tater Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Dragon docking: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegarrison Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Things KSP gets right: Docking is slow and tedious, and you really want to just time warp through as much of it as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolotiyeruki Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 I finally got around to watching the stream. Right after SES, and during the boostback, those were some really cool exhaust interactions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wumpus Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, mikegarrison said: Things KSP gets right: Docking is slow and tedious, and you really want to just time warp through as much of it as possible. Is KSP docking ten or one hundred times as fast as real life? On the one hand the countdown is timed for a straight shot to the ISS (and computer controlled for the right trajectory), but on the other hand the relative velocity of docking is measured in cm/s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegarrison Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, wumpus said: Is KSP docking ten or one hundred times as fast as real life? On the one hand the countdown is timed for a straight shot to the ISS (and computer controlled for the right trajectory), but on the other hand the relative velocity of docking is measured in cm/s. There are no quicksaves IRL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terwin Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, wumpus said: Is KSP docking ten or one hundred times as fast as real life? On the one hand the countdown is timed for a straight shot to the ISS (and computer controlled for the right trajectory), but on the other hand the relative velocity of docking is measured in cm/s. That is what happens when you shave off every excess ounce of mass instead of using battleship armor plates to make your fuel tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CatastrophicFailure Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 hours ago, mikegarrison said: Things KSP gets right: Docking is slow and tedious, and you really want to just time warp through as much of it as possible. Eh, speak for yourself. *suicide burns into docking port* ya wanna know how I got these scars this username? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 hours ago, wumpus said: Is KSP docking ten or one hundred times as fast as real life? Closest Approach 0.1 km Rel. velocity 175 m/s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Just now, cubinator said: Closest Approach 0.1 km Rel. velocity 175 m/s And I usually do worse! I time it so on ascent I'll get a super close suborbital approach, and the relative velocity sometimes gets over 500m/s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakaydos Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 16 hours ago, Ultimate Steve said: And I usually do worse! I time it so on ascent I'll get a super close suborbital approach, and the relative velocity sometimes gets over 500m/s. I suck at orbital timing, and often play without the tracking station enabled. Phasing orbit to get within 10 KM, 100m/s closing, walking in the intercept with angled retro thrust, zero out within 100m, then lock a docking port, get a good angle, approach at 5m/s and walk in in with thrust limited main engines, tapping the throttle during the bounce to ensure a connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 21 hours ago, Ultimate Steve said: And I usually do worse! I time it so on ascent I'll get a super close suborbital approach, and the relative velocity sometimes gets over 500m/s. Holy cow!!! That would be wicked to see irl! I find it best just to launch into a slightly power orbit (5km less) and just wait. (Thank the kraken fir better timewarp!) I usually end up within 5-10 km without doing any burns except my orbital insertion, and very minor target/anti-target burns are required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Taking “The best part is no part” a little too far… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 hours ago, StrandedonEarth said: Taking “The best part is no part” a little too far… Missed opportunity to label him an MCRN government account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tater Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccab Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 (GSE 7 rolled out yesterday) Structure for OLM plumbing CRS-23 full onboard view of the launch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccab Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Heat shield progress is going nicely, the barrel is basically done now. Expect the barrel to be finished today or tomorrow. Three days ago:Now: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCgothic Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I wonder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 wat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccab Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, RCgothic said: I wonder... That's definitely one of the most likely use imo, they already have SPMTs for everything at boca already. That, or a crane needs replacement parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCgothic Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 No, I'm having second thoughts. You'd expect the long side to be the catch side of the treads, and the logo would be inverted in that orientation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, RCgothic said: I wonder... Unlikely that it's for the catching arms, it would have to have the flat side facing up and that would cause the logo to be upside down. It's probably a crane... ...but, of course, Liebherr builds more than cranes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccab Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Ultimate Steve said: wat Tank threads will be placed on the Mechazilla arms for precise positioning booster and ship after lifting and, later on, catching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Beccab said: That's definitely one of the most likely use imo, they already have SPMTs for everything at boca already. That, or a crane needs replacement parts My guess is that the crane is rented and that spaceX is buying an crane for themselves seeing they need it for lifting stuff up on test stands and perhaps helping getting an booster down from the clawzila. Its not the tank treads on top of the arms its way to overbuild for that, the rotate and move treads don't need to be thick for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakaydos Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 34 minutes ago, magnemoe said: My guess is that the crane is rented and that spaceX is buying an crane for themselves seeing they need it for lifting stuff up on test stands and perhaps helping getting an booster down from the clawzila. Its not the tank treads on top of the arms its way to overbuild for that, the rotate and move treads don't need to be thick for one. ...Overbuild for possibly a 200 ton booster to misjudge landing velocity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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