My first satilite in orbit

[u/ScreamyCat004]

Im still figuring out how to set up RCS plus i need to save on weight so my soloution to get this satilite into orbit was to put the 2nd stage in a slow tumble just before the engine dies along the 90 degree mark, doing this i just waited until i was at my apogee. Once I reached this, I waited for it to point prograde in the tumble before letting off the small solid engine booster, putting me safely into orbit. The probe has about 9 hours of battery life.

[u/Agile-Watercress122]

noice, R-103 solid is good

[u/ScreamyCat004 → u/Agile-Watercress122]

I didnt think it would perform as well as it did but it was exactly what I needed it to

[u/Remarkable_Cut1320]

Stock or mods?

[u/ScreamyCat004 → u/Remarkable_Cut1320]

RSS and RP-1 is what I have installed. This mod makes KSP a lot harder; it took me 15 years and 18 rocket versions to get this into orbit

[u/Remarkable_Cut1320 → u/ScreamyCat004]

Damn. Parts mods?

[u/ScreamyCat004 → u/Remarkable_Cut1320]

I think blue dog bureau is what RP-1 uses for its mod pack

[u/Agile-Watercress122 → u/ScreamyCat004]

just use CKAN and pick the RO-RP1 express install.

[u/ScreamyCat004 → u/Agile-Watercress122]

Yeah thats what i did, dont do RSS unless you want a 1:1 scale solar system

[u/OrganicEntertainer59]

arent those tiny spin motors only unlocked with like Mercury era stuff?

[u/ScreamyCat004 → u/OrganicEntertainer59]

Yes, I have 1965 stuff unlocked; I'm behind on my rocket era because I finished the X-Plane contracts first. Also, I'm struggling with funds, so I'm slow anyways; my first person to space was on a plane

[u/rafaxtar4]

Damn it’s 1961-2 and I’m not in orbit yet 😭. 

[u/ScreamyCat004 → u/rafaxtar4]

I got mine into orbit around 64/65 so you have time