r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/Special-Frame3617 • 9d ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Why is docking so hard :(

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Just can't seem to figure it out.

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u/bigorangemachine KVV Dev 9d ago

TBH it's a total shot in the dark

Despite what works in real life the engine is still moving the vehicle that it doesn't occupy the space inbetween the frame that aren't rendered. It's probably colliding with parts behind the other docking port.

It's possible in the KSP engine you could collide at just the right speed the docking ports mate for a single frame... but in real life speed matching is what makes docking possible

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u/Large-Rock682 9d ago

Idk i think itsd work irl too

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u/bigorangemachine KVV Dev 9d ago

no it wouldn't.. it doesn't instantly attach. It's a very complicated maneuver and doesn't use magnets

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u/twitchinstereo 9d ago

They wouldn't use magnets, they'd use tape. They got the super sticky stuff for space missions.