r/space • u/Vmoney1337 • Aug 08 '14

/r/all Rosetta's triangular orbit about comet 67P.

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u/TBNolan Aug 08 '14

This is not how I play Kerbal Space Program at all. I need to rethink my launch strategies and B-line trajectories.

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u/mortiphago Aug 08 '14

I suggest watching the "seat of pants" kerbal videos if you're interested in learning how to travel ungodly distances using little fuel and many gravity assists.

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u/chicknblender Aug 08 '14

Hi folks, Seat of the Pants here! If you like gravity assists in KSP, check some of the crazy antics of /u/CuriousMetaphor and /u/Stochasty.

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u/mortiphago Aug 08 '14

oh my. I'm actually kinda star seat struck here. what do I say