To better simulate the 'Rosetta' mission

[r4pt0r]

I was thinking maybe

A: the smallest landing gear could have spikes/harpoons that work just like the claw for landing probes on asteroids(similar to the real-life Rosetta mission)

or

B: When within <1m from an asteroid surface, apply the docking port style magnetism to the ship so it stays on the surface of the asteroid

Im not bugging you guys for comets or n-body stuff, but I would like a way to better replicate a real-life mission in my space program. This thread is to discuss my idea, or any other ideas that would let us achieve this in game.

Edited September 16, 2014 by r4pt0r
I even used a .jpg :P

[ratchet freak]

a grabbing claw already exists

[r4pt0r]

yeah. but its hard to get the claws to look like the above picture.

When I was reading about the rosetta mission a half hour ago this thread seemed like a great idea haha.

[Sirrobert]

A smaller version of the claw, just for tethering, would be nice.

The current one is designed for pulling/pushing, so it's a little overkill if you just need a tether

[Kasuha]

I would probably try something like this. The Claw stays for the harpoon while legs are more of aesthetic part.

Of course you can probably also scale it down using mods.

[weeble]

Why not use a harpoon/claw that comes with KAS? Then just shoot it and reel yourself in towards it. However a .625 claw would be great.