Changelog for Update 1.8.0.02686 (added 16 October 2019) - Part I:

1.8.0.02686 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for MH and BG changelog)

Improvements
- Upgrade KSP to Unity 2019.2.2f1 version.
- Standalone Windows build now uses DX11 Graphics API. Many visual improvements to shaders and FX.
- Implement Unity Incremental Garbage Collection.
- Implement new celestial body shaders and textures for Mun, Minmus, Duna, Ike, Eve, Gilly.
- Update Main Menu Mun terrain shader.
- Add Terrain Shader Quality graphics setting.
- Improve the TrackingStation load time.
- Implement ability to edit Action Groups in flight.
- Performance improvements to the VAB/SPH scenes.
- Performance improvements in the flight scene.
- Performance improvements in the Tracking Station scene.
- Add ability to edit resource values in PAWs using the key input.
- Add Warp to node button on dV readout in NavBall display.
- Add enable/disable wheel motor Actions to all wheels.
- Add ability to limit the maximum size of PAWs via settings.cfg.
- Improve the Action Groups/Sets UI.
- Add PAW_PREFERRED_HEIGHT to settings.cfg for players to set a prefered max height.
- Made staging and docking UI available in map view
- Pinned labels in map view now persist pinned even when leaving and re-entering map view
- "Delete All" functionality for messages app has been implemented.
- Improve the KSC grass and asphalt texture and shader to reduce tilling.
- Improve textures for the VAB building on level one.
- Model revamp for the level one and level two Research and Development nissen huts.
- Increased precision for eccentricity in advanced orbit info display.
- Upgrade VPP and improve wheel and landing leg function.
- Expose global kerbal EVA Physics material via setting.
- Add do not show again option to re-runnable science experiments.
- Add actions for same vessel interactions functionality.
- Implement per-frame damage threshold on destructible buildings.
- Add vessel name title to flag PAWs.
- Add a confirm dialog with the option of “Don’t display again” when a kerbal removes a science experiment data.
- Disable Pixelperfect on UI Canvases to improve performance - available to configure via settings.cfg.
- Increase precision for numerical editing of maneuver nodes.
- Kerbal position on ladders and command pods improved.
- Add ability for users to add their own loading screen pictures to the game. Folder is KSP/UserLoadingScreens

Localization
- Fix incorrect naming of The Sun.
- Fix Action Sets text in VAB/SPH for some languages.
- Fix Text in dV KSPedia pages in Japanese.
- Fix Chinese Localizations.
- Fix dV readout for Chinese language.

Parts
New Parts:
- S2-33 “Clydesdale” Solid Fuel Booster.
- S2-17 “Thoroughbred” Solid Fuel Booster.
- F3S0 “Shrimp” Solid Fuel Booster.
- FM1 “Mite” Solid Fuel Booster.
- Protective Rocket Nosecone Mk5A (“Black and White” and “Gray and Orange”).
- Add rock/dirt debris FX to the Drill-O-Matic and Drill-O-Matic Junior.

Updated Parts (reskinned):
- Service Bay (1.25m).
- Service Bay (2.5m).

Color Variants:
- Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk7 (New “Orange” color variant)
- Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk12 (New “Orange” color variant)

Bugfixes
- bringbackthesandcastle - Fix the Mun sandcastle easter egg from not appearing.
- Fix Maneuver editor so that the mouse wheel adjusts the node now in the contrary direction (same behavior as dragging down/up).
- Fix a null reference error when player threw away a vessel with fuel flow overlay turned on in the editor.
- Fix an input lock when switching between Editing the vessel and the Action groups menu.
- Fix user created vessels disappearing from the vessel spawn dialog.
- Fix the random selection of Mun vs Orbit scene when returning to Main Menu.
- Fix input field rounding on Maneuver Node editor fields.
- Fix a Null reference in the Editor when selecting a part and opening the Action Part Menu.
- Fix pressing Enter key confirms the game quick save dialog.
- Fix PAWs will now scale downwards from the header keeping more consistency on the fields.
- Fix an input lock issue where some PAW buttons disappeared when editing a numeric slider field.
- Fix Menu Navigation was missing in the quicksave dialog.
- Fix Mini Settings had some items that would be skipped when navigating with the arrow keys.
- Fix for remove from symmetry causing NRE in flight scene.
- Fix the FL-A10 collider no longer mismatching its geometry.
- Fix Control Surface and Aero Toggle Deploy Action not working in all situations.
- Joysticks and gamepads on Linux are again recognized and usable.
- Fix Action Groups UI and Color issues.
- Fix the LV-T30 Reliant Liquid Fuel Engine ́s bottom attach node.
- Fix a texture seam on the Probodobodyne Stayputnik.
- Fix a z-fighting issue on the destroyed VAB at level 3.
- Fix the Z-4K Rechargeable Battery Bank ́s bottom attach node.
- Fix the concrete tiling texture of the SPH at level 3.
- Fix a grass texture seam in front of the VAB at level 3.
- Fix missing texture and animation on the level one Administration Building flag.
- Smoothened Kerbal IVA expression transitions to avoid strange twitching.
- Make the LV-TX87 Bobcat exhaust FX more appropriate.
- Fix kerbal portraits when launching vessel with multiple kerbals in external command chairs.
- Fix drills operating when not in contact with the ground.
- Fix thrust center on the Mainsale engine.
- Add bulkhead profile to LV-T91 Cheetah, LV-TX87 Bobcat, RK-7 Kodiak and RE-I12 Skiff.
- Fix re-rooting of surface attach nodes.
- Fix kerbal IVA expression animations transitions.
- Fix shadows at KSC and in flight.
- Fix “sinker” warning during game load.
- Fix lengthy Map Transition when lots of vessels in the save.
- Fix overlap in vessel type information window.
- Fix a Null Reference when copying parts with alternative colours.
- Fix an error where the custom crafts were not loaded in the Load Craft dialog after navigating the tabs.
- Fix a null reference when clicking the Remove Symmetry button on some parts.
- Motorized wheels no longer keep generating torque even when the motor is set to ‘Disabled’
- Re-centered an off center scrollbar in the mini settings dialog.
- Rebalance decoupler, MK1-3, MK1 lander can, MK2 lander can, separators costs, crash tolerances, weight.

Mods
- Target framework now .NET 4.x.
- DXT3 DDS formatted textures are not supported by Unity or KSP any more. You must convert to DXT5.
- Added UIPartActionWindow.UpdateWindowHeight to allow mods to dynamically set the PAW max height
- MapviewCanvasUtil.GetNodeCanvasContainer created as more performant method than MapViewCanvasUtil.ResetNodeCanvasContainer. Use the rest one only when you need to force a scale reset
- ModuleResourceAutoShiftState added that can be used for startup/restart of parts based on resource availability.
- VesselValues are now cached per frame. Can use ResetValueCache() to reset the cache.

Changelog for Update 1.8.0.02686 (added 16 October 2019) - Part II:

1.8.0.02686 Changelog - Making History DLC ONLY

Improvements
- User can now click and drag and release to connect two nodes in the mission builder.

Parts
New Parts:
- THK “Pollux” Solid Fuel Booster

Updated Parts (reskinned):
- Kerbodyne S3-14400 Tank
- Kerbodyne S3-7200 Tank
- Kerbodyne S3-3600 Tank

Bugfixes
- Craft Thumbnails are not shown/generated for stock missions.
- Fix Kerbals spawning on EVA in missions spawning on their sides (very briefly).
- Fix Intermediate and Advanced Tutorial becoming stuck.
- Fix Typos in some part descriptions.
- Fix vessel width and height restrictions on Woomerang and Dessert in career games.
- Fix camera becoming stuck if in IVA mode when a vessel spawns in a mission set to change focus to that vessel.
- Fix hatch entry colliders on the M.E.M. lander can.

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1.8.0.02686 Changelog - Breaking Ground DLC ONLY

Improvements
- Add renaming of Deployed Science Stations.
- Add alternators (producing electric charge) on LiquidFuel Robotic Rotors.
- Add propeller blade AoA, lift and airspeed readouts to their PAWs.
- Add Reset to built position button in PAWs of Robotic parts which causes them to reset their Angle, RPM or Extension.
- Add shutdown/restart function to robotics parts based on resource availability.
- Add preset curves functionality to the KAL controller.
- Add part highlighting on mouseover in KAL.
- Improve Robotic Part Resource usage info in editor.
- Add interact button to open PAW for Deployable Science parts.
- Added new KSPedia slides for Grip Pads, Propellers and Track Editor.
- Improve Robotics Parts Resource usage to use less resources when moving slower.
- The PAW button “Reset to Launch Position” for robotic parts now reads as, “Reset to build:” + Angle, RPM or Extension depending on the robotic part to avoid confusion.

Localization
- Fix description text on R7000 Turboshaft Engine in English.
- Fix localization of resource name in robotic part PAWs.
- Fix KAL help texts.

Parts
New Parts with Variants:
- S-062 Fan Shroud
- S-12 Fan Shroud
- S-25 Fan Shroud
- R-062 Ducted Fan Blade
- R-12 Ducted Fan Blade
- R-25 Ducted Fan Blade
- Readjusted the liftCurve, liftMachCurve and dragCurve values on the propellers and helicopter blades.

Rebalanced Robotic Resource Consumption values:
- G-00 Hinge
- G-L01 Alligator Hinge
- G-11 Hinge
- G-L12 Alligator Hinge
- G-W32 Hinge
- Rotation Servo M-06
- Rotation Servo M-12
- Rotation Servo M-25
- Rotation Servo F-12
- EM-16 Light Duty Rotor
- EM-32 Standard Rotor
- EM-64 Heavy Rotor
- EM-16S Light Duty
- Rotor, EM-32S Standard Rotor
- EM-64S Heavy Rotor
- 1P4 Telescoping Hydraulic Cylinder
- 3P6 Hydraulic Cylinder
- 3PT Telescoping Hydraulic Cylinder
- R121 Turboshaft Engine
- R7000 Turboshaft Engine

Bugfixes
- Fix Deployed Science Log and Message system spam.
- Fix Deployed Science parts sometimes exploding when coming off rails if in contact with another part (kerbal, etc).
- Fix Deployed science parts being visible during the astronaut complex when opening that scene from the Editor.
- Fix Robotic Parts using EC when moving to initially set position on launch.
- Fix slider numeric values in some PAW fields could go out of range.
- Fix autostrut processing for some use cases regarding root part being robotic part.
- Fix autostrut delay when vessel comes off rails for vessel with robotic parts.
- Fix Actions at the end of KAL track not firing in Play Once mode.
- Fix separation of the blades when attached to an active rotor.
- Fix rotation of cargo parts in extended tooltips.
- Fix cargo part icons appearing in Astronaut Complex when pinned.
- Fix drag on pistons.
- Fix cargo parts now rotate at the same speed as in the Editor on the inventory grid during Flight.
- Fix mirroring of hinges and rotation servos.
- Fix KAL Window not closing when vessel goes outta range.
- Fix incorrect naming of the Sun in science experiments.
- Fix mirrored attaching to rotor side nodes.


All standalone installers updated (1.7.3.02594 ⇒ 1.8.0.02686): 17 October 2019.

Official forum announcement

===============================v1.8.1================================
1.8.1 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Making History and Breaking Ground changelog)

+++ Localization
* Fix missing Chinese characters on main menu.
* Fix missing units in the Maneuver editor UI in Chinese.
* Fix a few dV KSPedia slides showing corrupted characters in Russian.
* Fix autoloc instead of vessel name appearing in target set screen message.

+++ Bugfixes
* Fix game settings being reset every time game is started.
* Fix Linux mousewheel scroll direction.
* Fix bug with interstage fairings not occluding everything within.
* Fix the mk3 shuttle cockpit lights.
* Fix duplicating module info on part extended tooltips in editor and RnD scenes.
* Fix shroud shading on disconnected sub-assemblies in editor scene.
* Fix FloatEdit and ScaleEdit UI prefabs.
* Fix KSC vessel markers becoming too persistent and not leaving the game when switching between buildings at the KSC until game is restarted.
* Fix NREs in Portrait Gallery when kerbals die in flight.
* Fix T-100 fuel tank clipping on surface attach node.
* Fix kerbal helmet/heads becoming unclickable when on ladders.
* Move the CB cast shadows game setting to the graphics section of settings where it should have been.
* Fix Easter eggs, monoliths, randoliths not receiving CB shadows.
* Fix parts still being considered shielded from airstream after deploying a fairing in some use cases.
* Fix Action groups icon not appearing in Editor scene when switching between facilities with different upgrade level.
* Fix Altimeter and Staging tumblers disappearing at some scale values.
* Fix walk paths around Level 3 R&D building. This includes texture artifacts for the Linux version.
* Fix material artifacts in level1 and level 2 grass tiles.
* Fix error when pressing undo while holding a radial symmetry part.
* Fix Ocean on Eve.
* Fix DragCube generation discrepancies in partdatabase - was affecting drag and thermals.
* Fix NRE in editor scenes when reverting from flight and using transform gizmos.

+++ Mods
* FloatEdit and ScaleEdit PAW prefabs fixed.

Making History 1.8.1

+++ Bugfixes
* Fix unable to select "Create new mission" button on Mission play dialog the very first time.

+++ Missions
* Fix mission "Meet Me in Zero G" does not complete in certain conditions when landing back on Kerbin.
* Fix Manufacturer name on engine plates and tubes.

Breaking Ground 1.3.1

+++ Bugfixes
* Fix items in PAW switching positions in a group depending on state of fields.
* Fix generation of free Electric Charge for robotic parts if stopped with the PAW closed.
* Fix setting robotic part motors to disengaged in editor and then persisting that way when vessel is launched.
* Fix bug related to being able to delete endpoints on KAL-1000 tracks by disabling ability to delete them.
* Fix bug when removing parts from vessel and they have multiple actions mapped in KAL.

=================================== v1.9.0 ============================================================
1.9.0 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Making History and Breaking Ground changelog)

+++ Improvements
* Added Camera mode (unlocked camera movement controls) when game is paused in flight and you hide the UI.
* Adjust Kerbal ladder navigation to remove sliding and provide better automatic transition between ladders.
* Part Mass and Cost now clamp their value to avoid negative numbers results from Mass/Cost Modifiers - configured per part via minimumMass and minimumCost in each parts cfg.
* Revamped Kerbin scaled space planet.
* Implement single camera system when running in DX11 for improved performance.
* Add new part - FTE-1 Drain Valve to drain resources from attached parts.
* Add new Cheat option in the Debug Menu - Set Position to teleport a vessel to a position relative to the surface of a celestial body.
* Added medium and high Quality shader for Moho.
* Adjust Wheel brake setting and auto-friction to take into account Gee. Helps with rovers flipping over.
* Each KAL Window now persists its screen position with the KAL.
* KSPedia slides and assets now load on demand and are released when the KSPedia window is closed.
* Add handling for Ships folder in GameData/SquadExpansion where stock craft including DLC parts can be stored.
* Added Ultra Quality shader for Kerbin.
* Implement new Max Time Warp logic to allow faster warp rates when on rails. This is managed by gamesettings (ORBIT_WARP_MAXRATE_MODE = PeAltitude).
* Implement Limit modifier for altitude based Max Time Warp logic so players can tune when the mode is set to (ORBIT_WARP_MAXRATE_MODE = VesselAltitude).
* Change Default VesselSwitching Keys ( [ or ] ) to bypass debris and spaceobjects.
* Add Mod + VesselSwitching Keys ( [ or ] ) to include debris and spaceobjects.
* Add search box to career tech tree.
* Added High Quality shader for Kerbin.
* Created new textures with higher detail for Kerbin's low quality terrain shader.

+++ Localization
* Fix variant name in selector being cropped in some languages like Japanese
* Fix missing font character affecting some KSPedia slides in Russian.
* Fix missing font character affecting Orbit Info UI in Chinese.

+++ Parts
* Revamped Skipper engine.
* Revamped Mainsail engine with silver variant.
* BACC "Thumper" Solid Fuel Booster revamp.
* RE-M3 Mainsail (New "Full", "Mid" and "Bare" variants).
* RE-I5 Skipper (New "Shroud", "Truss Mount" and "Bare" variants).

+++ Bugfixes
* Fix tab key switching for columns in the settings screen, it will focus the first available item.
* Fix part filter showing no parts after switching between subassemblies, variants and simple mode.
* Fix renamed asteroids needing a scene change to update screen and kb info.
* Fix NREs where Breaking Ground Science VesselType should not be available without the DLC.
* Fix surface attach node handling on Part Variants.
* Fix action sets input losing focus when renaming and moving the mouse away from the input field.
* Fix errors EVAing in timewarp via crew hatch dialog.
* Fix additional launchsite CommNet stations being active even when those launchsites are not active in the currently loaded save.
* Fix shadows on KSC filler tiles when lights are shone on them.
* Fix NREs and oxygen timeliness checks resulting in kerbals dying when they shouldn't when no helmet on.
* Fix NRE pressing Ctrl-Z (undo) many times with symmetry part selected.
* Fix audio FX fade when objects move away from player's camera.
* Fix dV calcs for boosters with fuel flow priorities changed (specific use cases).
* Fix Discontinuity in texture mapping on the Mun with high quality shader.
* Fix Walkway textures around level 3 RnD building.
* Fix issue where symmetry could break when restoring a held part on a vessel and immediately placing the held part again.
* Fix Inputlock manager issue with MenuNavigation breaking single mouse clicks.
* Fix SAS target mode misalignment when control point is not the vessel root
* Fix NRE when deploying science experiments attached to debris when on EVA.
* Fix reentry FX.
* Fix target marker disappearing in the Ascent Tutorial.
* Fix Terrain shader causing crashes on AMD GPUs.
* Fix underwater fog.
* Fix log spam when player attempts to drag maneuver nodes backwards through patched conics crossing SOIs.
* Fix dV calcs on stages that have different tank priorities in the same stage.
* Fix manipulating maneuver nodes unhiding the Navball throughout gameplay.
* Fix NRE being generated when staging a service module inside of a fairing in liftoff during flight.
* Fix Kerbodyne S3-14400, Kerbodyne S3-7200 and Kerbodyne S3-3600 colliders being visible during Place Mode.
* Fix Rockomax Brand Adapter 02 being off-center.
* Fix Mastodon and Skiff bottom attach nodes being backwards.
* Fix issue with quicksaves loading active vessel about to crash causing the vessel to pass through the terrain. Quicksaves can no longer be made when the active vessel is about to crash into the ground (including EVA kerbals).
* Fix contract generation issues in Editor when reputation changes by allowing contract generation in Editor scene.
* Fix parachutes deploying on quicksave load or staging when set to only stage when safe and conditions are not safe.
* Fixed texturing being broken on corner of Bop.
* Fix part highlight remaining on parts when removed from action groups in the editor.
* Fix error when manipulating servos that are part of an action group
* Fix terrain texturing jitter on celestial body low quality shader when landing from Orbit.
* Fix mirror attach on bicouplers.
* Fix KSPedia Aircraft/Basics/Balancing act page slide missing in Chinese
* Fix opening the In-Flight Action Sets Editor unlocking vessel functions without a Command Module present in flight during gameplay.
* Fix the KAL-1000 curve starting below minValue for some parts.
* Fix Flight UI mode being locked during Time Warp.
* Kerbal Body collider adjusted to reduce collisions while on a ladder.

+++ Mods
* Add Per Kerbal PhysicMaterial Accessors for Modders so you can adjust each kerbals bounciness - SetPhysicMaterial, ResetPhysicMaterial.
* Fix Issue for mods when copying parts that had modified resource lists.
* Fix potential NRE in music player for mods.
* Set the KSP Assembly version correctly on game start so KSPAssemblyDependency will work for KSP versions.
* Added events for Action Groups in flight visibility changes so mods can handle any UI changes they need to in each mode
* Added Pause/UnPause events when the action groups show/hide in flight.
* Fix PQS.radiusmax not including some noise PQSMods in the calcs PQSMod_VertexHeightNoise and PQSMod_VertexPlanet. Should mean that radisumax is no longer below any vertex in most cases

Making History 1.9.0

+++ Improvements
* Added new stock vessels to be used in any game mode. Some of them are featured in stock missions.

+++ Parts
* Retuned Engine Plates mass and costs.

+++ Bugfixes
* Fix NRE when launching vessels with Breaking Ground Robotic parts and wheels in missions.
* Fix in mission builder where an NRE is generated when a flag planted in a pod triggers a node to destroy the same pod.
* Fix a truck collider in the Dessert Airfield.
* Moved the mission status check from the physics loop to the main game clock to prevent physics simulation being out of sync with respect to UI.
* The VAB and SPH should not be open in the stock Meet me in Zero G mission.
* Fix missions getting stuck if they have a mission briefing and the player changes scenes before closing the mission briefing dialog box.
* Fix scoring in Trouble in the Void stock mission.
* Body collider adjusted to reduce collisions while on a ladder for vintage suits.

Breaking Ground 1.4.0

+++ Improvements
* Blade controls are no longer instantaneous.
* Blades SAS support improved.
* Added new stock vessels to be used in any game mode.
* Add new kspedia slides.
* Blades auto-detect cyclic vs collective control mode based on location of rotation axis relative to the vessel center of mass, per control axis. Mode indicated in Rotation Control State group in Advanced Tweakables.
* Blade authority limiter default set to 3 degrees.
* Blades auto-detect inoperable control axis (rotation axis within 5 degrees of control axis).
* Blade rotation axis shown as green arrow in aero debug display. Length is logarithmically proportional to rotation velocity (vessel relative).

+++ Bugfixes
* Fix cargo part model getting stuck on screen when pressing altimeter buttons.
* Fix deployed science power kerbal trait text in AC tooltips.
* Fix NRE when launching vessels with Breaking Ground Robotic parts and wheels in missions.
* Fix heaviest part autostrut for robotic parts attached in reverse depending on ship part order.
* Fix potential NREs using rotate tool on robotic parts.
* Fix robotic part animations stutter changing Auto-shift state playing through KAL-1000.
* Fix robotic parts losing functionality when auto-restart is enabled.
* Body collider adjusted to reduce collisions while on a ladder for futuristic suits.

=================================== v1.9.1 ============================================================
1.9.1 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Making History and Breaking Ground changelog)

+++ Localization
* Fix Drain Value Resource Names Localization in PAWs.

+++ Bugfixes
* Fixed an NRE when the warning "Warning No Control!" and player was able to click another facility while the dialog is open.
* Fix altimeter dropdown in flight from being locked under certain incorrect conditions.
* Fix some issues on Kerbin texture atlas for Ultra Detail Shader.
* Fix broken propellant tooltips for abbreviated propellant names in stage icons.
* Reverted Wheel Friction and Brake changes to 1.8.1 behaviors.
* Fix Ground physics material settings for EVA kerbal interactions. Stop that sinking feeling.
* Fix for kerbal helmet safety not being applied after cheating a vessel to airless world
* Fix unable to drag maneuver nodes on future patched conics.
* Fix Set position cheat overheating vessels set into position within an atmosphere.
* Fix error in Intake air resourceDefinition config that marked it as drainable.

=================================== Making History 1.9.1 ===================================

+++ Localization
* Fix unlocalized text in the Intermediate Tutorial.

+++ Bugfixes
* The VAB and SPH should not be open in the stock Meet me in Zero G mission.

=================================== Breaking Ground 1.4.1 ===================================

+++ Bugfixes
* Fix non-motorized robotic parts being free moving.

Changelog for Update 1.10.0.02917 (02 July 2020) - Part I:

** 1.10.0 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Making History and Breaking Ground changelog) **

Improvements
- Added the ability to fine tune fairings or use the existing, snap mode. This behavior reacts to the editor's angle snap.
- Added ESA missions tutorial.
- Adjusted the Remove Row button in KAL to only delete the row when clicking on the red cross, not the whole segment.
- Fuel cells can be set started in the VAB or SPH for launch.
- Drag cube debug information now available in VAB/SPH when show aero data in PAW debug option is on.
- Improve drag cube system to handle Part Variants and Shrouds on the same part.
- Add additional drag cube information to Debug Aero info in PAWs.
- Persist Aero GUI UI debug window setting and Debug Aero info in PAWs setting between game sessions.
- Performance improvements for engine module.
- Performance and memory improvements for launching a vessel from the space centre.
- Performance and memory improvements for part action windows by caching them.
- Performance and memory improvements for reading and writing config nodes, so better performance for loading and saving.
- Performance and memory improvements for undo and redo in VAB/SPH by caching stage manager icons.
- Intended duplicated group-actions have a marker to distinguish the part side .
- Converter actions now indicate resource type to differentiate them.
- Performance and memory improvements for loading vessels.
- Preview and select suits for Kerbals via the suit selector icon (coat hanger).
- Performance and Memory improvements for game, craft and mission load dialogues.
- Performance and Memory improvements for vessel loading.
- Performance and Memory improvements for ModuleJettison in VAB/SPH.
- The KSC's grass now changes according to the currently set terrain shader quality.
- Revamped Jool, giving it a new animated shader and high resolution textures.
- Laythe planet textures revamp. Low, medium and high quality terrain shaders.
- ESA Collaboration missions implemented for base game.
- Added EVA button to the crew transfer dialog. Functions the same as the crew hatch dialog EVA button.
- Added the ability to have open-ended/uncapped fairings.
- Sliders now display units in the Part Action Window where appropriate.
- Optimized fairing mesh construction and exploded view heuristic by caching mouse position.
- Reduced GC and unnecessary calculations performed for variants on fairings.
- Reduced number of meshes and colliders for fairings to improve draw calls and standarize at 24-32 sides.
- Added Marquee scrolling to a few PAW items for when the text is super long. Text is ellipsis in this case and on mouse over will move left then right.
- Performance improvements in flight mode by caching variables in ThermalIntegrationPass and PartBuoyancy.
- Hide UI elements that aren't being used and avoid unnecessary updates in flight mode.
- Performance and memory improvements for DeltaV simulations.
- Speed up craft loading and use less memory in VAB/SPH.
- The PAW starts towards the outside of the screen instead of over the center of the rocket/screen.
- The camera will not position itself at an appropriate distance when switching vessels to prevent the camera starting inside vessels.
- KSP now has Comets!
- Added two new contracts for comets.
- Added surface sample science experiment for comets.
- Comets can explode into smaller fragments while entering a CB's atmosphere.
- Fairings can now be set to not auto-expand in SPH/VAB via a new PAW option.
- Improve performance of splash FX in water by using combination aof close splashes and limiting how many occur in close proximity
- Adjusted the "dark" them color to be more visible in the variant selector.

Localization
- Changed Japanese translation of "Polar Crater" based on community feedback.
- Stock vessel name and description translations.
- Fix science done at Dessert not showing localized name.
- Fix Service Module parts displaying unlocalized text for Shroud.
- Fix Command parts displaying unlocalized text for Cutaway.
- Fixed a localization issue on the Strategies occurring on FR, IT and PT
- Fix unlocalized label for facility level during missions.
- Fix grammar issue in From the Moon tutorial.
- Updated SC-9001 Science Jr. perform science button so it now matches the new part name.
- Fixes translation error in FTE-1 part in Japanese.
- Fix missing character in KSP Merchandise link in main menu in simplified Chinese.
- Improved phrasing for landing label in Russian.
- Fix localized string when debugging aero details.
- Fix localization issues with tab headings in Tracking Station.
- Fix KSPedia - Numbers on Resources/Conversion Management page alignment in Russian and Chinese.
- Fix KSPedia 'app launcher' text box on the Manual/Flight Interface page alignment in Portuguese.
- Fix KSPedia text on Rocketry/Basics/Centered page spacing in Japanese.
- Fix KSPedia text on Manual/Management page spacing in Portuguese.
- Fix KSPedia unlocalized text for measurements is displayed in the 'Effective Range Table'.
- Fix KSPedia Japanese Incorrect break line in Control.
- Fix numerous part description texts.
- Fix a couple of messages in tutorials.
- Fix action sets override explanation tooltip text.
- Fix Localization of Vessel Naming Group and vessel name in PAWs.
- Removed line breaks in the Orbit's Ejection field tooltip in English.

Parts
- Add fuel line ESA variant.
- Add Thoroughbred ESA variant.
- Added Rockomax X200-32 ESA variant.
- Revamped R-11 'Baguette' External Tank and added silver variant.
- Revamped R-4 'Dumpling' External Tank and added silver variant.
- Revamped R-12 'Doughnut' External Tank and added silver variant.
- Added new variants to the fairings size 1, 2 and 3. Now we have them in white, black and white, orange, silver and gold.
- Revamped Struts and added white variant.
- New Moho Planetary Observer (MPO) Probe.
- New Moho Transfer Module (MTM).
- Fix Mainsail's Center Of Thrust.
- Fix LV-N engine FX particle offset.
- Added the ESA variant to the Rockomax X200-16 Fuel Tank.
- New Flag parts, these new parts can be placed on fairings by holding the Mod key or by setting the Fairing Expansion = Off setting in the fairings PAW.
- Parts with Flag Decals on them can now have their decal set to mirrored.
- New Magnetometer Boom science experiment.
- Advanced Grabbing Unit textures revamped and added a Dark variant.
- New Advanced Grabbing Unit Jr. With 2 variants
- Fix for LV-N engine not stacking correctly at the bottom.
- Added a white and yellow variant to all TD decouplers and TS separators.

Changelog for Update 1.10.0.02917 (02 July 2020) - Part II:

Bugfixes
- Fix Action Groups app position.
- Fix mesh scale on short compoundparts causing reentry FX issues.
- Fixed Interstage fairings holding onto the payload in certain use cases.
- Fix dV calcs for stages drawing resources across decouplers with crossfeed enabled.
- Fix unable to timewarp after using Set Position and then Set Orbit cheat.
- Fix autostrut being incorrectly reset on parts attached to dynamic nodes if the part is the parent.
- Fix drag cubes on J-90 Goliath, 48-7S Spark, LV-909 Terrier, RE-M3 Mainsail, RE-L10 Poodle RE-I5 Skipper, and numerous other parts.
- Fix craft browser selecting wrong tab when player switches between VAB/SPH.
- Fix the highlight and navigation colors not being set on game start when the settings file did not exist.
- Fixed a bug that stopped the player from progressing in the Basic Science Tutorial.
- Fix Action Groups app header in flight.
- Fix Lights toggle image not showing all rays properly in Altimiter UI.
- Fix comm link not displaying correct strength when focusing on a relay satellite.
- Fix node icons being rendered on top of other Flight scene UI elements.
- Fix broken off solar panels, fairings and shroud parts left on the surface causing vessels to remain in landed state after they take off.
- Fix Dont Show Again not working for Delete all Messages functionality.
- Fix LV-T45 config by removing duplicate definition of testmodule.
- Fixed veteran kerbals dissappearing when being dismissed.
- Fix Navball render issue when Maneuver mode is enabled.
- Fix resources not being displayed in tracking station in Prospecting Eeloo Scenario.
- Fix asteroids having incorrect mass when docking.
- Fix bug causing kerbals to not respawn in Space Center.
- Fix bug causing difficulty settings to revert when reverting flight.
- Fix maneuver node label not showing when switching selected node.
- Fix an issue where Maneuver Mode's Maneuver Editor's Gizmos can enlarge or shrink when clicked extremely fast.
- Fix 3.75m decoupler and separator drag cubes creating too much drag.
- Fix issue where some vessels were not being reset to the terrain when loading them in a save game where the game terrain detail settings had been changed since it was last saved.
- Fix a different tone of white in the white fairing variant.
- Fix Launch platform selector getting stuck when opening dialogs while it is already open.
- Fix Portrait Gallery when EVAing and all gallery pictures have been hidden.
- Fix lighting on specular shaded part icons.
- Fix 3D object masking in Editor and RnD scenes for Windows platform and openGL forced.
- Pinned PAW stays open in the editor on click events and on part selection.
- Add some clarity in the strategies that have no-duration (Bail-out and Sell-out) so players dont expect them to remain active over time.
- Fix Z-100 battery light showing white in toolbar and tooltip icons sometimes.
- Fix fuel overlay becoming offset when dragging the root part by hiding the overlay during that drag.
- Remove Jettison event for Jettison parts that are fairings as they cannot be jettisoned manually.
- Fix hitching in the main menu.
- Fix visual artefacts of atmosphere planets in map view at high timewarp rates.
- Interior lights of ship cockpits and passenger modules are linked to the toggle lights action group.
- Fixed bug causing empty stages not to be deleted.
- Fix label overlap that was happening in some languages.
- Part Action Windows will always close when its part is destroyed.
- Fixed bug where drain valve values were being defaulted to true.
- Fixed bug which caused some building lights to remain on during the day.
- Fix camera out of frustum error when reloading flight scene in some scenarios.
- Fix inertial tensor errors when reloading flight scene in some scenarios.
- Fix log messages when running missions with test experiment node and node is set to any experiment.
- Maneuver mode UI negative handles don't flip functionality anymore after adjusting the tool sensitivity.
- Docking Port Actions now fire docking ports on same vessel.
- The technology path lines don't disappear anymore.
- Fix tutorial 'orbit 101' getting stuck when trying to get to the inclination value of 10 degrees.
- Correctly handle engines burning across stages for dV calcs.
- Fix decoupler handling when no parts attached to decoupler for dV calcs.
- Fix stage UI dV display fluctuating up and down whilst burning engines.
- Fixed NRE when changing the variant of a surface-attached LV-1 'Ant'.
- Fix not copying resource amounts when copying parts in VAB/SPH.
- Fix contract part naming to use real part names and not 'research lab' or 'materials bay'.
- Fix for some keybindings activating when typing in toolbox part search in VAB/SPH.
- Fix camera shake issues in the SPH when using shift and hovering over UI elements.
- Fixed disappearing mode toggle button in KerbNet dialog.
- Fix for Shadow Projection Settings resetting.
- Fix PAW group headers being cut off in some languages.
- Fixed an issue where the UT field in Precision Maneuver Editor wasn't able to display Universal Time in the 'y
- Fix 'Cannot deploy while stowed.' bug for service bays.
- Fix manuever node handles changing value incorrectly when dragging 'anti' handles.
- Fix randomization error in Sentinel causing short lifetimes of discovered asteroids.
- Fix Exception storm when inflatable heat shield destroyed by overheat in some situations.
- Fix incorrect Line Break - Tracking Station - The string 'Last seen
- PAW title now matches the new name of an asteroid after being renamed.
- Maneuver node no longer moves along the planned trajectory instead of the current one when moving it ahead in time using the Maneuver Mode UI input field.
- Fix crew assignment being blocked after loading second ship.
- Fix the vesselSituation on unloaded space objects being Flying instead of Orbiting.
- Fix flickering Celestial body self-shadow issues with DX11 platform.
- Fix icons in map view not rescaling properly when UI scale changes.
- Fix the EVA 'Board' button prompt not disappearing when the target vessel is destroyed.
- Fix unlocalized label for mk1-3 pod lights.
- Fixed the Island runway textures.
- Fix camera behavior when camera mode is activated multiple times in flight mode.
- Fix loading of Modders KSPedia slides.
- Fix beginner tutorials being locked out after pressing Save or Load game buttons.
- Fix NRE flood when creating or selecting a maneuver node with the Maneuver Mode UI Intercept tab open.
- Fix Set Orbit cheat to allow rendezvous with vessels in an escaping sphere of influence situation.
- Fairing panels now display the proper texture you see in the editor instead of pure white.
- Fix incorrect drag cube and class size on Asteroids after they have been grappled and subsequently ungrappled or reloaded via scene change or save game load.

Mods
- Add IPartMassModifier to ModuleJettison. Allows mods to implement mass change on jettison.
- Fix application of mass to resource ratios in ModuleResourceConverter recipes.
- Renamed a duplicated shader "KSP/Particles/Alpha Blended" to now have one named that and another named "KSP/Particles/Alpha Blended Scenery".

Changelog for Update 1.10.0.02917 (02 July 2020) - Part III:

** [DLC] Making History 1.10.0 **

Improvements
- Tracking of vessels now works for creator defined vessels that undock and get created during a mission from another vessel. Mission creators can now assign parts that have had vessel rename and priority set to test against in mission nodes.
- Moved localization files to base game.
- Add checkbox to FlyThrough Test Node to allow the map marker to be hidden
- Added a new icon for Test Grapple node in Mission Builder.
- Add setting (MISSION_NAVIGATION_GHOSTING) to show nav marker ghosting when the target is behind you. Defaulted to on for all mission games (including ESA).
- Added a new Grapple test node to verify if a grabbing unit took hold of a space object.
- Space Objects can now be selected in the Distance to node.
- Test vessel velocity can now be compared relative to vessels, kerbals, and space objects instead of just the orbited CB.
- Nodes in Making History support comets the same as asteroids.

Localization
- Fixed wrong localization for asteroid nodes in mission builder.
- Fix descriptions for Shrimp and SWM-94 parts.

Parts
- Kickback booster revamp and ESA variant.
- Added new variants to the fairings size 1.5 and 3. Now we have them in white, black and white, orange, silver and gold.
- Added a white and yellow variant to the size 1.5 and size 4 TD decouplers and size 1.5 and size 4 TS separators.

Bugfixes
- Fix scenario loading in Mission Builder scene causing Mission Issues.
- Fix Vessel/Part tracking on Nodes for Dock/Undock/Decouple/Couple events during a mission.
- Added Create Comet node to be used on the Mission Editor. Under the Spawnables section.
- Fixed minor typo in Intermediate Tutorial for Missions
- Fixed label size to better suit other languages in SpawnAsteroid, mission builder.
- Fix label displaying incorrect experiment for collected science data when prompted to overwrite.
- Fix incorrect orbit around The Sun for asteroids spawning in missions.
- Fix lighting brightness on displayed Kerbals and Vessels in the GAP.
- Fix bug that impeded time warping after finishing a mission.
- Fix Dawn of Space Age mission failing inmediately after lift off in some cases.
- Fix drag cubes for the 3.75m Structural Tubes.
- Fixed mirror symmetry placement for structural panels.
- Fix GAP vessel filter ribbon disappearing when selecting alternate vessel/part selector in the SAP.
- Fix #autoLOC_8005448 showing in Mission builder test distance validation report.
- Fix bug causing unlocked servos to be locked when launching
- Fix missing line break in node description.
- Fix log messages when running missions with test experiment node and node is set to any experiment.
- Fix log messages about Gene Kerman's animations being legacy when using him in message nodes in a mission.
- Fix misnamed FL-TX440 Tank variants so they are consistent.
- Fix a number of typos in the 'Dawn of the Space Age' mission.
- Fix wrong size category for FL-R5 RCS Fuel Tank and the Heat Shield (1.875m) parts.
- Fix stutter and error in planet viewer transition.
- Fix button text issues on Play mission dialog for non-English text.
- Fixed erratic positioning of Dessert Airfield windmills.

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** [DLC] Breaking Ground 1.5.0 **

Improvements
- Solar Panel and RTG now displays the power units produced based on Experience trait settings in the Part extended tooltip.
- Added action groups for the fan blades for toggling the Roll, Yaw and Pitch controls independently and also Turn them all ON or OFF.

Localization
- Localized Blades Control Rotations.

Parts
- Fan Shrouds now have a node stack on top.

Bugfixes
- Fix an issue where the Track Editor would remain open after switching vessels.
- Fix for localization overlapping bug for all languages in graphics settings.
- Fix spelling errors in robot scanner arm parts.
- Fix tooltip not appearing for max limit axis.
- Fixed bug when a KAL controlling another KAL's parameters play position stopped.
- Fix issue with motors engaging on launch when they have been set to disengaged in editor.
- Fixed mirror symmetry placement for propellers, blades, alligator hinges and rotational servos.
- Fix Autostrut on Robotic Parts being cancelled (set to off) in some use cases.
- Fix Autostrut debug visualization on Robotic Parts when locked/unlocked.
- Fix the FTE-1 Drain Valve releasing particles when switching between VAB and SPH.
- Fix non-cargo parts being able to be stored in a cargo container.
- Fix Hinges and Pistons sometimes returning to build angle when locked.
- Fix lock/unlock of robotic parts not working when fired from an action group.


Standalone installers, and those of its DLC: 1.9.1.02788 ⇒ 1.10.0.02917.

Changelog:
=================================== v1.12.3 ============================================================
+++ Bugfixes
* Fix AOORE in Assembly Loading of Duplicate Mod DLLs causing issues with loading of some mods.
* Improved robotic parts drift when robotic parts are left locked. Players can now quicksave/reload or timewarp to reset part placement. Note: The drift issue can only be corrected when the robotic parts are set to locked mode.
* Improved rotating docking ports drift when rotating docking ports are left locked. Players can now quicksave/reload or timewarp to reset part placement. Note: The drift issue can only be corrected when the rotating docking ports are set to locked mode.

+++ Modding
* Add UpgradePipeline support for PartModule renaming.

From Steam:

Kerbal Space Program 1.12.4 is live
Hello Kerbonauts!
We here at mission control are happy to launch patch 1.12.4 on Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 which addresses the long awaited tutorial bug fixes!
We have also squashed an Alarm Clock bug that ignored custom day/year lengths.
As we are dedicating our time and effort to launching KSP2, future patches for KSP will be less prioritized but please continue to let us know about any bugs you encounter. Happy launching and remember your parachutes!


Patch Notes Change Log:
=================================== v1.12.4 ============================================================
+++ Bugfixes
* Fix Alarm Clock input fields ignoring configured custom day/year lengths.
* Fix Basic Flight tutorial.
* Fix Go For Orbit tutorial.
* Fix Intermediate Construction tutorial.
* Fix Advanced Construction tutorial.
* Fix Sub Orbital tutorial.
* Fix Craft Browser not showing the Hopper in Intermediate Construction tutorial.

New Launcher for KSP on Steam.
Will serve as a resource for news and updates about KSP & KSP 2 Early Access.
In addition, you will be able to give feedback through the launcher once KSP 2 has been released into Early Access.