This thread has got me closer than ever to rescuing my poor stranded Kerbals from orbit. I sent an experimental station up with 5 Kerbals on it, ran out of fuel, and now they are stuck. I then sent a manned rescue mission, ran out of fuel, and now that vessel is stuck in an eccentric orbit. 6 brave Kerbals, stuck in the void. I'm hoping to save them in the coming days (after learning my lesson: unmanned rescue operations now). Thanks!