Damooer

I noticed that too. So I tried a run with zero ablator and it worked. Not sure if it'll always work in every situation, but here's the craft I tested it with.

Steven Mading, I just want to say that I found your answer the most satisfactory. I now know how to tell what my orbit will be just from the navigation ui! Thank you.

I enjoy KSP! But when making maneuvers between planetary bodies, how do you tell if your orbit will be retrograde or prograde around the target?