How to navigate a rescue mission to a crippled lander
In short: Landing a rescue craft near a stranded vessel requires more than just orbital rendezvous. This video demonstrates a precise technique for calculating your braking distance to ensure you hit your target.
Following an inclination change to align your path over the target, the key is to create a maneuver node designed to completely halt your orbit. By using the node to determine the time required to stop, you can estimate your braking distance. This is achieved by multiplying your orbital velocity by the stopping time and dividing the result by two, allowing you to identify exactly when to begin your descent.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Kerbal Space Program - Tutorial For Beginners - Part 9 - How To Land A Rescue Mission On Target
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