VENUS INJECTION TIMING

About half way there (~20G) click HLD to release automatic attitude control. Make sure the "Target" indicator goes red to indicate lack of hold.

Click INV to compute an inverted trajectory (do not hold it yet!). Depending on your zoom level you may or may not see the trace.



Watch the PeT indicator instead. In an inverted trajectory your ship will decelerate to a halt then reverse, making a giant u-turn.

Solve the timing visually. When the giant orange u-turn approaches Venus, click HLD to re-engage automatic attitude control.

Your ship should re-orient itself and begin decelerating towards the planet.

Be careful not overshoot by much! Far better to transition ahead of your target, then coast if need be to approach.

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VENUS ORBIT INJECTION

At this point perform any necessary course adjustments as before. Keep in mind your thrust is now behind you.

If you've done it right, Venus will pass as you slow to orbital speed. Circularize, align, or land (!) as desired.

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WELCOME TO VENUS!

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