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Kerbal Space Program Keyboard Controls
Simulation games →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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All Kerbal Space Program keyboard controls
32 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in Kerbal Space Program's control settings.
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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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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