researched. I also want Squad to add, which is needed, more advanced controls and computers, which will be more accurate in navigation and has a auto pilot feature.

I agree, do not reduce the thrust or how slow the rate of thrust. What I mean is that with ion drives, it continues to accelerate as it is being used.

In the game there are converters, which you can refuel. But biggest converter is heavy and it takes a long time to refuel a spacecraft, depending where you are and if you have an engineer with you or not. https://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Converter. It would be great if Squad added more converters that are more efficient and lighter. I hope the VASIMR and X3 will be added into the stock parts of the game, we need faster and more fuel efficient space propulsion. Also the ion drive is not accurate to the real ion drive. Plus Squad should add cryogenic fuel tanks and metallic hydrogen tanks into the game.

I hope they will add more station parts and also fix anymore parts that do not work. Also when it comes to refueling, I hope they add parts that are lighter and more efficient and that there are refueling parts designed for spaceships. Also to add, more advanced computers for better control and more options added, for example orbital station-keeping.

Hello everyone, Is Squad going to add more stock parts? I know they have added some in the past, the making history expansion will be coming out and the recent release of 1.3.1 patch but I was hoping they can add more modern parts into the game. Does anyone know? Also, what do you all think they should add?

For what Space Cowboy? Also which is the biggest and best command pod in the game?

The second link does not work, but the first one is very interesting.

Thanks AngelLestat , Blue propulsion is one of the main things for space travel. What about 3D printer? Also what about the tracking station? Also updating the spacesuit? What about updating the Launch pad? Also I think they should introduce new materials which have been made recently such as carbon nano tubes, self healing materials as well. Also which is the biggest and best command pod? What about adding new ones? I would not mind seeing the VentureStar in the game either?

Look what I have found! http://www.space.com/23084-mars-exploration-nuclear-fusion-rocket.html . Also read an article about solor panels which can also absorb heat as well as light for power. What about thorium reactors?

When you say missing, what would you suggest? Also what about adding hypersonic planes from the past, present? e.g. x-15, hypersonic scram jet being tested?

Does the kerbal astronaut age? If so how about adding a cryogenic bed? What else could we add on the game besides propulsion, newer materials to build with, power generation? What about advanced batteries? Also can we set up colonies on other planets? Better thrusters? How about newer solor panels? Communication systems? Clothing? Propulsion, newer materials and power generation are a must! How about newer sensors?

Also what about improved computers for better navigation and control?

Okay I think we are going off topic here...Back on topic now They should definitely add existing technology we know that is working to keep it in the realm of reality, like the xenon ion engine, VASIMR, solar sail which will be launched next year, esail cubes which have been launched and so on. What about this magnetoplasmadynamic thruster? I have read this can move above 100,000 mph or mps and has very high ISP? Apparently the japanese have tested this and NASA? Does anyone else know about this? What about building a rotating body to produce artificial gravity?

In the link you provided, its was written in 1991, that is 20 years ago, A lot has changed since then, there must be a later one. The link I posted http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_01_14_2013_p31-535211.xml was written this year. Also what about adding better controls, e.g. computers for piloting the spacecraft?

Well from what I have read about VASIMR it can produce an electromagnetic field which can block out radiations while travelling in deep space apparently. And this which also appeals to VASIMR http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_01_14_2013_p31-535211.xml . What about the Inflatable capsules being made by Bigelow Aerospace, I think they should add them to the game.

What about Elon Musk's new project, The HyperLoop?

To add to your list I think AD Astra should add their vasimr powered deep space ship in the game. And I think they should make the game into an mmorpg game. That will be soo cool seeing other astronauts floating around.

if you read through the whole thread, you will see I corrected myself, yes the Sunjammer will not be the size of Texas but in the article http://www.space.com/21556-sunjammer-solar-sail-launch-2014.html it says a solor sail the size of Texas will be needed if we want to travel to another system.

They should definitely add real world new propulsions with real world physics and chemistry such as vasimr plus I think they should add previous flown spacecraft and ones that are being built such as Dragon Capsule, Orion etc. Also add newly made advanced solor arrays such as http://www.atk.com/products-services/ultraflex-solar-array-systems/ and batteries. What about space elevators and Hyperspace travel even though space elevators can be made and hyperspace travel is only a theory right?