What are the default controls for Kerbal Space Program?

Kerbal Space Program, a simulation game, uses 32 default keybinds across 8 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Kerbal Space Program controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Kerbal Space Program's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Kerbal Space Program controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Kerbal Space Program resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kerbal Space Program or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Kerbal Space Program Keyboard controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Kerbal Space Program, the rocket-building space-flight simulator from Squad. Covers flight attitude, throttle, staging, SAS/RCS, time warp, camera, and EVA controls.

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32 shortcuts

Misc 9

Action	Shortcut
Quicksave	`F5`
Quickload	`F9`
Toggle Landing Gear	`G`
Toggle Lights	`U`
Toggle Brakes	`B`
Custom Action Groups 1-0	`1`
Pause	`Esc`
Screenshot	`F1`
Toggle UI	`F2`

Flight 6

Action	Shortcut
Pitch Down	`W`
Pitch Up	`S`
Yaw Left	`A`
Yaw Right	`D`
Roll Left	`Q`
Roll Right	`E`

Throttle 4

Action	Shortcut
Throttle Up	`Shift`
Throttle Down	`Ctrl`
Full Throttle	`Z`
Cut Throttle	`X`

SAS/Navigation 3

Action	Shortcut
Toggle SAS	`T`
Toggle RCS	`R`
Toggle Map View	`M`

Time Warp 3

Action	Shortcut
Increase Time Warp	`.`
Decrease Time Warp	`,`
Increase Physical Warp	`Alt.`

EVA 3

Action	Shortcut
EVA Toggle Jetpack	`R`
EVA Jump / Release Grip	`Space`
EVA Grab / Board	`B`

Staging 2

Action	Shortcut
Stage / Launch	`Space`
Abort	`Bksp`

Camera 2

Action	Shortcut
Switch Camera Mode	`V`
Reset Camera	`

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32 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in Kerbal Space Program's control settings.

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Kerbal Space Program controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Kerbal Space Program?: Kerbal Space Program, a simulation game, uses 32 default keybinds across 8 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Kerbal Space Program controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Kerbal Space Program's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Kerbal Space Program controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Kerbal Space Program resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kerbal Space Program or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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