Minmus Space Dock in its final form?? Jeb and Val are getting really good at using tugs to pull it apart and put it back together. I think the bigger rings make it look nicer. Val thinks so too. Jeb just wants to know why there are no BOOSTERS !!! (all stock)5yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
The Jool Explorer and its crew of 6 has made it to Moho. If anyone has any spare snacks please send them along. Oh yes and fuel, please send lots and lots of fuel ....6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
It appears that the gravity on Mun may be just a bit much for the ion engines supporting my hopper design.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Just what every space program needs. A rover that can actually get into orbit and dock.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Nighttime para drop onto Eve. It even worked :-). Now to mine/refuel and try to get off of Eve ....6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
The real heroes of the Eeloo rescue operation, Sigberry Kerman and the Miner Mk 8.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
KSP really needs a 'duct tape' mod for when those pesky little accidents happen .... yes he tripped and fell, and his helmet hit the radiator on the way down.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
My Minmus Base on the launch pad. The second stage is used twice first with a Skipper to get into orbit, it needs the punch, then it is discarded and a Poodle takes over, it is more fuel efficient, for the Minmus insertion after the second stage is refueled.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Research vessel Jool Explorer joins up with automated tug and Tylo lander. Next step, planting a flag on the surface without having to colonize it.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Ion Based Sky Crane for moving stuff about on Minmus. It kind of works. Very tricky to control, you have to land on what you want to pick up. Cleaning up the junk found on the Great Flats.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
So we combined Steps 3 & 4. Landed on Eeloo with dry tanks and bounced and bounced ... but stayed straight up and undamaged. Now on to Step 4: Strand a Kerbal here then Step 5 Organize a rescue.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
After many years of preparation the Moho science team finally lands on the planet Moho. [ I have now landed and got back from on every moon and planet that can be landed on. Only took about 7 months ... and a few rescues ...]6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Successful landing and return to the mother ship from Dres of the science lander. Science lander?? Don't you mean mining lander? Quick convene a board of inquiry find out who's to blame for this screw up.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Interesting Game Artifact: The tug is doing an insertion burn so it is slowing down. TimeWarp X 4 is active. The mass of the lander is so great it is pulling away from the tug. The lander is separated with only the magnetic pull of the docking collars is holding it. Does not happen at normal time.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Finally figured out Mining and Refining so we're having a party. Docking ports still available.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Crossing the widest part of the Greater Flats on Minmus we topped out at 42.3 m/s (96.6 mph) before we ran out of 'road' and had to lift off. Just wheels no rockets.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Planetary Research Ship rebuilt and all already to go. Third times the charm, right ??6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
First ore shipment arrives from Ike at the refinery. Soon the Duna expedition ship and both rescue vessels will be able to return home.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Will wonders never cease. Got my first Minmus base into orbit in one piece. Now just refuel the booster, drop the Skipper engine and activate the Poodle, and its off to Minmus.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Testing the Mk 6 Miner on Minmus at night. Looks pretty don't it. The small docking ports on the tops of those two ore containers are for optional extensions as required.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
As requested VAB and cruise configuration images of Nostromo class miner/refiner.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
My first attempt, proof of concept, at a Space 1999 inspired hopper. Covers terrain faster than a rover. Mind you it does take a bit of practice to fly and only works in low gravity environments.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Inter Planetary Research Vessel - Eeloo Class (Profile - notes in comments)6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
I guess the NRA, Republicans, and Trumpists did Nazi this coming.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/PoliticalHumor
Freddon Kerman doing a little sight seeing before starting to work generating the fuel required to get home ....6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
The Nostromo class miner/refiner Ellen Ripley made it to and now working on Pol. After his shift Freddon Kermin is going to investigate what he thinks is a derelict craft he saw over the hill as he landed.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Docking and refueling heavy vessels in elliptical low Eve orbit is a bit challenging. The fins are to try to keep the lander stable during entry burn. Emphasis on the word 'try'.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
OK, so that worked. We can get the 3 Kerbal capsule off of Eve and into orbit. Now where are my three volunteers? Hello? We're ready to go. Guys?6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Landing on Laythe: It does not matter how you get down so long as you get down safety. Billo Kerbin now has a section the Procedure Manual, Sliding Down Inclines Using Parachutes As Breaks.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Finally Inter Planetary Tug 102 delivers and installs the new crew quarters for Moho Station. It even has a Zero G Ping Pong table and of course lots of snacks, and best of all real beds. Well, real 0G beds that is.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Moho Station just received their new science lab. Next up real crews quarters. Not that sleeping on lab tables isn't comfy in zero G.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Nostromo class miner/refiner leaving Minmus. 6000 ore, 26K H2, 33K O2. What is that? Did someone forget to retract a drill? Come on now people, your supposed to be professionals, check your check lists!!! Wait, what was that???6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
RCS for deorbit and on all the way to the surface to try to slow decent ending with a suicide burn with what was scraped from the ships tanks. (several tries of course) (Pol)6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Mining on Moho, we don't get off the surface with as much as I had hoped but we still come out ahead. So that's a win!6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Landed on the beach and fairly level. Two weeks to refuel. Unfortunately as soon as it starts to rise it tips over. I guess she needs a higher initial TWR, Mainsails to replace the Skippers on the boosters . But she does look pretty doesn't she.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
And everything was going so well ....... I think the center of mass needs to be a wee bit lower ...6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Well the Kraken did its worst but that is why you carry 2 Convert-O-Tron 125's in case the Kraken eats one. Now that everyone is safety back in orbit, wave and smile for the camera.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
So we got to Moho and into orbit with fuel remaining. Not enough to get home but enough that a vessel like this could bring couple of pilots, a miner, an ore processor and of course an engineer.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Kerbalnaughts inspecting the damage caused by the Kraken on game restart ... I think they may need the help of Red Green and some Duct Tape(tm).6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Night launch of a Nostromo class miner/refiner. This one is going to the Jool moon Pol. It drops the four RE-M3 once in orbit and carries on with a single RE-I5.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
This is my Mk 4 Hopper / Rover. I think the ion engines are too low. In the next version I will raise them so there is less chance of hitting the ground when you get a landing bounce.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
The Nostromo class miner/refueler “Where’s Baskie” leaving Gilly fully loaded with fuel, oxidizer and ore. We lost contact with it shortly after launch but it’s probably just a downed transmitter. Nothing really to be concerned about.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Well Flight, from the data displayed on my console I I would say that the Eve lander just suffered a Code R.E.D. (Rapid Explosive Disassembly) while aerobraking.6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
The Nostromo class miner/refiner Cpl. Dwayne Hicks arrives at Moho. (finally....)6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Damal Kerman meets the Big 'Bop'er ... (Yes I'm showing my age )6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
White House Releases Official Photo from National Security Meeting - March 131, 2016 Meeting7yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/PoliticalHumor
I have 'Review Data' but it will not load. 1.4.5.2243 Wiindows x646yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram
Feds to expand legal benefits, services for same-sex marriages11yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/PoliticalHumor
Docking ports stuck together, not aligned, ships not considered docked, will not separate. What to do?6yr ⋅ arthurpaliden ⋅ r/KerbalSpaceProgram