Does anyone else build space stations like i do?

[Bearsh]

I don't know if theres a new way to do it, But i do it the old school way, I get the main thing into space then build all the other parts seperately and launch them 1 by 1 and dock them with the main station part! That's how i do it, It may be slow but it's alot of fun. So is that how you do it too? Or just me? Or was that the old way?

[Othuyeg]

I rarely have to attach anything into the station afterwards. Other than the ships that are designed to refuel at the station. The new parts allow for such thrust with a simple asparagus system that it can lift a good sized space station into orbit.

[Tortoise]

I never knew there was a 'new' way to build space stations. I thought everyone launched the first piece, then docked everything else. That's what I do.

[Bearsh]

I rarely have to attach anything into the station afterwards. Other than the ships that are designed to refuel at the station. The new parts allow for such thrust with a simple asparagus system that it can lift a good sized space station into orbit.

Yeah, i don't know how to asparagus stage... I'm pretty sure you just put some fuel then have the fuel feeding the rocket then drop them? Anyone explain? Please? Lol.

[Skyler4856]

I find the docking method to be far more satisfying

[Bearsh]

I find the docking method to be far more satisfying

As do i.

Since i need to add more characters, Thank's for replying! (But really thanks for replying!)

[AustralianFries]

Launching the main core, then docking the next sub-cores is my way of doing stations.

[EuSouONumero345]

Well....

Yes?

Also, I think I lost it when I used the last backup Did I mention I did that for no reason?

[Bearsh]

Well....

Yes?

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Also, I think I lost it when I used the last backup Did I mention I did that for no reason?

I'd like to have some tips from you, I've never gotten to make space stations like that... Just straight ones with docked parts on the sides.

[Jas1126]

Yeah, i don't know how to asparagus stage... I'm pretty sure you just put some fuel then have the fuel feeding the rocket then drop them? Anyone explain? Please? Lol.

Let's say you have 6 tanks surrounding the center tank. One outer tank feeds the tank next to it which feeds a third tank. The third tank feeds the center tank. You do the same with the other three tanks in a way in which the two first feeders are on opposite sides of the center tank for balance. As the tanks drain, you decouple them two by two. You have to manually set up the decoupling stages.

I've never been good at explaining these things so if this has caused confusion then I'm sorry.

[AustralianFries]

Yeah, i don't know how to asparagus stage... I'm pretty sure you just put some fuel then have the fuel feeding the rocket then drop them? Anyone explain? Please? Lol.

This diagram will help.

[Vanamonde]

I very much enjoy the process of rendezvous and docking ships together to create larger structures. All my stations are built out of modules which can be re-arranged.

[Captain Sierra]

I very much enjoy the process of rendezvous and docking ships together to create larger structures. All my stations are built out of modules which can be re-arranged.

Ah . . . Good ole' modularity. Far too convenient not to have, yet far too flimsy to launch in one piece?

To the OP: A lot of people do that, generally because its more satisfying than putting the thing up at once. Some people will always do the single launch and personally I think the SLS parts are a tiny bit too strong and enable this very easily.

[Xacktar]

I very much enjoy the process of rendezvous and docking ships together to create larger structures. All my stations are built out of modules which can be re-arranged.

I do as well. I've found its even more fun when trying to assemble things in a dangerous orbit.

Like, say... only 3.8k above the surface of Minmus.

(Yes, it did eventually smash into a mountain, but it was fun seeing how low I could get it. XD)

[Bearsh]

I do as well. I've found its even more fun when trying to assemble things in a dangerous orbit.

Like, say... only 3.8k above the surface of Minmus.

http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/433776474562846218/D0646D056FEDB64470C9A54646DEC931B41E1874/

(Yes, it did eventually smash into a mountain, but it was fun seeing how low I could get it. XD)

Hilarious... I'm like dude that's not how big minmus is until i saw that it was a low orbit... Because why the heck not! Low orbits are fun

[samstarman5]

I find assembling in orbit to be ideal, as it allows for last-minute changes to module design. You do have to be careful as this can double or even triple your part count for additional RCS. Assembling definitely calls for building a Spacetug which can keep parts down. With the claw, you won't even need an extra docking port for the tug. Just bring up the module, leave it adjacent to the station for the tug to retrieve and attach to the station. Deorbit the launching craft. Play Hold-em in the Hitchhiker.

[Zylark]

I find assembling in orbit to be ideal, as it allows for last-minute changes to module design. You do have to be careful as this can double or even triple your part count for additional RCS. Assembling definitely calls for building a Spacetug which can keep parts down. With the claw, you won't even need an extra docking port for the tug. Just bring up the module, leave it adjacent to the station for the tug to retrieve and attach to the station. Deorbit the launching craft. Play Hold-em in the Hitchhiker.

All my stations are nice and clean - no RCS thrusters to be seen on any module. And I do build my stations the modular way. Mostly pre-planned, but occasionally extra modules get bolted on or some get ditched and replaced by something better (read: more efficient using less parts).

The "trick" to building stations without RCS thrusters on it, is to have a dedicated station-builder tug. This got trusses down the side so it can almost embrace a module. On this truss, are RCS thrusters so you get RCS on all ends of the center of mass of the combined tug and station module.

On the top right is my current station builder tug (this also lands modules for bases on low-G moons) after just attaching the Science-Lab and in the process of dropping off the two Science Jr pods it had on its nose. The Science Jr pods was originally attached to the sides of the Science-Lab during transit to Duna, but had to be removed from there in order for the Lab to fit within the trusses of the tug.

[TimePeriod]

I don't normally build space stations but I sometimes make a temporary 'Orbital platform' when building larger ships. Once I am done I just de-orbit it.

[timsfitz]

I rarely build stations as they have no usefulness to me. When I do I launch it completely assembled, docking ring and all. Sometimes with the craft already docked. Haven't built one with the SLS parts yet.

[O-Doc]

I put most parts into, on top of or on the nose of an SSTO. It's very rare to put a part into space without using an SSTO. Sure, I could make a lifter than puts anything into orbit. Then I'd have to find a new game to play.