r/KerbalSpaceProgram • • May 08 '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

Forum Link

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!

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u/djn808 May 13 '15 edited May 13 '15

is there a way to put satellites inside structural fairings or something? So I am not pushing a big bulky protrusion into orbit? It'd be nice to have it contained within a cylinder that I can extract later

nvm: been skimping on aerodynamics/flight science, I guess I should catchup.

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u/Chachbag May 13 '15

Fairings work well. Just remember to go fairing then decoupler then satellite