rokkit_scientist

First, thanks for the input The problem though is that putting 3 satellites into a parking orbit, each with their own boosting stages in RSS is no easy task. Off the top of my head that's about a 12 ton payload right there :S That said, that seems like a pretty smart way to go about it and I might tackle that, if anything for the pure challenge As for the parking orbit preference, I don't really have one. So far I've been experimenting with launching directly to GTO, but that creates more problems than solves, especially when it comes to satellite constellations. Also, I'm considering scrapping the first one and starting over, so your idea is not entirely out of consideration

Hello everyone, So I just got back in the game for the first time since early access (0.24 or so), as expected I'm loving the bejeezus out of it. I'm using Realism Overhaul with Real Solar System because reasons. I've already gotten back on track, mostly. I can reliably design a rocket to achieve orbit etc. However, there is something that has been bugging me A LOT, and that is that most of my launches are "unplanned". While I can put a satellite on a GEO, no problem, I'm having trouble planning my launches so that I can do things efficiently. For instance, I have devised a mission to put three satellites in GEO. The first one got up no problems, though I forgot to add fuel to its RCS tank and it's pretty much just floating now, lol. My question now is, is there some "magic" math formula or whatever I can rely on so that I can plan where my satellites go? For instance, I want these three satellites to be precisely 120 degrees apart from each other (+/- 1 or 2 degrees). How would I go about planning and executing that? I realize I can use the longitudes to gauge where they need to be, but how would I go about planning my maneuvers so that they end up where I want them to? This is especially problematic with RO because delta-v and engine ignitions are VERY precious things, so I can`t just make 5-6 burns to adjust my orbits most of the time. Any help is appreciated.