How to get to the mun and back (SIMPLE TUTORIAL) Not Completed Yet!

[BigBoy734]

This is basically answering "how do i get to the mun and back?"questions.

First step: Delta-V Calculating

For beginners,delta-v means the "amount of thrust required to get to a body" in this case.

Here we have a delta V map here:

This may look complicated,but its pretty easy. On the bottom right you can see what the numbers in given areas mean.

It says for kerbin you need 4500 dV for a stable orbit. It requires 860 dV for an intercept,and 210 dV for orbit.

Lets do the math. So 4500 + 860 = 5360 dV for the orbit and encounter.

5360 + 210 = 5570 + 640 = 6210 is the required amount for this.

(NOTE: Delta V may vary depending on how much thrust you use. This only shows the minimum amount for orbit,so you may want to bring more on the ride.)

Good Delta V calculators can be Mechjeb or Kerbal Engineer.

Second step: Building

NOT DONE

Edited July 12, 2013 by BigBoy734

[EmissionGeneration]

Nice little graph and explanation for us KSP'ers who are yet to understand all of this, but this has definately helped with the basics. Are you still working on this project?

[BigBoy734]

Now that I think about it,Maybe. This was barried in my threads I didnt even notice! Ill continue it ASAP

[3_bit]

I think TWR should be listed for landing requirements, as my ion probe can't land on Laythe without a parachute but has the dV.