Capsules 'tilting' on re-entry

[Spenzor]

I'm trying to return a single-Kerbal pod to Kerbin after an extended orbit around the Mun, but I keep running into an odd issue - the capsule seems to want to settle into an offset attitude, causing it to burn up on reentry. Because the capsule itself is out of batteries, I have no capability to correct after I jettison the service module.

The only things attached to the pod are a heat shield, a parachute, and an antenna. I initially thought the antenna was the source of the issue, as it's the only part offset from the center of mass, but the tilt is 90 degrees from from the location of the antenna.

Anyone have any ideas as to what might be causing this? Or how I can bring my ship home safely?

Edited May 1, 2015 by Spenzor

[Louella]

you could try the "stock bug fix" mod, it mentions something about capsules and heat shields tilting:

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/97285-KSP-v1-0-Stock-Bug-Fix-Modules-%28Release-v1-0-0-27-Apr-15%29-Misc-Utilities-%2818-Jan-15%29

[Gaarst]

The problem is caused by the heat shield having no mass but aerodynamic drag.

There has been quite a few discussion about it recently and a bugfix has been made.

Just search a little about it in the forums and you will find a solution easily.

[Thahat]

its the heatshield. those are currently buggy and put their weight in the wrong place. some forum members have already found a fix you can do. either via module manager patch or the modification of a part file. dont have it on hand cause im on my phone in the bed but it has been posted on this forum numerous times by now

[Endersmens]

I happen to have a thread about exactly this, with a simple solution on the first post.

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/117279-How-to-fix-those-heatshields%21-%28get-rid-of-command-pod-flipping-into-the-heat%21%29

[Spenzor]

Thanks, guys! My Kerbal is home safe with her payload of science.