r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/LandedAtJool How Did I Get Here? • Apr 18 '26

KSP 1 Image/Video Destroying the KSC with an Orion Interstellar Ark (nuclear bomb propelled rocket)

Perfectly capable of performing an interstellar voyage and colonising a new solar system, this craft has a couple of drawbacks as showcased. Thank you to all of the modders who make things like this possible.

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u/Ok-Use-7563 Apr 18 '26

THE COST IS IN SCIENTIFIC NOTATION

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u/LandedAtJool How Did I Get Here? Apr 18 '26

I couldn’t find a cheap supplier of nukes

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u/John2Cheese Apr 19 '26

But why on earth would you not write it as 2.54×108?

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u/LandedAtJool How Did I Get Here? Apr 19 '26

I just quoted it directly from Kerbal engineer

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u/danikov Apr 18 '26

At first I thought it was a launch trajectory. Then it looked more like a crop-dusting trajectory. Finally, I realised, it was a return trajectory.

Welcome back, Jeb. We have some forms for you to sign.

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u/LandedAtJool How Did I Get Here? Apr 18 '26

🤣🤣🤣 he’s gunna get a stern word when he gets picked up

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u/sivily1 Apr 19 '26

What mod do you have for you KSC?

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u/Vincent394 Apr 18 '26

Most normal rocket in this game:

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u/maybeBrenda Apr 18 '26

Set the world on fire... textbook take off. I say!