NASA Artemis II mission gives Kerbal Space Program huge boost on Steam

In early April, NASA and its Artemis II mission inspired humanity to look toward the heavens. Now that the four-person space crew has returned home, however, the public still hasn’t had its fill of space travel. At least, that seems to be the only thing that can explain why, in 2026, Kerbal Space Program has rocketed back up in popularity. It’s been a decade since the beloved flight simulation game originally released for PC.