random science "quests"

[gunnyfreak]

So I was wondering, why did the apollo program send so many landings to the moon? Why didn't they just explore everywhere at once? Why do we have so many spacelab missions and so many mars rovers?

Because we don't know what to look for until the mission is planned, right? First the scientists think up something they want to find out, then the space guys send something up to find it. I hope this can be simulated in KSP

basically, once in a while, there'll be a mission that says something like [observe mystery goo behavior over long periods in high kerbin orbit] and that will require a manned flight (observer) with a goo container in space high above kerbin for say 15 days. the data gained from that would then be much higher than just random data we collect from anywhere. These "quests" may repeat themselves from time to time, but mostly are randomly generated with region, equipment, manned/unmanned, duration, and whatever other variables there are

In addition to encouraging multiple missions to otherwise the same area, this encourages long term installations in regions of interest such as the ISS, since the same equipment may be used multiple time in the same area

[TheCanadianVendingMachine]

Planned in the form of Contracts. Will be added within 0.22 - 0.29

[gunnyfreak]

oh, nice

is there a place where we can see the plans?

[TheCanadianVendingMachine]

Please elaborate.

[gunnyfreak]

where did you see that this is planned for .22-.29? is there a place squad posts these stuff?

if so, can u link?

[TheCanadianVendingMachine]

I think I heard this on a KSP weekly, or maybe a live stream. Maybe a forum post. But, I did see it never the less

[gunnyfreak]

i c, thanks

will have to keep up with theses from now