Yet another Eve ascent question

[technion]

Hi guys,

I'm just wondering how the new atmosphere plays into this ascent.

I did a lot of tests with pre-1.0 using FAR, so it's more a question of whether those findings are still valid. Specifically, do the pointy corners on a lander can (with a nosecone obviously), particularly one with batteries hanging off the side, interfere with drag enough that it's better, or at least comparable, to use a heavier one man command module?

I'm obviously expecting the "probe with a seat" is out the window these days, which I don't so much mind.

[Yukon0009]

Actually a limited form of robe core with seat is still possible, just clip the seat inside a cargo bay.

[xebx]

The lander can has a bad aero, the conic command module is a lot better. And no need to go clipped command seat, a good rocket can do the ascent from asl.

I've done landing and reorbiting with a 7 kerbals rocket from 1200m, see sig for report.

Edited September 13, 2015 by xebx