Surviving 50 days in the void with only a spacesuit
In short: In Kerbal Space Program, returning from another world often requires more than just a rocket. This video explores an extreme survival strategy: navigating interplanetary space using nothing but a manual EVA suit and precise orbital mechanics.
The creator demonstrates a return mechanism that involves one of the longest Extravehicular Activities (EVAs) in the game's history. Rather than relying on heavy machinery, the mission utilizes an EVA suit to traverse nearly 50 days in interplanetary space.
This feat is made difficult by severe constraints, including a limited delta-v of 540m/s and minimal instrumentation. Success depends on meticulous planning and 'economic flying'—the art of using the smallest amount of fuel possible to achieve necessary orbital changes.
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