Newbie Central - Micro-challenges for new comers! - Closed

[Alpha 360]

Well, my first rendezvous was through Mechjeb, so I feel sympathetic. But, the Mun is a great place to practice rendezvous and docking. As this will be a growing experience, I will also say no. 

[Kerbalstar]

13 hours ago, Lucast0909 said:

*cracks knuckles*

Operation ANCHOR ONE is go!

The station or the challenge?

I'm glad to see you getting more into the space side of the game!

2 hours ago, Barzon Kerman said:

Oh, and are mods allowed? E.g. MechJeb, BDB, NFT?

I would say MJ for info, nothing else, so no autopilot.

[PrvDancer85]

@obney kerman is It ok to use hardware thats already at the Mun? Ive got an nice asteroid in high Mun orbit that i would like to implement in the Station 

[obney kerman]

3 hours ago, PrvDancer85 said:

@obney kerman is It ok to use hardware thats already at the Mun? Ive got an nice asteroid in high Mun orbit that i would like to implement in the Station 

Sure! Making it into an asteroid is probably even more difficult than making it from scratch.

[Barzon]

@obney kerman can I use part mods such as Bluedog Design Bureau? 

[obney kerman]

1 minute ago, Barzon Kerman said:

@obney kerman can I use part mods such as Bluedog Design Bureau? 

Mods are OK, just not autopilot or rendezvous assist.

[Barzon]

Ah, thanks! Also - can the space station be single launch? Or Modular?

[4x4cheesecake]

5 minutes ago, Barzon Kerman said:

Ah, thanks! Also - can the space station be single launch? Or Modular?

the  prerequisites says "at least two modules"

[VelocityPolaris]

8 hours ago, obney kerman said:

 

I'm inclined to say no to Mechjeb, what does @Alpha 360, @kerbalstar, and @VelocityPolaris have to say?

Ack, notification! Er, I say no mechjeb, 'cuz flying the rocket is half the battle.

[Barzon]

By single launch, I am meaning that it has multiple modules, but is sent to the Mun as 1 rocket. Is that OK?

[obney kerman]

23 minutes ago, Barzon Kerman said:

By single launch, I am meaning that it has multiple modules, but is sent to the Mun as 1 rocket. Is that OK?

Sure. I guess.

[VelocityPolaris]

4 hours ago, Barzon Kerman said:

By single launch, I am meaning that it has multiple modules, but is sent to the Mun as 1 rocket. Is that OK?

I'm actually against that, cuz' doing rendezvous stuff is what space stations are all about.

[Kerbalstar]

2 hours ago, VelocityPolaris said:

I'm actually against that, cuz' doing rendezvous stuff is what space stations are all about.

 

6 hours ago, Barzon Kerman said:

By single launch, I am meaning that it has multiple modules, but is sent to the Mun as 1 rocket. Is that OK?

I agree with @VelocityPolaris .

[Barzon]

Awww.  I don't know how to rendezvous or dock.

EDIT: Do I have to provide an Imgur album of pictures of my space station?

Edited May 19, 2018 by Barzon Kerman
Added a question

[kingstevenrules]

I'm also inclined to say no to MechJeb, period. I personally don't use it, as I'm trying to learn how to fly rockets alone, but if you need some extra information displays, I'm fine with Kerbal Engineer Redux.

[Alpha 360]

2 hours ago, Barzon Kerman said:

Awww.  I don't know how to rendezvous or dock.

@Barzon Kerman, I feel your pain at not being able to dock. I had to spend a couple of hours learning how to dock as well. But the point of the challenge is the exercise docking and rendezvousing. Look up how to dock in KSP on youtube or even just the forums and you'll be rewarded with a wealth of knowledge. By learning to rendezvous, you learn the essentials of orbit mechanics which is a valuable lesson to learn. Anyway, rendezvous is much easier around the Mun. I'm sure that your submission will be excellent!

2 hours ago, Barzon Kerman said:

EDIT: Do I have to provide an Imgur album of pictures of my space station?

Only a picture of the space station itself, nothing more. 

EDIT: Also, @VelocityPolaris, I'm also against single launch space-stations for the submission.

Happy Explosions!

Edited May 19, 2018 by Alpha 360

[Barzon]

OK, thanks

[Barzon]

Finished my station! Will upload a picture soon!

[Barzon]

Here it is:  

https://imgur.com/a/XirzZr2

Edited May 19, 2018 by Barzon Kerman

[SiriusRocketry]

How long do we get on this challenge?

[Barzon]

I think it's a week, but you should probably do the challenge as soon as possible too be safe if you want to do it.

[hoioh]

Put the first part up in orbit around the mun, not using mechjeb is a pain though... (too many parts!) will post video over the weekend

[SiriusRocketry]

 

PROVIDENCE STATION

Providence Station is currently the only manned outpost orbiting another body. Assembled in 3 launches (launch 2 exploded, RP'd as a fuel system failure) 

Mainly habitation for 3 kerbals, but also used as a small fuel resource for reusable landers and interplanetary rockets.

[The Minmus Derp]

I wanna join. I only have 29 rep.

[Barzon]

I really should change the name of my Mun-Kerbin Transport!