nyrath Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 This has probably been posted already, but I cannot seem to find it with the search function.http://imgur.com/a/sW3TzA group of avid Kerbal Space Program fans wondered if you could launch a pilot to the Mun and back using maths rather than the in-flight orbital planning. The pilot flies upstairs, locked in cabin-view (IVA) while mission control directs him via skype downstairs. Hijinks ensue.So the pilot was playing the game on his computer, locked in cabin-view. The mission control team had no access to the computer. They used a large white board, lots of math, and tools like Innsewerants Space Agency's ISA Mapsat readouts to calculate where the pilot and his ship was, and directed him to a save touch-down on Mun.This would be an incredibly educational exercise for a group of gifted students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canopus Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Amazing:).There is also a mod that lets you view data from a spacecraft on another Computer that could be helpful too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokurr Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Wow, that is really cool. Hats off to those guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gniuz Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Amazing:).There is also a mod that lets you view data from a spacecraft on another Computer that could be helpful too.Its called Telemachus I downloaded it last night. Just about to finish work and go have a play about with it.You can put it on a tablet as well and use mechJeb 2 smart A.S.S through it.G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canopus Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Some one should organize an event where some guys use telemachus to play mission control and then launch a rocket like they do it in real Life:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daze Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Epic guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrath Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Wow! They did a second mission to Duna!http://imgur.com/a/09Isa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachai Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Aaaaaaaaaaand my head just exploded. These guys are incredible, especially the pilot, who was apparently locked in a room for 4.5 hours. Considering the fact I react to math the same way the chimps react to the monolith in 2001, I think I'll have to pass on anything like this. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicpenguin Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Wow. Mind blow. I thing im going to do this for my first mission to the moon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrath Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Its called Telemachus I downloaded it last night. Just about to finish work and go have a play about with it.Apparently they used Telemachus on the Mission to Duna, and they said they could not have completed the mission without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specialist290 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Awesome find! Always thought it would be cool to try something like this. If Telemachus works over the Internet, maybe some people could get together for a collaborative livestream.Or to kick it up a notch in another direction: Get somebody to try it in real time, without time acceleration. Hope they don't have plans for the next few months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viktorserecros Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I wonder what it would take to recreate Apollo 13 like this. Maybe rebuild a keyboard with no keys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holo Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Awesome find! Always thought it would be cool to try something like this. If Telemachus works over the Internet, maybe some people could get together for a collaborative livestream.Or to kick it up a notch in another direction: Get somebody to try it in real time, without time acceleration. Hope they don't have plans for the next few months...When immortality is invented, I'll do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canopus Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Awesome find! Always thought it would be cool to try something like this. If Telemachus works over the Internet, maybe some people could get together for a collaborative livestream.Or to kick it up a notch in another direction: Get somebody to try it in real time, without time acceleration. Hope they don't have plans for the next few months...This is a really good idea i would love to do something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daze Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Why not to make a streaming? It would be AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canopus Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 You would need someone who is experienced with streams and all the mission control guys would speak trough Skype.But i think its great idea! Multiplayer trough Telemachus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 If Telemachus works over the Internet, maybe some people could get together for a collaborative livestream.It will work over the Internet if your port forwarding is set up correctly, I try to set up a quick mission such as obtaining orbit and test it with people in IRC before a new release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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