Here are some recommended mods for Kerbal Space Program.
Most of them don’t introduce new parts, don’t alter the save file, just provide additional functionality to make your Kerbal’s life less stressful.
Installation
When you install or update a mod, exit from Kerbal Space Program and start it again. The mod files are loaded during program startup.
Recommended mods
| Name | Description | Notes | Source |
| Docking Port Alignment Indicator | The Docking Port Alignment Indicator is designed to help you dock manually, by presenting target alignment and relative position in a clean and intuitive manner. | https://www.curseforge.com/kerbal/ksp-mods/docking-port-alignment-indicator | |
| Kerbal Engineer Redux | Kerbal Engineer reveals important statistics about your ship and its orbit during building and flight. | https://www.curseforge.com/kerbal/ksp-mods/kerbal-engineer-redux | |
| MechJeb2 | Autopilot for docking, rendezvous, etc. | https://www.curseforge.com/kerbal/ksp-mods/mechjeb | |
| HyperEdit | HyperEdit is a plugin for Kerbal Space Program, that allows you to teleport any ship, and edit any orbit – even the planets! | https://www.kerbaltek.com/hyperedit |