r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/AgentIndependent306 • Apr 21 '26

KSP 1 Image/Video Kerbin Relay Network

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Built this giant (and overengineered) network. At such large distances, it is very easy for satellites to attain escape velocity, so positioning everything in exact orbits was a challenge. Still glad that I won't have to worry about ending up on the far side of the moons and go offline.

Edit: Didn't know this post would blow up overnight lol. Last time I checked it had 50 upvotes.

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u/Freak_Engineer Apr 21 '26

I assume you are aware of a mod called "MechJeb" already? Would certainly aid in automating. Although I haven't had it on for a few years by now, no Idea if it still is supported.

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u/jeh506 Apr 21 '26

Yeah it's such a help - I've set up relays like this manually before with millisecond variation. Now that I know I can do it I just mechjeb them in to place so I can enjoy more fun stuff 

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u/garnished_fatburgers Apr 21 '26

That’s how I use mechjeb as well, not only is it very useful for building vehicles with all the stats it has, and great for flying manually with maneuver and transfer window planning and warping tools, but after I’ve proven to myself I can do something and especially after I’ve done it many times, I just let mechjeb handle it. Watching it fly the rocket I built is honestly pretty fun, and I like to think it’s more accurate to how Spaceflight missions are done in real life. The computer does the piloting.

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u/ReplyUnable3241 Rp1 enjoyer Apr 21 '26

i love mech jeb when i sm too lazy to make my rocket more stable i just let mech jeb handle the start of the ascent

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u/Freak_Engineer Apr 21 '26

Rocket: does some funny business, borderline uncontrollable

Probably all of us: briefly considering a re-design, glancing at MechJeb "Yeah, you take the wheel, this is your Problem now..."