Hi! I need help to orbit

[Neptunium_69]

I just started playing the game and I’m having trouble flying to orbit, any tips and instructions?

[Vanamonde]

It just so happens that I made a guide for this sort of thing. I haven't updated it for a long time but it should still be helpful. 

Also, welcome to the forum.  

[Aerodynamic Kerbal]

So, for beginners, you should lower the throttle a bit and turn 45° until apoapsis is over 70km. I recommend 80km the best. Then either make a maneuver node at apoapsis to get you in a circular orbit. Then from the SAS options, turn to the blue maneuver node marker, next to stability assist. Burn at half the burn time before the node. For example: You should burn for 40 seconds, so you should start your burn at T-20 seconds before you reach the node. Or you can burn prograde a little before apoapsis.

 

[Neptunium_69]

Thanks! I already got my rocket ready and did a abort test, orbital flight is so close!

[Vanamonde]

Working up to it by steps is a smart approach. Good luck.

[Neptunium_69]

I DID IT

[Vanamonde]

Great feeling, isn't it? Now you can just sit there and watch the terrain roll by. 

[Maria Sirona]

5 hours ago, Smart Boy said:

I DID IT

Oh that is so awesome! Congratulations! Also welcome to the forums! 

[Aerodynamic Kerbal]

Congrats, mate! Thats the first step to even more space exploration! (rendezvous, docking, mun, minmus, interplanetary, asteroids, etc...!

And welcome to the forums!