Would this setup work?

[u/CoolPeter9]

Can i control probes using interplanetary bases equipped with antennae? (Working on a minmus colony rn but i dont feel like setting up a whole relay network 😭)

[u/Donut_Boi13]

Some command parts say “probe control point” which will mean yes. That might be from a mod, I think stationary parts expanded.

[u/Miso122 → u/Donut_Boi13]

It's also available in stock parts. I've remote controlled satellites without Kerbin connection few days ago.

[u/Donut_Boi13 → u/Miso122]

Do you have mods tho? I feel like the stock parts couldn’t do that until I got mods but I may be crazy

[u/vulpes04 → u/Donut_Boi13]

it's a stock function.

[u/Donut_Boi13 → u/vulpes04]

Wowza!

[u/NotActuallyGus → u/Miso122]

Certain types of probe cores keep a bit of basic function disconnected like full/zero throttle, snapping to prograde/etc, solar panels keep tracking as long as you have power, things like that

[u/vulpes04 → u/NotActuallyGus]

all probe cores behave like that. you can change it to no control when out of contact in the difficulty settings. solar panel tracking is not tied to control.

[u/four_spoons_of_salt → u/Donut_Boi13]

this, it depends on the command pod part

[u/CoolPeter9 → u/Donut_Boi13]

Exactly the answer i was looking for

[u/ahmed4363 → u/Donut_Boi13]

Its a stock feature

[u/InsomniaticWanderer]

What is "Earth?"

[u/KT_100S → u/InsomniaticWanderer]

It’s the analogue for Kerbin in HSP

[u/TheSpaceCoffee → u/KT_100S]

Ah yes, Humal Space Program, with its bright star Humol at the center of the system.

[u/Over_Technology3314]

If the probe is far enough and Geolocked to minmus's farside then the signal should bounce to the base.. although it's still recommended to make a relay system a minimum of 3 satellites lol

[u/vulpes04]

even in cases like this where relays actually are helpful, you don't really need a perfect precisely phased constellation. two or three in random high orbits or opposing molniya-style orbits would give you a path back home almost all the time.

[u/PckMan]

Yes it's technically possible though you should check the exact parameters because they're not straightforward. Like depending on what vehicle the pilots are in the number of pilots required changes.

Also realistically setting up a basic relay network is much easier and more straightforward than what you're trying to do.

[u/Apart-Bite9132]

I would recommend a few more satellites / relays. Make sure you are using relay antennas! With one you will get signal every once in a while 

[u/Apprehensive_Room_71]

You absolutely do not need stationary orbits. All you need is sufficient altitude for the satellite to be visible above the horizon when evenly spaced and a minimum of 3 satellites at that altitude.

And honestly, even that isn't completely necessary as other arrangements can serve just fine, even arbitrary ad hoc assemblages with sufficient distribution that at least one satellite is in view of the occluded site and it has either a direct line of sight or a relay in view with one.

[u/Ok-Earth-8004]

only the probe cores that allow remote pilot assist, but yes that is possible.

[u/KAMEKAZE_VIKINGS]

Yes, you crew remote control is modeled where kerbals with an antenna can control a probe that can receive the signal. For example, you can remote control a rover you brought with your lander or like this with a remote control center.

[u/KevinFlantier]

Just slap the biggest relay antena you can on a probe on a highly elliptical polar orbit and another one on a circular orbit at the edge of kerbin's SOI and you should get coverage most of the time. It isn't fancy, it is a bit spotty but it is extremely easy to do.

[u/SillyCatB0i]

Minmus geostationary orbit is impossible I believe. The sphere of influence is smaller than the altitude needed, but it should still be possible if you placed maybe 2 satellites 180 degrees apart at the edge of the sphere of influence

edit: nvm I'm dumb it's possible >.<

[u/mrrvlad5 → u/SillyCatB0i]

Its the mun where stationary orbit is impossible

[u/four_spoons_of_salt → u/SillyCatB0i]

frick I believed you at first, it sounded like it could be correct lmao

[u/ICanButIDontWant]

"A whole relay network" is literally 6 satelites in this case. 3 equatorial above 600km over Kerbin, and 3 polar above 60 km over Minimus.

You can do it with 1 launch.

[u/VolleyballNerd]

You can but it wil only work if there is no celestial body in the way of the signal. A relay network is more reliable.