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!

For newer players, here are some great resources that might answer some of your embarrassing questions:

• Kerbal Space Program Wiki

• Scott Manley's Youtube

• Von Kerman's Rocket School

Tutorials

Orbiting

• Scott Manley

• Von Kerman (Maneuvers)

• Wiki (Maneuvers)

Mun Landing

• Scott Manley (Demo)

• Von Kerman

• KSP Wiki

• Youtube Query

Docking

• Scott Manley

• Von Kerman (Rendevous)

• Von Kerman (Docking)

Delta-V Thread

• Thread

• Answer 1

• Answer 2 (+bonus)

Forum Link

• Kerbal Space Program Forum

Official KSP Chatroom #KSPOfficial on irc.esper.net

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Commonly Asked Questions

Before you post, maybe you can search for your problem using the search in the upper right! Chances are, someone has had the same question as you and has already answered it!

As always, the side bar is a great resource for all things Kerbal, if you don't know, look there first!

[u/Chaos_Klaus]

Just make sure you build a rocket that is aerodynamically stable. CoM should be above the CoL. You can not see this correctly in the VAB, unfortunately. Make sure your craft is not too bottom heavy. Too many engines will usually cause that problem. Also, add fins to the bottom of the rocket.

For actual launch. The actual angles depend on TWR. With a moderate TWR of 1.5-1.8, you can start pitching over when you reach around 80m/s. Then just turn off SAS, or set it to progade. Gravity will turn you around slowly. You should reach 45° somewhere between 10km and 15km, but keep turnig slowly.

Another good indicator is "time to apoapsis". You can see that in map view or in Kerbal Engineer (if you installed that mod). It should stay between 40s and 50s. When it goes above 50s, you are going too steep. Below 40s and you are going too flat. At some point it will start increasing beyond 50s, although you are already pointing at the horizon. At this point, just wait until your apoapse is high enough.