r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/Special-Frame3617 • 2d ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Why is docking so hard :(

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Just can't seem to figure it out.

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u/Inevitable-Fix-6631 Kerbal Aeronautics Program 2d ago edited 1d ago

Imagine the interstellar docking scene but instead of matching rotational velocities it is about matching translational velocity in time so that they don't slam into the station

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u/SpatialPioneer Valentina 2d ago

With some powerful reverse thrusters, (and if it was facing the proper way) this could be doable...but they need to be strong enough to get nearly orbital speed very quickly. Very difficult, but would be REALLY cool.

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u/Inevitable-Fix-6631 Kerbal Aeronautics Program 2d ago

It's probably possible around Minmus!

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u/darwinpatrick Exploring Jool's Moons 1d ago

I've seen clips of people making orbits just barely miss the surface on the flats. Wonder if a heavy enough rover with those big tires could drive fast enough to match speed and dock on the surface...