You can also launch here without going through the VAB.

Runway - this is where vehicles from the SPH are launched.

You can also launch here without going through the SPH.

Tracking Station - this is where you can observe orbits and access previously launched craft.

Astronaut Complex - this is where you can hire new kerbals into your space program, and see the status of your astronauts.

Research and Development - this is where you can research new parts in exchange for science (not available in Sandbox mode).

Mission Control - this is where you can view and accept contracts (not available in Science or Sandbox modes).

Flag Pole - in front of the Astronaut Complex, this is where you can change your default flag.When in career mode, you current funds, reputation, and science are displayed in the top center bar. In science mode, your current science is shown there. In sandbox, only the date/time and time warp controls are displayed. The Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) is where you can build vertical vehicles using radial symmetry, and the Space Plane Hanger (SPH) is used to build horizontal vehicles using bilateral symmetry. The basic mechanics of building vehicles are the same for each building, and you have the same parts available for both but due to the orientation you use, they tend towards differing styles of vehicles (VAB for Rockets, SPH for Spaceplanes).

If you are reading through this guide with only the demo version, you will not have the SPH available to you, nor many other features offered within the game. When building any vehicle, you will first have to select a root part (note that not all parts are allowed to be root parts). This part can be changed with the Root tool.

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