Ability to move science reports from one pod to another.

[ToInfinityAndBeyond]

I searched the forums for a similar suggestion and could not find one. If this is a repeat I apologize and please delete my post. Also, if the planned science changes include this type of mechanic I apologize.

Sorry for the wall of text. TL;DR summary: Is it possible to have the Kerbin's use those yellow sticky notes in the pods to transfer some of their reports from pod to pod or from the instrument to a command pod?

I understand it may be an intended mechanic to tie reports to certain parts but, here is the situation I encountered and my suggestion:

I launched a rocket with two pods, a mk1 lander can and a mk1-2 command pod. After I reach orbit and then transfer to the celestial body I want to reach I undock the craft from one another and do a powered landing with the lander can (some eva and docking steps not mentioned). After I reach the surface, plant a flag, and run/drive around having fun for a little while I complete my experiments and hop back in the lander can. All of my science gadgets attached to the lander can and my EVA and surface sample now also associated with the lander can. I reach orbit, dock with my orbiting craft, EVA back to the craft, and head for home.

The suggestion involves the reaching kerbin. I can choose to have my command pod re-enter Kerbin and splash down in spetacular fashion by itself but, I lose all of the science I performed on the surface of wherever I landed (from science parts, EVA, and surface samples). And as far as I know the only way to keep that data is to bring the lander can back to Kerbin with me.

I can think of ways to keep all this science by modifying the ship and my flight plan but, wouldn't it be nice if the Kerbin's could utilize all of those yellow sticky notes in the pods to copy down some of the details of the reports (from pod to pod or from the science parts)?

[Eric S]

From what I understand, this, or something like it, is expected in 0.23. They've only hinted at it, so no clue how close to your suggestion it will work.

[ToInfinityAndBeyond]

They've only hinted at it, so no clue how close to your suggestion it will work.

I almost didn't post because I was afraid what I was suggesting was too similar. From what I've read they plan to implement a giant part that allows you to transmit back the important data. In this case I'm bringing all of the parts back into orbit and I really just need to transfer the data (or even just some of it to encourage repeat missions) from one pod to another. Sounded like a good idea in my head since I was basically simulating the apollo 11 mission.

[Sirrobert]

Yes, that's coming next update

[Dart980]

Until 0.23 you can use this. It adds the abilty to move science to one part to another.

EDIT: Fixed link.

Edited November 26, 2013 by Dart980

[Eric S]

From what I've read they plan to implement a giant part that allows you to transmit back the important data.

I think it goes farther than that, I got the impression that the lab was only one part of a bigger feature set being added to science. This is above and beyond whatever they're doing to nerf repeated transmissions.