Tutorial: Base Constructiom
This tutorial shows you how to launch, land and setup a base in any of the planets or moons. Rocket for planets and moons without atmosphere: http://kerbalspaceport.com/1-launch-5-module-base-to-eeloo/ Rocket for planets and moons with atmosphere:http://kerbalspaceport.com/6-part-interplanetary-base-no-docking-required/ Required mod:http://kerbalspaceport.com/0-18-demv-mk-5-ant/
- Length: More than 30 minutes
- Difficulty: Advanced
- For version: 0.19.1
Launching, Orbiting and Maneuvering
Just launch the rocket like you usually do when you launch other rockets.After burning all the fuel in the large fuel tanks, release them and orbit Kerbin using the first pair of small fuel tanks.Drop the first pair of small fuel tanks when all fuel is burned.Make a maneuver on the map that will reach the orbit and inclination of the your target planet or moon and follow that maneuver using the second pair of small fuel tanks.After making orbit with the target planet or moon, drop the second pair of small fuel tanks and continue to the next step.
Landing
Make a maneuver that makes a low periapsis and use the third pair of small fuel tanks to follow that maneuver.The periapsis should be less than about 20 000 m above the planet or moon.Tilt vertical to have a safe landing on the planet or moon.Deploy the landing struts to be sure that you will land safely on the planet or moon. Drop the third pair of small fuel tanks even if it is still not depleted to prevent the debris from surviving the fall and accidentally landing on it.Use the four small fuel tanks to land safely on the surface.Release the four small fuel tanks while the throttle is on maximum power to make it leave the base and crash down to the planet or moon.
Setup
Rename the Mk2 Lander-can and choose Base.Toggle the OX-4 Photovoltaic Panels, Illuminator Mk2, Telus-LV Bay Mobility Enhancer and the Communotron 88-88.You can also use the DEMV Mk 5 to explore the planet or moon.Enjoy your new base.
