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| − | An '''asteroid''' is a randomly created [[celestial body]] with sizes between 20 and 30 meters. It is going to be released in version 23.10. | + | An '''asteroid''' is a randomly created [[celestial body]] with sizes between 20 and 30 meters. It is going to be released in version {{Check version|0.23.10}}. |
| − | This is the first type of celestial body that is not on rails to change their orbits. This means that they can be captured by other bodies or collide with them. The current [[Kerbol System]] is designed to prevent any SOI change which would disturb their orbit. Unlike the other celestial bodies, asteroids are too light to have any gravity. This makes them more like a non-player created [[craft]]. | + | This is the first type of celestial body that is not on rails to change their orbits. This means that they can be captured by other bodies or collide with them. The current [[Kerbol System]] is designed to prevent any SOI change which would disturb their orbit. Unlike the other celestial bodies, asteroids are too light to have any gravity. This makes them more like a non-player created [[craft]]. But they need to be discovered and monitored with the [[Tracking Station]]. |
Asteroids should not be confused with [[captured asteroid]]s, as they are on rails and have gravity. | Asteroids should not be confused with [[captured asteroid]]s, as they are on rails and have gravity. | ||
| − | == | + | == Asteroid Redirect Mission == |
| − | Along with asteroids, an official mod will be released which is a mission to tug an asteroid into [[Kerbin]] orbit to investigate it. To allow this, the asteroids need to be lightweight and not on rails, to allow the orbit to be altered. | + | Along with asteroids, an official mod called [[Asteroid Redirect Mission]] will be released which is a mission to tug an asteroid into [[Kerbin]] orbit to investigate it. To allow this, the asteroids need to be lightweight and not on rails, to allow the orbit to be altered. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* “[http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/b/501587795?t=19m40s KSP-TV: Squadcast, back and later than ever!]” interview of HarvesteR by Maxmaps (19:40) | * “[http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/b/501587795?t=19m40s KSP-TV: Squadcast, back and later than ever!]” interview of HarvesteR by Maxmaps (19:40) | ||
| + | * [[article:265|“Asteroid Redirect Mission - The FAQ”]] by Rowsdower released on March 14<sup>th</sup> | ||
Revision as of 14:00, 16 March 2014
An asteroid is a randomly created celestial body with sizes between 20 and 30 meters. It is going to be released in version 0.23.10[outdated].
This is the first type of celestial body that is not on rails to change their orbits. This means that they can be captured by other bodies or collide with them. The current Kerbol System is designed to prevent any SOI change which would disturb their orbit. Unlike the other celestial bodies, asteroids are too light to have any gravity. This makes them more like a non-player created craft. But they need to be discovered and monitored with the Tracking Station.
Asteroids should not be confused with captured asteroids, as they are on rails and have gravity.
Asteroid Redirect Mission
Along with asteroids, an official mod called Asteroid Redirect Mission will be released which is a mission to tug an asteroid into Kerbin orbit to investigate it. To allow this, the asteroids need to be lightweight and not on rails, to allow the orbit to be altered.
See also
- Asteroid on Wikipedia
- Planned features
References
- “KSP-TV: Squadcast, back and later than ever!” interview of HarvesteR by Maxmaps (19:40)
- “Asteroid Redirect Mission - The FAQ” by Rowsdower released on March 14th
