Hi Guys

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Well this is my first day in the programme and already I've.... Erm... Cough... Had a few accidents and lost a few brave idiots 😄. My first question is what's the best tech to aim for first ??

[Pecan]

Welcome.

Go towards the bottom of the tech tree, because that's where the scientific equipment is. More equipment means more experiments, means more science points, means the rest is easier to unlock.

After that the best options, I find, are batteries and solar-panels along with probe-cores so you can launch satellites and unmanned missions.

Generally, what you don't need are big engines and lots of structural parts.

[B787_300]

Hello and welcome to the forums... Dont worry too much about losing Kerbals as long as you keep the Big 3 Alive.

And personally i like having engine Options and Tankage, BUt with out the science side you cant get them so i recommend a balanced approach