Eve: How has it changed in 1.0, and will it be harder?

[Norpo]

I dunno if it'll be harder or easier, but I bet it'll be a lot different.

Harder:

• Reentry heating means to get your craft down intact will need a lot of thinking
  
• New atmosphere means no more pancake asparagus monsters
  

Easier:

• New atmosphere means it will be a lot thinner, so less delta-v, perhaps
  
• Resources mean you can refuel on-site
  

Differences:

• General rebalancing of parts
  

Thoughts? Predictions? Is anyone crazy enough to try this in 1.0 (and get the bragging rights of being first?)

[GoSlash27]

I'm thinking an EVE SSTO is now within the realm of possibility.

Just getting started, tho'.

Best,

-Slashy

[hoojiwana]

Changes to the way engines work (atmospheric pressure changes engine thrust) mean engines are going to be much lower thrust in Eves thicker atmosphere. Looking through the configs you'll see the Aerospike seems to be tailor made for use on Eve since it has the best performance over 1 atm.

[Starhawk]

I can confirm that ISP continues to decrease with pressure at pressures greater than one atmosphere.

The Terrier hits an ISP of 0 at about 3000 m.

Happy landings!

[Robotengineer]

I'm thinking an EVE SSTO is now within the realm of possibility.

Just getting started, tho'.

Best,

-Slashy

Using nukes would probably be out of the question do to the atmospheric thrust nerf.