[Python Script] Pinpoint Landing Aid

[peachoftree]

I made a little script that automates the calculations for a pinpoint landing on an airless body, (for more info see

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Instructions:

1. get your self in a low orbit above your target

2. give the calculator all the values it asks for (when it asks for speed make sure your navball is set to surface velocity)

3. when you are the calculated distance away from the target, start your burn. However, do NOT follow the retrograde marker, stay pointed at the horizon until you are falling straight down, then you can maneuver around to get your retrograde marker on top of your anti-target marker.

4. profit.

Edited May 20, 2015 by peachoftree

[tito13kfm]

Thank you for this. I modified it to compute the timeToStop value for me based on my craft's acceleration (which is calculated from Thrust in KN/Mass) and it's a perfect little quick script for hitting my Mun and Minmus bases.