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    Important Orbit Hangar Mods downtime 2017-05-16 & 17

    Once they are done, as them if they have heard of something called a Virtual Machine. Easier to move around. :)
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    General Question Orbiter views on different displays

    Thanks Thank you folks. I can get the single screen out to any connected display without problems. I think I did not explain myself correctly, though Kamaz got what I meant. I want to control the space craft in one view, while project the external view on the other screen the same time. I...
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    General Question Orbiter views on different displays

    Hi Folks, This might be an FAQ, so point me to the relevant thread/doc if possible. I have been asked to demonstrate a lunar landing to my son's classmates. My wife told me that I volunteered for this at the last PTA. Which is funny cause I could swear that my wife went there alone. Anyway...
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    Flight Question Direct reentry into earth's atmosphere

    Inverted reentry!... that would be so cool if it comes off! though I will have to engage the attitude autopilot after the ship is inverted. Also that Gravity-gravity assist idea is a good one too. Did not think of that! Any ideas on the reentry corridor? My own estimate is about 65-70...
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    Flight Question Direct reentry into earth's atmosphere

    Now this could be an FAQ, in which case please refer me to the relevent documentation. I was wondering if it was possible to enter into the earth's atmosphere from an interplanetary return trip (like for instance, Mars) without first establishing an orbit around earth. I am planning to build a...
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    Project XR3 Phoenix (WIP)

    WOW... I stayed away for a few months, and behold, you folks have been busy!!! She is a beauty. So what's the date for the first public test flight? Have you selected the crew yet? :) I know we don't have to do things like NASA does, but maybe we should, just for the fun of it. An official...
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    Flight Question Gravity Assist missions to the outer planets

    Thank you all... Thanks everyone for the assist. That was a big boost to my efforts. All of you have provided me a baseline to work from. Let me assimilate as much as I can from this and I will return with any further queries. :thumbup: BTW, during my own explorations of the Googlesphere, I...
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    Flight Question Gravity Assist missions to the outer planets

    Hi folks, I am planning to do a few missions to the Outer planets (Either on DGIV or XR2). Can you point me to relevent documentation on how to plan a gravity assisted boost from the inner planets (basic concepts etc)? Also, would appreciate a tutorial on IMFD, to plan a slingshot. Thanks.
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    General Question Are the Space Shuttle thrusters on the front functional?

    I have yet to find a non-functional thruster on the space shuttle... :lol: The thrusters on the Nose of the Space shuttle are part of the Reaction control system of the space shuttle, managing both translation and rotational movements of the spacecraft. Please refer to the attached screenshot...
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    Orbiterwiki maintenance

    Count me in Bruce. You might have to proof read me later, but I am willing to contribute to the community if I can. :)
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    Problem ISS invisible

    Ok, Hielor you are absolutely correct. Shot 1 is a bad shot. However, I rotated the ship 360 degree in the external view. IIS was not there. You will not I said 'was'. Apparently, i just reloaded the scenario, and it is there now. I am telling you, I checked very thoroghly before this...
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    Problem ISS invisible

    Ok People. Either I am doing something utterly stupid, or I have a big issue (I am leaning toward the stupidity myself). Just did a fresh install of the Orbiter, with following modules: Orbiter Sound 3.5 DGIV UmmU 2.0 AttitudeMFD BasesyncMFD AerobrakeMFD GlideslopeMFD XR2 Ravenstar Today I...
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    Installation Addon Installation?

    I recommend that your start another thread for that problem, and share the Orbiter.log file with us. A place to start looking for answers. :)
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    General Question How to decrease the distance between the planets?

    If the visual effect is all that you are looking for, then what Urwumpe said seems to be a good what. Though I doubt it is very sustainable for an extended period of time. Orbiter is cooler than any movie I know. Which because it is not unrealistic like a movie. :) Now I am curious as to...
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    News Where are you on the global pay scale?

    WOW... And I thought I needed more money... Your wage is 2620% of the Pakistan average and 451% of the world average.
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