Does NASA play KSP?

This is not the first time NASA and KSP have crossed paths. NASA reached out to Squad, the company that develops KSP, in 2013 to implement its Asteroid Redirect Mission into the game. Players can use NASA-based technologies to perform their own asteroid redirect mission.

What is asparagus staging?

Asparagus staging was a method to build very efficient rockets in early versions of Kerbal Space Program. The technique is still useful for building exceptionally large rockets when no larger engines are available.

Why does my rocket flip in KSP?

More drag in the front = flippy. More drag in the back = stable. Rockets have fins in the back for a reason.

How do you get your first MUN landing?

If you want to reach the Mun on the first swing around, wait until Mun rises just above the horizon. A good rule of thumb is for each 100 km you are above Kerbin, wait another 2 seconds. Once it does, begin a forward burn, and keep an eye on your map, as the apoapsis moves out towards Munar orbit.

How much Delta-V does it take to get to the moon?

For example, although more fuel is needed to transfer a heavier communication satellite from low Earth orbit to geosynchronous orbit than for a lighter one, the delta-v required is the same….Earth–Moon space—low thrust.

What is onion staging?

In onion staging rocket the stages are dropped like an onion in circular layers. Fuel is only drawn from the outermost stages, that are ejected next. While it is less efficient than asparagus staging because unused fueltanks are dropped later, it is more easily set up.

Is asparagus staging possible in real life?

In principle, asparagus staging could be used in real life rockets. In practice, it’s horrendously difficult. Let’s start with the fact that fuel transfer in a flying rocket is hard enough. Liquid fuel tanks are pressurized; you cannot simply open a channel between two tanks and expect everything to flow smoothly.

How do you make a base on a Mun rocket?

Start by placing a command module on top of your Mun capable rocket. It can be manned or unmanned, but this module should act as your initial command center for your base. Include at least one docking port. Once you have completed this module, place it on the BOTTOM of the rocket stage that will land it on the Mun.

How do you make a base for a single stage rocket?

For a single stage base, follow the directions, with the exception of the docking ports and rover legs. Do not include docking ports and replace the rover wheels with landing gear. Start by placing a command module on top of your Mun capable rocket.

How do I deorbit a rocket?

If a remote control unit was added to the rocket body, switch to the rocket and set it up to deorbit (crash back into Kerbin), once the rocket body is on its way back down, switch controls back to the satellite Fine-tune the satellites’ orbit and orientation to the sun (for maximum solar panel gathering)

How do you make a satellite step by step?

Steps 1 Building a satellite. Starting from the ground up! The first step is to build a satellite. 2 Launching the satellite into orbit 3 Deploying the satellite. Congratulations! You’ve built a small satellite and put it into orbit.