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** 2x [[FL-T200 Fuel Tank]] (2x symmetry, attached radially around the bottom of the [[Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank]])
 
** 2x [[FL-T200 Fuel Tank]] (2x symmetry, attached radially around the bottom of the [[Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank]])
 
** 2x [[FTX-2 External Fuel Duct]] (2x symmetry, feeding fuel from the [[Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank]] to the [[FL-T200 Fuel Tank]]s)
 
** 2x [[FTX-2 External Fuel Duct]] (2x symmetry, feeding fuel from the [[Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank]] to the [[FL-T200 Fuel Tank]]s)
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** Some [[EAS-4 Strut Connctors]] (to strut stuff up)
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** 4x [[RV-105 RCS Thruster Block]] (in 4x symmetry, at the top of the [[Advanced Reaction Wheel Module, Large]])
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** 4x [[Stratus-V Cylindrified Monopropellant Tank]] (in 4x symmetry, in the middle of the [[Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank]])
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** 4x [[RV-105 RCS Thruster Block]] (in 4x symmetry, at the bottom of the [[Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank]])
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** 2x [[RV-105 RCS Thruster Block]] (in 2x symmetry, in the middle of the [[FL-T200 Fuel Tank]]s)
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** 2x [[LV-N "Nerv" Atomic Rocket Motor]] (in 2x symmetry, at the bottom of the [FL-T200 Fuel Tank]]s)
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* Launch Vehicle
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** 1x [[Rockomax Brand Decoupler]]
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** 1x [[Rockomax X200-16 Fuel Tank]]
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** 4x [[RV-105 RCS Thruster Block]] (in 4x symmetry, at the top of the [[Rockomax X200-16 Fuel Tank]])
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** 4x [[Stratus-V Cylindrified Monopropellant Tank]] (in 4x symmetry, in the middle of the [[Rockomax X200-16 Fuel Tank]]
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** 4x [[RV-105 RCS Thruster Block]] (in 4x symmetry, at the bottom of the [[Rockomax X200-16 Fuel Tank]])
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** 1x [[Rockomax "Skipper" Liquid Engine]]
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** 1x [[Rockomax Brand Decoupler]]
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** 1x [[AE-FF2 Airstream Protective Shell (2.5m)]] or Procedural Fairings fairing or KW Rocketry fairing
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* Launch Vehicle of your own design (that can get into orbit)

Revision as of 17:40, 17 September 2015

Refueling in space

Specifications

*'"Length:'" 1-2 hours
*'"Difficulty:'" Advanced
*'"For version:'" 1.0.X

Description

    You've flown for many years (most in time acceleration). Finally, after aerobraking at Jool and Laythe, you're all set to deploy the Tylo base of your dreams. Halfway through the descent, you run out of fuel, forcing Jeb to use the escape pod. Sound familiar? Yeah, I thought so. That's why this tutorial is about Refueling in Space!

    You have 2 approaches to refueling: fly up a fuel tanker or use ISRU.

Fly Up A Fuel Tanker

Step 1 - Design your fuel tanker

I recommend this design:

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