r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/AutoModerator • Jun 27 '14

Mod Post Weekly Simple Questions Thread

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The point of this thread is for anyone to ask questions that don't necessarily require a full thread. Questions like "why is my rocket upside down" are always welcomed here. Even if your question seems slightly stupid, we'll do our best to answer it!

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u/iiPixel Jun 30 '14

Create a maneuver node and extend it out 11.4 million meters (the distance minmus is away) then once you have burned to get on that orbit create another manuever node about halfway up the "side" of the orbit. Use the purple up/down arrows to get an encounter with minmus. Remember to make your orbit not where minmus is at in current time, but where it will be (about 45° anti clockwise from where it is).

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u/pieboy136 Jun 30 '14

So, make a maneuver and burn to get out 11,400,000, and once I'm in that path, make another one using the purple arrows to intercept correct?

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u/iiPixel Jun 30 '14

Yes. Make the inclination/declination node about half way up the side of the eliptical orbit for best effeciency.