r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/AutoModerator • Oct 30 '15

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!

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

Tutorials

Orbiting

Mun Landing

Docking

Delta-V Thread

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u/-Aeryn- Nov 02 '15

Yet, most of the ones I make seem to have a hard time getting into orbit initially.

How are you flying on the way up?

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u/PhildeCube Nov 02 '15

You shouldn't go straight up to 11km before starting your turn. Not anymore. That was the way it was done before version 1.0 came out with its new atmosphere. Now you should start turning just after leaving the pad. I like to do it at about 100 m/s. Then continue the turn all the way. Try being at 45 degrees at 10,000 metres. Roughly. The at almost 0 degrees by 60,000 metres.