Kerbal Space Program

Originally Posted by Geno_Mariner

I've been working on getting a circular orbit with "Givemevodka III" and well... my very first 'successful' Orbit ended up as an Elliptical Orbit....



I can't get the rocket to stay where it should be while I'm adjusting, but I'll get there... (using trial ver til I can afford the better version)
Checking back on it before I posted, it seems to have worked, I'm still in the orbit track, guess it's successful on the part that I actually entered orbit...

You do know the mechanics of how to enter an orbit right??

1. Fire straight up (I go to about 25k)
2. Turn towards 90* (East) at a 45* angle for a while (Gravity Turn)
3. When your AP reaches a desired height (Lowest is 70km I believe) cut engines (x) and float to your AP (IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE POINTING AT EXACTLY THE 90* (East)
4. When you reach the Apoapsis (AP) Full throttle and go into map view and cut engines when your PE reaches the same height


Good luck out there!