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Kerbal space program 2 questions and answers11/14/2023 ![]() ![]() Put the decouplers and the next engine(s) in separate stages. It's Only Rocket Science!™ĭo not decouple the boosters while also igniting the next stage. There's got to be an "easy way" to do this. Second, the stage will always connect inline with the center of its "root" part regardless of how I actually want it connected. First, there doesn't seem to be a way to see each stage's center of mass. That last part is what I can't seem to always do in KSP - especially with stages built from multiple fuel tank components. This means making the stage aerodynamically symmetrical and placing the ejection force inline with the stage's center of mass. Simply make sure there's no torque applied to the stage when it ejects. Problem 2 seems like it should be pretty simple to fix. Make sure that ejecting stages are not directly above other craft components, and that the craft can move away faster than the stage will fall towards it. You just need to be careful in your craft configuration and flight maneuvers. I suppose there's really no way to completely eliminate problem 1 as long as you're affected by gravity. Is there a better/smarter way to do this? However, the problem still persists and tends to be generally difficult to manage when I encounter it. Can backfire if not properly placed & tuned.Adds otherwise-unnecessary cost & complexity to craft build & staging.Most reliable fix for problem 2 so far.Add Sepratrons to outer stages to expedite ejection and offset torque.Outer stages may extend below an active core engine during flight, especially for "asparagus" staging.Adds imbalance to the craft's center of mass, affecting maneuverability.Adds otherwise-unnecessary height to the craft, and possible structural instability.Mount outer stages so that some or most of their length is below the core.Not always feasible depending on flight path and craft configuration.Roll craft to prevent ejecting stage from being directly above other stages.Only useful at low altitudes, as the craft will be deep into its gravity turn higher up. ![]()
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