Can anybody help me with the Sputnik?

[Maru]

Hello guys, so far Im in love with this game, I would like to put a satellite into orbit, but for some reason I cant control the space ship so that I can put it into orbit.

Any ideas?

[Elementus]

the stayputnik probe has no reaction wheels or sas, so you'll need either a better probe core or some reaction wheels and good use of the keyboard

[Maru]

yeah the thing is Im not able to control it, but I found out now how, another question, what can I do with the Sputnik? Will I get science if I orbit it?

[Elementus]

Originally posted by Maru:

yeah the thing is Im not able to control it, but I found out now how, another question, what can I do with the Sputnik? Will I get science if I orbit it?

if you've already put something in orbit before then no. If you have science instruments, an antenna, batteries and solar panels then yes.

[Maru]

ok thanks mate.

[ajatshatru]

Sputnik is useless, probodyne is the first useful remote assistance device.

[Fig Pucker]

Hey man if your still looking for a solution to your problem, a tip is use Reaction Wheels

[Maru]

Yeah I got my satellite now, its orbiting Kerbin :D but sad you dont get any science from it, but it was fun and challenging

[ghpstage]

Manned is better if you want to achieve anything much in career, with the exception of sat and rescue contracts. They are quite usable however, if you can fly without SAS.

[Maru]

Yeah the difference is huge, its so easy with a pilot.
I just wanted to achieve my very first satellite which this one was and it was quite fun.

[susume6]

I had a hard time putting up my first sat. reaction wheels helped that issue