Rocket Science

First Descent · Planet Alpha · 1.00 G · 1.00× atm

Thruster

0%
Time warp (T)
ALT 1800 m
V/S -70.0
FUEL 100%
Mission briefing · Planet Alpha

First Descent

Temperate, Earth-like world. Standard gravity and air.

Gravity1.00 G9.81 m/s²
Atmosphere1.00×ρ = 1.225 kg/m³
Chute safe below99 m/sFaster deploys tear it
Thrust/Weight2.27At launch mass

Bring the lander down on the pad under 6 m/s.

Touch down under 6 m/s to survive. Stars: safe landing · under 3 m/s · 25%+ fuel left.

Flight engineer's note

The parachute does most of the work in Earth-like air. Use thrust for the final metres.

Payload
Fuel load

Launch mass 1,800 kg · Max thrust 40 kN