snow25699 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I started construction on an interplanetary space ship, but any design I created was too big, and would tumble out of control. Can I get some help on designing an interplanetary ship from launcher to lander with examples? And also some help on rendezvous of the planets would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trbinsc Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Interplanetary rockets don't need to be nearly as big as you think.As for help getting there, check out ksp.olex.biz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdest21 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 It's true. My 0.16 munar lander can go to Duna. Remember, your biggest fuel expenditure is always getting off Kerbin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Reese Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Yup, like above said. Once you get that first orbit, you don't really need a whole lot of engine to get going. A couple well fueled nuclear engines will get you most anywhere. Get the minimal stage you need for space, though if you are like me, you like big rockets anyways. Typically a tumble on launch is due to wobble. You need to strut along the length of your ship, especially across couplers. Getting rid of the wobble and making sure your ship is symetrical plus using the ASAS should eliminate wobble and therefore tumbling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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