ethank793 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 hi im ethan and this is my first post. as that is why its in the welcome aboard section. ive got a few questions on how to build and fly rockets.1. how do you build a rocket according to its weight?2. besides the apoapsis/periapsis thing anything else that can help me orbit?3. how do you dock things?thanks for any answers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzkil88 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Hey Ethan. Where to begin.... instead of typing a ten page article on how to do the above, I will instead leave some links to everything you asked. if you have any further questions, feel free to ask. (start here) Mega Thread of Tutorial links- http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/28352-The-Drawing-Board-A-library-of-tutorials-and-other-useful-informationOrbit (simple terms) - http://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Tutorial:_How_to_Get_into_OrbitOrbit (technical terms) - http://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Tutorial:_Basic_Orbiting_(Technical)Orbit (advanced terms) - http://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Tutorial:_Advanced_OrbitingDocking- http://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/DockingDocking (from the forums with some pics)- http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/32905-Beginner-How-to-dock-in-3-easy-stepsYou can also search YouTube for some tutorials, Scott Manley has a video for just about anything KSP related - https://www.youtube.com/user/szyzyg They might help a little better than just reading how to do it. Also, stop by the official Kerbal Space Program Twitch.tv channel to see some live streaming of KSP, its a good place to learn some tips and techniques. - http://www.twitch.tv/ksptvHope this helps Edited July 24, 2013 by Buzzkil88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLangy Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Welcome! Honestly I recommend the tutorials on the wiki. Not only do you follow historic space flights but it gets you used to the basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethank793 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 thanks! that helped a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethank793 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 alright ill check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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