What's a payload in KSP?

[InF3RNo]

Hello, I've been trying to reach a correct translation for payload but I don't quite understand what it means in this context:

(...) making the Kerbal X a suitable option for orbiting small payloads. These payloads, for a proper orbit, autonomous propulsion would be require to achieve orbit. Such payloads should be less than (...) Extracted from wiki Kerbal X

If someone can define it with words it'd be nice.

Regards,

InF3RNo.

Edited June 29, 2013 by InF3RNo

[Skorpychan]

Basically, the payload is what you want to get up into orbit in the first place. The load that pays the bills. 'Pay load'. Get it?

[Sma]

The payload for example could be a probe, satellite, rover, lander, space station segment, or command pod/capsule. If it's unmanned it needs to have a probe core or remote control unit.

[InF3RNo]

Ah, got it, so it's what you want to place in an orbit or in another planet, the final part of the spaceship that will be orbiting or landing in a planet or moon.

[jwenting]

yes, correct.