Most efficient way to rendezvous with an inclined target?

[VincentMcConnell]

I have a space station currently at a 200KM altitude with an inclination of 51.5 (just like the ISS inc.).

The best thing I could think up would be to wait until the station\'s orbit crosses right over the launch site, then launch into a 51.5 degree inclination. Does anyone know if that\'s a good way to do it?

[Kosmo-not]

Yes, you are correct.

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You\'ll actually want to launch on an offset heading to compensate for the rotation of Kerbin.

[VincentMcConnell]

Yes, you are correct.

*edit*

You\'ll actually want to launch on an offset heading to compensate for the rotation of Kerbin.

The one thing I thought probably stood in my way the most is Kerbin\'s rotation. But a plane change can always fix the slightly off set inclination when I\'m in orbit.

[Cyntrox]

Here\'s a guide to calculating it. It\'s written for flights from the Earth, though, so you\'ll need to change some variables.

http://www.orbiterwiki.org/wiki/Launch_Azimuth