Gilly

[Fluffy crocodile]

So, i sent a science lander to gilly, not that difficult, right? Well, when i enter gillys soi i zoom right past it. Any help?

[bitzoid]

If you zoom past Gilly in the sense that you cannot enter orbit (as opposed to mouse zoom), your approach is much too fast or your engines have a low thrust. Two things you could do: 1. try to match Gilly's orbit better (or at all) before even entering its soi. 2. You don't have to start braking at the periapsis, even though it's the most efficient use of fuel -- Oberth effect and all. You can start breaking when entering its soi, or even before you enter it (but then you have to figure out the correct vector). Also, make sure you have time warp (and physical warp) off.

Edited December 21, 2018 by bitzoid

[Superfluous J]

1 hour ago, Fluffy crocodile said:

So, i sent a science lander to gilly, not that difficult, right? Well, when i enter gillys soi i zoom right past it. Any help?

Slow down

It sounds snarky, but it's really true. However fast you're going, you need to basically kill ALL of it. Orbital velocity around Gilly is like 12m/s.

There are techniques for making your entry speed into Gilly's SOI lower, but generally you're going to have to kill at least 600 or so m/s to orbit/land. If your numbers are way higher than that, you are likely not encountering the moon in the most efficient way.

Edited December 21, 2018 by 5thHorseman

[Fluffy crocodile]

Ok thank you!