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[Bug] When objects are close to each other in orbit, Maneuver Planner doesn't work

Monniasza opened this issue ยท 3 comments

commented

MechJeb Version

2.9.2.0

KSP Version

1.8.1

Description

Attempting to create any approach maneuver using Maneuver Planner of two similar orbits with different sizes creates error

Replication Case

  • Put two objects very close (up to 100 km) on the two orbits varying in Pe and AP by about 10km
  • Set other object from first one as target.
  • Open Maneuver Planner
  • Try to create any maneuver which involves target.

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KSP.log

KSP.log

commented

What specifically are you trying to do? Hohmann transfer from identically hyperedited orbits which only differ in true anomaly (for example) is nonsensical, you need to use the phasing orbit functionality to adjust the orbit. Similarly move closer won't work either. Any single impulse you attempt to do to intercept closer will necessarily involve changing the orbit and moving away.

commented

I use two-impulse Hohmann transfer on two slightly different sized orbits, where science collector's orbit is bigger and slower.

commented

so exactly what are the keplerian elements of the target and destination orbit?