Nezclaw May 14, 2019
also it seems that the orbit doesn't decay unless i'm actually watching it? weird.
Show threadgdornMay 18, 2019
@nezclaw
Orbit decay isn't really a thing in KSP unless you are within the atmosphere (or using a realism mod). But yeah, docking is easier at higher orbits, and even easier when you jump between ships (square brackets) and use targeting to point the ports at each other.
Show threadNezclaw May 23, 2019
@gdorn i did the docking training scenario and successfully docked! why i didn't do that in the first place is beyond me.
Show threadgdorn
@nezclaw
Cool! Docking opens up a lot of opportunities; I have a mining operation on Minmus and a "fuel truck" that moves fuel to a space station in Minmus orbit. It reduces the dV needed for interplanetary missions significantly; any ship that can make it to Minmus orbit can get refueled and can then make it almost anywhere in the system and back (with some notable exceptions...)
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Show threadNezclaw May 24, 2019
@gdorn so how does that work? I haven't gotten that far yet, can you actually extract rocket fuel via mining?
Show threadgdornMay 24, 2019
@nezclaw
There's a couple ore extractors, and ISRUs to convert ore into fuel. Mods extend this a lot, with more fuel types and even some non-fuels to turn ore into.