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[Danger2007]

Hi Folks,

I got Kerbal Space Program tonight, and I've been putting a few things into space I'm wondering it there any way to store satellites inside a launch vehicle? I was thinking it would be inside a tube section that split into two or four or something. Like they would in real life. Right now mine just sit at the very top and its not very aerodynamic (especially when you accidentally deploy solar panels!).

Is there a mod out there for this? Or could it be an official addition at some point?

Thanks

[Sauron]

Yes! Better yet, It's an online app that procedurally generates the faring part files for you in the appropriate sizes.

Link is here: http://nathannifong.com/FairingFactory/

[Spyritdragon]

Actually, i believe at the moment aerodynamics aren't fully implemented yet, and making an aerodynamic rocket won't help you anything (for the time being). That's probably one of the reasons why asparagus staging works so well at the moment.

Also, you'll want to avoid deploying solar panels in-atmosphere, they're generally very, very fragile.

For your fairings, try the link above :-)

[Danger2007]

Thanks! It doesnt seem to be working for me but I am at work with a funny internet connection so I'll try again later at home.

Looks like there's a pretty vibrant modding community with this game, which is pretty awesome.

[wasmic]

You can also try using KW Rocketry. It adds fairings, but also a lot of other parts. The same goes for AIES or NovaPunch, though NovaPunch wasn't updated last time I checked. Or you could just make them out of stock parts. No matter how you use them, though, fairings are actually gonna increase the drag of your rocket, unless you use FAR (Ferram Aerospace Research), which introduces realistical aerodynamics to the game. Oh, and you just lost the game.

[astropapi1]

You can try KW Rocketry.

It's an excelent mod that adds parts for lifters. New tanks, Engines and... cool fairings!

[Danger2007]

Yeh I'm building up a list mods to add after work on Monday I want to start mapping planets before I land on them.

Edited June 22, 2013 by Danger2007

[CaptainKipard]

I've not used Fairing Factory, but doesn't it create old style cfg files? Ones without the "part" bit?

[kahlzun]

to make maps of planets, you want the ISA Mapsat mod, if you don't already have it.

[tek_604]

I've not used Fairing Factory, but doesn't it create old style cfg files? Ones without the "part" bit?

Correct. Easily editable though: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/25061-Part-generator-Version-2-X-release-open-beta?p=438598&viewfull=1#post438598

[Uberick]

I highly recommend KW rocketry, also, if you want the aerodynamics to matter, go get FAR. That will put in a more realistic model for drag.