Keyboard Shortcuts

The keyboard shortcuts are based on Kerbal Space Program, a popular space simulation game that features complex orbital mechanics and spacecraft controls (I highly recommend the original game). These shortcuts are designed to provide quick access to common functions and enhance the user experience by reducing reliance on the mouse.

System and UI Controls

Shortcut	Function
Shift + F1	Toggle help overlay (side menu must be open)
Shift + F2	Toggle UI visibility

View Controls

Shortcut	Function
Numpad +	Zoom in
Numpad -	Zoom out
` (backtick)	Reset camera view
V	Cycle through camera modes (Earth-centered, free camera, etc)
F11	Toggle fullscreen mode

Earth Centered Mode

Earth-centered mode keeps the camera focused on Earth while allowing rotation around it.

Shortcut	Function
↑	Pan view Up
↓	Pan view Down
←	Pan view Left
→	Pan view Right
Shift	Slow movement speed while dragging
R	Auto-rotate around Earth
Home	Focus view on Current Sensor

Free Camera Mode

Free camera mode allows users to move the camera freely in 3D space using traditional FPS controls.

Shortcut	Function
W	Move forward
A	Move left
S	Move backward
D	Move right
Q	Move up
E	Move down
Numpad8	Rotate up
Numpad2	Rotate down
Numpad4	Rotate left
Numpad6	Rotate right
Shift	Slow movement speed

Time Controls

Shortcut	Function
.	Increase time warp
,	Decrease time warp
/	Reset/Pause time warp
T	Reset time to Real Time

Object Selection and Information

Shortcut	Function
[	Toggle between primary and secondary objects
]	Toggle between primary and secondary objects
I	Toggle info panel for selected object

Layer and Visualization Controls

Shortcut	Function
L	Toggle orbit lines
M	Toggle 2d map
N	Toggle night/day shading on Earth
P	Toggle polar plot
Shift + C	Toggle current satellite’s field of view

Tool Shortcuts

Shortcut	Function
Shift + F12	Toggle debug information (Debug Plugin Required)

Search and Navigation

Shortcut	Function
Shift + F	Open search bar