[Invention/Suggestion] Starchutes and starsails +bonus[Video]

[hodhandr]

Kerbal Scientist 1: Are you saying that parachutes neither works on the Mun, nor in space?

Jeb: Yeah. And the engines stopped halfway to Minmus! How am I supposed to fly a rocket that doesn't work? *Low*They could atleast've blown up...

Bill: Uhh... We were out of fuel.

Kerbal Scientist 2: Intriguing. Maybe parachutes need air to work? Hmmm....

(A little later)

Kerbal Scientist 1: We have solved all your problems, just look! *Pulls a blanket away from an object* AHA!

Jeb: It's a parachute? Does this one work without air?

Kerbal scientist 2: Niet. It Is a Starchute! It will slow your rocket even without air.

Kerbal Scientist 1: It might not be as effective as a parachute, but you dont fall as fast in space or on Mun.

Bill: Ehm... What is that other err... -chute?

Kerbal Scientist 1: Yes, that is a Starsail. We do not know how it worked, but we made it from the same material as the special parachute that flew away when Bob opened it in space.

Kerbal Scientist 2: It is supposed to work like a engine, but not so powerful. It will however work without fuel.

Kerbal Scientist 1: You want to test these two, ehh?

Jeb: Sure, when is blastoff?

Bill: Can I stay on ground this time? Nedfel can take my place.

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tl;dl and non-story:

I have two ideas that (I think) would be really useful and cool:

Star Chute: Like a parachute, but it works with NO or LITTLE atmosphere. Beware: For some reason these cannot be made very big, so you need multiple smaller ones to slow anything bigger than a CPod. They are also not as effective as their air counterpart.

Starsail: Just like a solar sail (Check wikipedia if ya want: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_sail ) gives very little trust, but consumes no fuel. These should also take a little while to open. Because of those reasons they would be best for long distance trips(AT LEAST to Mun, prolly Minmus+(new planets?)) or you could get creative and install one on your lander incase you dont have enough fuel to break Mun/kerbin orbit,

And here is Nedfel exercising during an EVA: (I was thinking of making a 10h version...)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV2tPe9F_4E

[Millst0ne MK II]

Dat vid. It makes me want to slam my head into a brick wall.

:S

Well, On the bright side, I like those ideas.

[TheShepard]

I love those ideas. The solar sail would be interesting........And I might have to learn how to model and program so I can make awesome Ideas like this for people