/sigh I just did my first rescue attempt and got to the capsule and had this same problem. So instead of searching online, I thought maybe he was asleep so I had Jeb scoot over and bang on the hatch but no go. Again I didn't search online, instead I reverted to design put a cargo bay on, and with extreme difficulty maneuvered my ship so his capsule entered the bay and closed it. Returned safely to the surface and failed my mission. Don't know if the fall was because he ran out of oxygen (it took a long time to rendezvous my second try) or because you have to switch craft and get him into your capsule. Just out off curiosity does anyone know if my awkward way can work if you get him in time work in 1.0 ?