Command pod moves?

[tj.]

After successfully returning back to land, I noticed that you can move the mk1 command pod with the wasd controls as if it had small thrusters attached. This is curious since I do not see the monopropellent being reduced, only electricity and the only modules attached are the parachutes.

[Dman979]

15 minutes ago, tj. said:

After successfully returning back to land, I noticed that you can move the mk1 command pod with the wasd controls as if it had small thrusters attached. This is curious since I do not see the monopropellent being reduced, only electricity and the only modules attached are the parachutes.

That would be the SAS system.

Basically, so long as you have electricity, the hugely powerful reaction wheels in the pod can change your orientation, even on land.

[tj.]

18 minutes ago, Dman979 said:

That would be the SAS system.

Basically, so long as you have electricity, the hugely powerful reaction wheels in the pod can change your orientation, even on land.

Awesome! Thank you for the reply. That was really bothering me but now I understand.

[Dman979]

Just now, tj. said:

Awesome! Thank you for the reply. That was really bothering me but now I understand.

No problem! We all love to help new players here, so feel free to ask as many questions as your heart desires.

Welcome aboard!