Flight Parameters
10 Tons
Heavier payload requires more thrust/fuel.
50 Tons
More fuel = longer burn, but heavier rocket.
45°
0° is straight up. 90° is horizontal.
80%
0 m/s
WestEast
campaign
Live Tip
Paras
CHIEF ENGINEER"Gravity is a stubborn opponent. If you're too heavy, you won't fly. Balance your fuel load against your thrust power. Light and fast is the way to orbit!"
Mission Status
READY
Awaiting launch command.
ALTITUDE
0 km
VELOCITY
0 m/s
FUEL
100%
Physics Tip
The Tsiolkovsky Rocket Equation says you need to shed mass (burn fuel) to gain speed. A lighter rocket flies faster!
Gravity Turn
Don't fly straight up! You need horizontal speed to orbit. Try tilting the rocket after liftoff.