Kerbal Space Program Timeline ( Real )

release
June 24, 2011

Initial Release of Kerbal Space Program

Kerbal Space Program was initially released to the public as an early access game on Steam and other platforms, introducing players to its space flight simulation experience.

release
April 27, 2015

Official 1.0 Release

The official 1.0 version of Kerbal Space Program was released, marking the game's full version with stable features including a complete career mode and milestone for the community.

release
August 29, 2019

Release of Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition for Consoles

Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition was released for console platforms such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, expanding the game's availability beyond PC.

business
August 1, 2017

Acquisition by Private Division

Pioneer developer Squad sold the rights of Kerbal Space Program to Private Division, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive, marking a new phase of development and support.

announcement
August 14, 2019

Announcement of Kerbal Space Program 2

Private Division announced the development of Kerbal Space Program 2, the sequel to the original game, promising improved graphics, enhanced gameplay, and new features.

Kerbal Space Program Timeline ( Fictional )

foundation
Year 1, Day 1

Foundation of the Kerbal Space Center

Establishment of the primary space agency responsible for the exploration and colonization efforts in the Kerbal solar system.

milestone
Year 1, Day 15

First Successful Suborbital Flight

Launch and recovery of a craft performing a suborbital flight, marking the first successful test of Kerbal rocket technology.

milestone
Year 1, Day 45

First Orbital Insertion

Kerbal engineers achieve a stable low Kerbin orbit, confirming spaceflight capabilities.

milestone
Year 1, Day 60

First Manned Orbital Flight

First Kerbalnaut completed a full orbit around Kerbin, proving human spaceflight viability.

program_start
Year 1, Day 100

Establishment of the Mun Landing Program

Initiation of program aimed at landing Kerbals on the Mun.

milestone
Year 1, Day 140

First Mun Landing and Return

Successful landing of Kerbals on the Mun and safe return to Kerbin, confirming interplanetary exploration capabilities.

milestone
Year 1, Day 180

First Probe to Minmus

Launch of an unmanned probe to Minmus, the smaller moon of Kerbin, to conduct scientific experiments.

milestone
Year 2, Day 90

First Mun Base Established

Construction of a permanent base on the Mun surface to support long-term operations.

milestone
Year 2, Day 150

First Manned Flight to Minmus

Kerbalnauts complete a manned mission to Minmus and return safely to Kerbin.

program_start
Year 3, Day 1

Launch of Interplanetary Exploration Program

Official beginning of missions aimed at exploring other planets in the Kerbol system.

milestone
Year 3, Day 120

First Probe to Duna

Successful launch and data collection from a probe orbiting Duna, the Kerbal equivalent of Mars.

milestone
Year 4, Day 60

First Manned Landing on Duna

Kerbalnauts perform the first manned landing on Duna and return, representing a major achievement in interplanetary exploration.

milestone
Year 5, Day 15

Construction of Duna Surface Base

Establishment of a semi-permanent base on Duna to support further scientific and exploration efforts.

milestone
Year 5, Day 90

First Gravity Assist Maneuver Performed

Kerbal spaceflight team successfully executes a gravity assist maneuver to extend mission ranges and efficiency.