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So, we just finished some important chapters in astronomy. After 8 months of not playing KSP, I got the urge to complete a mission just with math (no mission planner tool), just to see if I can. I wondered how accurate orbital mechanics are in KSP. Can I apply all the usual laws (Kepler, two bodies etc)? I remember reading something back in the days that Kerbin's year is too short for it's path, and some other stuff. So... can I head right into KSP with all the math from school or do I have to take some "special" physics into account? If there is a thread about this already, please link it to me! Thanks.
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"Kerbals. Getting stuff done exploded."
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Agreed. *cheers*
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"Kerbal Space Program. Blowing Stuff up since 20[XX]" "Kerbal Space Program: Learn the true meaning of MOAR BOOSTERS!" "Travel to the stars and crash into them - realistically! - KSP" "KSP: Failure is not an option. Parachutes are." "KSP: Reentrying* space stations never looked that good!" "KSP: Because NASA is for noobs" (Only the moon? really?) "Build rockets spacecrafts Giant Things With Engines At The Bottom - only in KSP!" "Who needs safety anyway." "FUN - with !!science!! Now in KSP!" (for the DF players ) "One small step for mankind, but one giant leap for entertainment industry!" "KSP - Ride a rocket!" "Jetpacks!" ________ *is this a word?
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A tie between Rocket Science and Quantum Mechanics. This is KSP though, so I voted Rocket Science.
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Needs more wings and at least 2 more intakes
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The poll is missing the option "barely" - would be me
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No one cares 'bout the star-ratings.
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Congratulations and good luck Tips for your lander: It obviously lacks fuel and while I don't remember the Isps right now, I think the radial engines are rather inefficient. Did you take a look at the 909?
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You should know by now that Kerbals survive everything (except for 'splosions).
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I work for a german gamesportal named spieletipps an should write tips & tricks to a horrible 4X-game called Legends of Pegasus last summer. The game sucked and wasn't even finished; I wanted to play some 4X, though, and started a thread in the forums, asking about alternatives. Months after the game had died and the original thread had been deleted someone posted KSP in the second one. I downloaded the demo and soon after that bought the game.
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Has anyone made a landing sled..intentionally?
Ford_Prefect replied to inigma's topic in KSP1 Discussion
Hm... Maybe use plane wheels? -
For some irrational reason I love the 909. I think it's cute.
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What do you name your space agencies?
Ford_Prefect replied to GalaxyGryphon's topic in KSP1 Discussion
"default", mostly. -
How close have you come to failure? Me: 7 units of RCS fuel left
Ford_Prefect replied to inigma's topic in KSP1 Discussion
But thrust isn't even in the delta-v formula? -
How close have you come to failure? Me: 7 units of RCS fuel left
Ford_Prefect replied to inigma's topic in KSP1 Discussion
Eerrr... what? They're all LV-Ns, right? It shouldn't matter...? -
How close have you come to failure? Me: 7 units of RCS fuel left
Ford_Prefect replied to inigma's topic in KSP1 Discussion
That's badass! -
Good KSP Youtubers Not Counting Scott Manley?
Ford_Prefect replied to irichey25's topic in KSP1 Discussion
danny2462 if you look for comedy. -
I Wonder if Kerbals use Kerbal Space Program
Ford_Prefect replied to inigma's topic in KSP1 Discussion
Let's hope the next update brings jetpacks and fixes this global-warming-bug. -
"You know you messed it up when..." thread
Ford_Prefect replied to Pachi3080's topic in KSP1 Discussion
When fuel drains asymmetrically and you have no idea why. -
What is the Skipper good for?
Ford_Prefect replied to Ford_Prefect's topic in KSP1 Gameplay Questions and Tutorials
Hm. Where do you encounter this area/situations usually? -
The "You know you're playing a lot of KSP when..." thread
Ford_Prefect replied to Phenom Anon X's topic in KSP1 Discussion
When your rocket starts lagging. In the VAB. edit: Forget it. When the frickin music starts stuttering, that's where the trouble begins. -
Really, what is it good for? Why not take a Mainsail? Not considerating Career-mode.
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So this is the reason. But it would be so practical Ok, with this piece of information I can redesign it. Thank you everyone! edit: How can I change the Prefix to "Answered"? edit2: Heres MkIII. It's hell of an interplanetary stage! It's not as mighty as it looks like, though; it's a bit close with the Delta-v (it has reserve tanks, though). I went for a high TWR, because I did not want to overshoot my launch window again