"Boosters will only take you so far..."

[hpearson]

a quote from 'Tim_Barrett' signature is 'Boosters will only take you so far...'

besides having an awesome signature pic... rep++

is he correct?

can you get into orbit using only boosters for power?

just how much 'boost' does one need to achieve such?

are haters gonna hate?

so here is the challenge

Use standard parts

Use standard config files

Using only boosters make a craft that can either orbit or escape the planet

Users should post screen-shot for quick identification and post the craft file to verify the claim

If booster absolutely cannot make it into space, just how far will boosters take you

any game version acceptable

there will be no prize besides bragging rights

you may begin

[DoctorEvo]

Foamyesque and I have both achieved this; Foamyesque was the first, with this monstrosity (and I mean that in the most affectionate way):

And I later managed it with this:

Given the antenna-like struts sticking out of my final stage, I am hereby retroactively renaming my rocket 'SRButnik.'

Anywho, I don't believe anybody's achieved escape velocity yet using nothing but boosters. I'm certain it's possible, though...

[hpearson]

*golf clap

i am quite impressed

only thing left is to leave the death grip of the planet

[DoctorEvo]

*golf clap

i am quite impressed

only thing left is to leave the death grip of the planet

NOT ANYMORE!!

Meet PROBEwster; so-named due to it's aesthetic and mission similarities to the Luna-E3 that 'Probe' is modeled after.

Presently on an escape trajectory, never to return to Kearth.

So I guess this conclusively proves Timmy wrong...

Boosters can get you ANYWHERE.

(I'm sure Jeb is thrilled by the news.)

[hpearson]

*double golf clap and removal of hat

so in your expert opinion

will boosters only take you so far...?

and

are haters gonna hate?

[DoctorEvo]

so in your expert opinion

will boosters only take you so far...?

Decidedly not. By Goddard's shiny bald head, I declare that, provided a sufficient quantity of them, they will take you to the end of the universe.

and

are haters gonna hate?

[ZMX]

How do you stop boosters from overheating?

...and why does a ship with one booster and one decoupler fly higher (by not overheating) than a ship with just one booster?

[DoctorEvo]

How do you stop boosters from overheating?

I dunno... I just built the rocket, and tested it, and every stage ran out of fuel before exploding, so I left it the way it was. I think the struts help to dissipate the heat.

...and why does a ship with one booster and one decoupler fly higher (by not overheating) than a ship with just one booster?

All non-engine parts dissipate heat from whatever engines they're near.