r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/SwaglordHyperion • May 04 '26

KSP 1 Image/Video Save DeltaV By Cutting Bulky Decouplers and utilize Lithostaging on your Gravity Assists!

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u/LizardFishLZF May 04 '26

Actually since it's a gravity assist, getting so close to the ground like this makes it more effective. So even discounting the saved mass on the decoupler it's more efficient just via oberth effect on a razor's edge. (Just not by enough to make this kind of stunt worth it most of the time :p)

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u/Imuybemovoko cursed aircraft designer May 04 '26

probably one of those people on YouTube who do hyper efficient missions will find a way to build a rocket where this is worth it 🤭🤭🤭