Mart!an

Great suggestion, contracts being directly linked to the tech tree is really interesting and would definitely allow you to shape your space program more than in stock KSP. Perhaps even a non linear tech tree design? Like more of a web than a tree.

I think we can all agree that the science at this stage in development is very unbalanced and repetitive. For example, science collected from the surface of kerban allows the purchase of the same tech as science obtained from one of Jool's moons. I think it would make for much more interesting science gain to have planet specific branches of the tech tree. By this I mean having some branches of the tech tree only unlockable using science form say Moho or Eve. A few examples of this could be: science from Laythe or Eve could allow the purchase of high tech aerodynamic parts? science from the mun could unlock rovers? This may require a rework of the tech tree its self but I think it would make players want to extend their space program to further reaches of the solar system in order to acquire high-tech rocket and plane parts. Anyway, just a thought i wanted to share with you guys. Let me know what you guys think