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[[File:EncounterMapView.jpg|thumb|An encounter with the [[Mun]]]] | [[File:EncounterMapView.jpg|thumb|An encounter with the [[Mun]]]] | ||
− | An '''encounter''' occurs when the projected flightpath of a [[spacecraft]] intersects the sphere of influence of | + | An '''encounter''' occurs when the projected flightpath of a [[craft|spacecraft]] intersects the [[sphere of influence]] (representing the gravitational field) of a [[celestial body]]. Encounters are displayed in [[map view]] by an encounter node and a colorized trajectory path. |
− | + | Upon arrival at an encounter node, the game switches the orbital reference of the craft to that of the encountered celestial body; an ideal moment to plan maneuvers to stabilize into an orbit. | |
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+ | Encounters are essential for all munar and interplanetary travels. And to get back home. |
Revision as of 00:59, 29 August 2013
An encounter occurs when the projected flightpath of a spacecraft intersects the sphere of influence (representing the gravitational field) of a celestial body. Encounters are displayed in map view by an encounter node and a colorized trajectory path.
Upon arrival at an encounter node, the game switches the orbital reference of the craft to that of the encountered celestial body; an ideal moment to plan maneuvers to stabilize into an orbit.
Encounters are essential for all munar and interplanetary travels. And to get back home.