Astronaut rescue side effect: Kessler prevention

[Venusgate]

So, as you all know, pre-1.0, the rescue contracts generated a kerbal on EVA in space, and as some of you now know, 1.0+ generates the kerbals within a capsule or inline cockpit.

The way I retrieve them is just like I did pre-1.0; send up a two seater, and I will very likely continue doing so, however this leaves behind the cockpits.

(Now, before we have the debate on if Kessler Syndrome is actually something to worry about - I mean this just as a roleplay with benefits)

It occurred to me today that these are actually worth a little cash! (1600 for the inlines) And if you generate enough of them, it might actually be worth it to send up a SSTO rocket with some claws and cargo space. Simulating a cleanup and salvage company.

Thoughts?

[juanml82]

So, as you all know, pre-1.0, the rescue contracts generated a kerbal on EVA in space, and as some of you now know, 1.0+ generates the kerbals within a capsule or inline cockpit.

The way I retrieve them is just like I did pre-1.0; send up a two seater, and I will very likely continue doing so, however this leaves behind the cockpits.

(Now, before we have the debate on if Kessler Syndrome is actually something to worry about - I mean this just as a roleplay with benefits)

It occurred to me today that these are actually worth a little cash! (1600 for the inlines) And if you generate enough of them, it might actually be worth it to send up a SSTO rocket with some claws and cargo space. Simulating a cleanup and salvage company.

Thoughts?

There are contracts to retrieve parts as well. I haven't gotten to do one yet. I think they should generate by the time you have the claw and cargo bays.

[Reddeyfish]

There are contracts to retrieve parts as well. I haven't gotten to do one yet. I think they should generate by the time you have the claw and cargo bays.

you only need to get the claw for them to start showing up. (with the current re-entry, you don't really need to worry about protecting the part on the way down (so you can use a rocket to do the mission); just make sure you have enough parachutes)