Kerbal Space Program. Credit: Squad

Scott Manley is a software developer, astronomer, gamer and geek. He’s created this delightful video explaining how Kerbal Space Program (a cute, fun mission simulation game) can be used to teach physics and rocket science. He’s given this presentation to scientists, teachers and parents, and created this video version to share easily. Take a few minutes to enjoy this video and learn how this game can be used to learn and test how spaceflight really works!

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogC6ds81gek&w=560&h=315]

You can find Scott’s YouTube Channel here – he has more KSP videos, tutorials, and videos from other games illustrating physics principles or just fun situations.