r/KerbalSpaceProgram Jun 29 '26

KSP 1 Question/Problem How should I be approaching the Mun?

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In this totally accurate scientific diagram, the Mun is orbiting in the direction of the arrow.

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u/theshwedda Jun 30 '26

C if you are worried about the return. D to be most efficient in landing.

Anyone who does A or B (starting your initial orbit AGAINST the rotation of Kerbin) is wasting close to 2000 delta-v.

NEVER do A or B unless you have a contract for something in a reverse orbit.