.KS File Extension

KS files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: KerboScript Source Code File

A KS file contains a KerboScript program for the Kerbal Operating System mod. It automates spacecraft in Kerbal Space Program. The game simulates early space technology. Storage capacity is limited, l...

General Information

Title KS File Extension
Extension .ks
Full Form KerboScript Source Code File
File Type Source Code File
Developer KSP Community
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store scripts
Additional Functions Automate spacecraft
Features Procedural, Text-based

File Characteristics

Quality Varies by script
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Spacecraft Automation Yes
Educational Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code injection
Best Practices Script validation, Sandbox environment

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2013
Latest Version Depends on kOS mod version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txt, .cfg, .craft

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Kerbal Space Program Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
kOS Mod Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Kickstart File

A KS file contains a script for the Kerbal Operating System mod. It automates spacecraft in Kerbal Space Program. KS files use the programming language KerboScript. Kerbal Space Program is a popular s...

General Information

Title KS File Extension
Extension .ks
Full Form Kickstart File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Red Hat
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Automate installation
Additional Functions Set configuration, Run scripts
Features Unattended, Scriptable

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

System Installation Yes
Server Setup Yes
Automated Deployments Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Restrict access, Encrypt files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1999
Latest Version Aligned with RHEL release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cfg, .conf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Anaconda Free Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription Linux
Fedora Free Linux

Type 3: Keystore File

A KS file contains a script for the Kerbal Operating System mod. The scripts automate spacecraft flights in Kerbal Space Program. The game has many add-ons, including kOS which executes autopilot scri...

General Information

Title KS File Extension
Extension .ks
Full Form Keystore File
File Type Security File
Developer Oracle Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store cryptographic keys
Additional Functions Manage key entries
Features Encrypted storage, Key management

File Characteristics

Quality High security
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

SSL/TLS Yes
Authentication Yes
Data Encryption Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Key exposure
Best Practices Strong passwords, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1996 with JKS
Latest Version PKCS12 adoption

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .jks, .p12, .pfx, .bks

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Keytool Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Portecle Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Keystore Explorer Free Windows, Mac, Linux