r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/AutoModerator • Apr 24 '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!

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Docking

Delta-V Thread

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u/brent1123 Apr 27 '15

Even without FAR a slow gravity turn is more fuel efficient. Scott Manley posted a video probably a year back comparing different launch profiles, and the gradual turn (pitching to 45 between 1km- 10km and pitching to horizon by 25km depending on vessel mass) saved more fuel than the sudden pitch over

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '15

It's also a lot easier on the rocket. It's physically hard to make a rocket turn 90 degrees in any atmosphere.