KSP2 and maybe KSP1 feature suggestion: Trasmitting Data From One Spacecraft To Another

[KSP_linux0191]

I had an idea-what if we could transmit science data from one spacecraft to another? For example, you have a science probe at Jool, but it needs to transmit its data because it is going into the atmosphere. So, you could have a standby craft in Kerbin orbit, the the Jool probe would transmit the science data to the craft orbiting Kerbin, which can then land back at Kerbin and get all of the science value from that mission.

[SenatorSteam]

Doesn't this already exist in KSP 1?

[Vl3d]

Yes, relays.

[darthgently]

6 hours ago, KSP_linux0191 said:

I had an idea-what if we could transmit science data from one spacecraft to another? For example, you have a science probe at Jool, but it needs to transmit its data because it is going into the atmosphere. So, you could have a standby craft in Kerbin orbit, the the Jool probe would transmit the science data to the craft orbiting Kerbin, which can then land back at Kerbin and get all of the science value from that mission.

In stock KSP 1, you can transmit science via relays to KSC.  There is a mod that allows you to transmit science between craft so the receiving craft can return it to Kerbin or transmit it. 

Iirc, it still loses value from the transmission to the 2nd craft that returns it, but not as much as when the 2nd craft radio relays it in stock.  If you search "science" in CKAN the mod should be easily found

[Bombaatu]

There's a mod called Science Relay that does this for KSP 1 - but yes, this would be good for KSP 2.

[KSP_linux0191]

Wait, there is? I might have to check it out!