Kerbal Space Program officially releases after 4 years of testing

It takes a little time to prep a mission to space.

Kerbal Space Program, a simulator that enables players to create their own rockets and spaceships and then try to actually get them to lift off and fly, has officially launched its 1.0 version today. The game originally has been playable in its alpha form back in June 24, 2011. It went to beta in Dec. 15, 2014.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.