Re-entry speeds too high

[Exoversion]

Sorry if this is an already answered question, but my re-entry speeds seem a bit ridiculous. I'm unable to slow my rockets down enough to pop my chutes, crashing many times still going 1000+ m/s unless I use thrusters to slow me down. Is this an intended feature of KSP 1.0+ or is my install wonky?

[selfish_meme]

You need to do a shallower reentry, also make sure a blunt non aerodynamic surface is pointed forward like a heat sheild, also airbrakes help.

Edited July 21, 2015 by selfish_meme

[Stargate525]

you may also have to do some aerobraking if you're going to dive into the planet from high orbit.

[ClF3]

In my experience, setting your Periapsis in the 25-35km range (for Kerbin) usually results in a safe chute deployment speed (but you may need a heatshield pointed retrograde).

[Foxster]

Air brakes.

[cantab]

Provided you aren't descending pointy-end-first, this may be a bug. A picture of the problem spacecraft along with a list of any mods you have could help.

[Godot]

He may also return from a high Apoapsi and/or have a streamlined heavy rocket

[Gargamel]

He may ... have a streamlined heavy rocket

That's what I was thinking.

Sometimes When I have an over-pointy rocket reentering, I force it into a high speed tumble in high atmo before reentering, tumbling help adds drag and disperses heat build up. You'll eventually end up pointy end down, but much slower than before, and chutes will then handle the rest. Strategically placed drogue chutes can help force an oblique angle too.

[AbacusWizard]

Airbrakes are magnificent. They're like radially mounted parachutes that can be safely deployed at high speed, and they look so cool. I put them on anything intended for reentry.

[Vanamonde]

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