hello! i have questions!

[ethank793]

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!

[Buzzkil88]

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-information

Orbit (simple terms) - http://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Tutorial:_How_to_Get_into_Orbit

Orbit (technical terms) - http://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Tutorial:_Basic_Orbiting_(Technical)

Orbit (advanced terms) - http://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Tutorial:_Advanced_Orbiting

Docking- http://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/wiki/Docking

Docking (from the forums with some pics)- http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/32905-Beginner-How-to-dock-in-3-easy-steps

You 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/ksptv

Hope this helps

Edited July 24, 2013 by Buzzkil88

[DocLangy]

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.

[ethank793]

thanks! that helped a lot!

[ethank793]

alright ill check it out!