Etherian Space Program Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Hello, I'm Etherian Space Program. I come from the SFS Forums and one of the threads there got me into KSP, but I have pretty much no idea how to do anything. I can use one of the prebuilt rockets and put in into Low Kerbin Orbit, but I can't do anything else, such as build an orbital rocket. I have no interest in going to Mun yet, I just wan't some help. Do you guys have any tips on building an orbital rocket, one that can put a satellite in LKO? If you guys could help, that would be awesome. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Hello @Etherian Space Program and welcome to the KSP Forum! My formula for building a simple satellite launcher is usually a probe core; a few of the small, grey, cylindrical tanks; a Spark engine; a decoupler; an adapter; an FLT-800 fuel tank or two (or one and a partial tank); a Swivel engine; another decoupler; a solid rocket engine; four steerable fins. In addition to this you will likely want an antenna, solar panels, batteries, and possibly a reaction wheel. Plus you'll want any science gear you wish to use in orbit or during launch. There are a few tips to try and get you pointed in the right direction. Happy landings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etherian Space Program Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, Starhawk said: Hello @Etherian Space Program and welcome to the KSP Forum! My formula for building a simple satellite launcher is usually a probe core; a few of the small, grey, cylindrical tanks; a Spark engine; a decoupler; an adapter; an FLT-800 fuel tank or two (or one and a partial tank); a Swivel engine; another decoupler; a solid rocket engine; four steerable fins. In addition to this you will likely want an antenna, solar panels, batteries, and possibly a reaction wheel. Plus you'll want any science gear you wish to use in orbit or during launch. There are a few tips to try and get you pointed in the right direction. Happy landings! Cool, Thanks! Also, could I possibly get a picture? I will need one for building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Here's a look at something I quickly threw together in the VAB. This is the basic idea for the core of the craft. Happy landings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etherian Space Program Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 How do I upload a screenshot? I have a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Etherian Space Program said: How do I upload a screenshot? I have a picture. Hello, @Etherian Space Program! Please take a look at this post, it should help you with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etherian Space Program Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, Etherian Space Program said: How do I upload a screenshot? I have a picture. Nevermind, rocket doesn't work and doesn't match the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Well, post a picture of what you're working with and we can give you some pointers on it! There's literally countless ways to build a rocket, it doesn't have to be exactly like the example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etherian Space Program Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Geonovast said: Well, post a picture of what you're working with and we can give you some pointers on it! There's literally countless ways to build a rocket, it doesn't have to be exactly like the example. Sorry for having to take a picture with my tablet, my I don't know how to access my Steam screenshots, so I had to take a picture. I scrapped a satellite rocket for a crew one. Edit 1: Added an Advanced Incline Stabilizer and Heat Shield, but for some reason there's no control. Edit 2: Added an RC-001S Remote Guidance System and now has control. Edited February 23, 2020 by Etherian Space Program Needed to add more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etherian Space Program Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 39 minutes ago, Etherian Space Program said: Sorry for having to take a picture with my tablet, my I don't know how to access my Steam screenshots, so I had to take a picture. I scrapped a satellite rocket for a crew one. Edit 1: Added an Advanced Incline Stabilizer and Heat Shield, but for some reason there's no control. Edit 2: Added an RC-001S Remote Guidance System and now has control. Here is a link to my post on another forum, as I haven't signed up for a hosting service yet: https://jmnet.one/sfs/forum/index.php?threads/ksp-and-simple-rockets2-stuff.3641/page-9#post-83330 When I sign up for a hosting service, I'll post on this forum. Tell me what you guys think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Kerman Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 16 minutes ago, Etherian Space Program said: Tell me what you guys think. Congratulations on making orbit! That's a great design however all capsules have inbuilt reaction wheels (and they are vastly overpowered compared to real life) so the I would remove the reaction wheel and add a decoupler and heatshield there instead for de-orbiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkidirk Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) there are tutorials ingame. Spoiler unless you did them and still don't understand, or refuse to use the power of ingame tutorials, for some reason. in that case there are plenty of tutorials on this thread, on youtube, on this forum, on on and If you want an idea for a spacecraft, um, just look around the forum. On 2/23/2020 at 3:15 AM, Etherian Space Program said: Here is a link to my post on another forum, as I haven't signed up for a hosting service yet: https://jmnet.one/sfs/forum/index.php?threads/ksp-and-simple-rockets2-stuff.3641/page-9#post-83330 When I sign up for a hosting service, I'll post on this forum. Tell me what you guys think. nice orbit, soon you'll start constructing some BIG BOIS, and prepare for lots of explosions. tip: use struts to firmly attach boosters to the core, and by turning on advanced tweakables in the settings you can enable autostrut and rigid attachment on specific parts. another tip: your rocket has shockingly few boosters. moar boosters of a larger size can get you farther! tip 500,439: In order to 'land' on jool (hover just above the kill zone), you'll need propellers, and to lift up back into orbit (where a mothership is hopefully waiting), you will need about 17000 delta-V , which is still less then the delta-V required to get to LEO (Earth, not kerbin). Edited April 9, 2020 by Dirkidirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkidirk Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 17 hours ago, Etherian Space Program said: Added an Advanced Incline Stabilizer and Heat Shield, but for some reason there's no control. Added an RC-001S Remote Guidance System and now has control. wait, did you check If there were crew in your ship? I made a similar mistake when I started playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etherian Space Program Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Dirkidirk said: wait, did you check If there were crew in your ship? I made a similar mistake when I started playing. Nope, but awhile later with another I found out about crews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moncasta Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Starship Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Welcome to the KSP forum @Etherian Space ProgramNew here myself since the end of last year, but yea so much fun with KSP and this forum. Try looking at few youtubes as well. They helped me alot as well as this awesome forum. Search for Scott Manley or Mike Aben. Those two are really into to ksp stuff and even into real rocketry itself. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoidSquid Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Hi and welcome to our little community here, always nice to see a new player getting started with KSP I have to warn you though, KSP might keep you occupied for thousands of hours I remember when I started back in the days, I gave up my very first try after about two hours. Then I found this little tutorial series, and that got me started for real. It's a bit outdated, but I think still a perfect beginners guide: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etherian Space Program Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) I just started playing KSP again, and my best mission has got me 63 science! I think all I have to do is just play and learn from that. Edit: 83 as of just now. Edited March 26, 2020 by Etherian Space Program Needed to add more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Good on ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoidCosmos Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Etherian Space Program said: I just started playing KSP again, and my best mission has got me 63 science! I think all I have to do is just play and learn from that. Edit: 83 as of just now. Good Start! Really! And welcome to the Forum! Edited March 26, 2020 by VoidCosmos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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