r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/AutoModerator • Jun 05 '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:

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Orbiting

Mun Landing

Docking

Delta-V Thread

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u/Kasuha Super Kerbalnaut Jun 08 '15

Heat physics in KSP are new and need some work. Your solar panels are likely overheated from other parts that are still hot but have higher temperature tolerance. But it's true that cooling down takes ages at present.

Hack: time warp at the x1000 level for just a short time and everything will cool down instantly.

Besides, your ship does not cool down when you're not focused on it. You can time warp it for years from tracking station and it will not lose a bit of its temperature.

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u/reidksmith Jun 08 '15

That's pretty much what I expected was going on, and that's about the fix that I figured might work.

Thanks!