Addon to make bases on celestial bodies?

[michaelsteele3]

I'm 100% sure there is one for it, but which mod(s) can be used to make a base somewhere on a planet? (Or can you do that with no mods, perhaps?)

[Mecripp]

What are you looking for in a base ? There is a bunch out and you can do it with just stock really just matters what you want to do with it but here are a couple.

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/79588-0-25-USI-Kolonization-Systems-%28MKS-OKS%29-%280-21-3%29-2014-11-01

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/43839-0-25-KSP-Interstellar-%28Magnetic-Nozzles-ISRU-Revamp%29-Version-0-13

Edited November 14, 2014 by Mecripp2

[Spheniscine]

Depends on what you consider a "base"

If it's just a lander with a high (5+?) crew capacity, you can already do that in stock - just stack some lander cans, hitchhiker modules, and a viewing cupola if you wish, on top of some engines and landing legs. Make sure you carry enough fuel for the increased weight. If you get Fine Print, you can even get contracts in career mode that will pay you to build bases with certain requirements.

If you use a life-support mod (TAC, Snacks, etc.) and want a planetary base suitable for sustainable habitation, you want USI Kolonization Systems (MKS/OKS). You can also get it without life-support mods if you just like the look of the parts.

If you want to actually be able to build and launch vehicles from elsewhere, you want Extraplanetary Launchpads.

Edited November 14, 2014 by Spheniscine