KSP: Catching Deep-Space Debris with a SSTO!

As a semi-sequel to last week's mission, in which we flew Kerbal X to Pol and Bop, today we will recover a main-stage booster that's drifting in deep space, putting the lives of all the space polar bears and dolphins in peril!
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[@SRFriso94]

There is a button on the gear, it says "Deploy shielded", if you click that, it extends when it's attached to a cargo bay.

[@gage2189]

That’s what that did!?

[@danepolchin7034]

@Matt Lowne dam that didn't work :(

[@fridaycaliforniaa236]

Omg, I searched for this info for *years* ! Thx a lot =)

[@MattLowne]

He is the messiah!

[@kebble2049]

@@MattLowne make a flying jool base using airpark mod

[@LC-mq8iq]

Matt really has a gift for making SSTOs look badass, no matter how simple they are

[@randomguy-jd8su]

The madlad, he didn't check the center of mass OR center of lift

[@vehicleboi5598]

The trick is in the tailfins

[@sebdapleb1523]

thats because all sstos look badass

[@deezem5294]

@@sebdapleb1523 me with my long fuel tank with aerospike

[@CasualMoron123]

bruh i cant even make an ssto because im just not creative enough (like designing the wings)

[@silmarian]

"I'll just keep complaining about things I don't need to complain about..." My dude, you just described the entirety of the internet

[@fullflowaerospace]

That is true

[@Arae_1]

Yo he did

[@pyromaniacal13]

Basically, my whole life.

[@gjim9734]

No edits or “redos” required. The unscripted commentary is what makes these endearing.

[@LostSonOfPluto]

Every Friday I tell myself I'm going to fix my sleep schedule. And every Friday night Matt uploads

[@dct1769]

Same for me but for Saturday

[@jakemclean7563]

You both got off lucky. No matter what I do I can't wake during day at all unless its right before the sun goes down.

[@connorb2129]

Same

[@benisjammin8926]

Omg it is Saturday I forgot I can go back to sleep without feeling guilty tysm

[@HeidenLam]

Same but it’s Saturday

[@SpaceDave-on8uv]

Imagine breaking a bone This post was made by all Kerbals in existance

[@gage2189]

Imagine not becoming spaghetti This post was made by (most) humans

[@SpaceDave-on8uv]

@@gage2189 what do you mean by most? Oh god

[@gage2189]

@@SpaceDave-on8uv "It's best you don't ask"

[@arushreddi5419]

@@gage2189 "most humans"?

[@Perseagatuna]

This comment was made by r/neverbrokeabone

[@MrMelon-gs6bq]

It’s 5am right now I stayed up all night and now I can enjoy a new video from Matt

[@suryabp4834]

Lmao its 5pm for me or 4.57

[@Quickclips403]

It's 2.42 pm for me Saturday

[@mohammadsab4478]

Dude your health matters. Sleep earlier (I sleep at 4am and giving advice lol)

[@MrMelon-gs6bq]

@@mohammadsab4478 I know I usually don’t stay up like this a lot

[@jznewman22]

its 3:22am for me rn

[@lachies_memes4069]

After watching this video, I am suddenly ok with Matt leaving debris in space.

[@thisissomeone2570]

wow how dumb

[@ofcuberg6157]

Don’t forget the space polar bears!

[@thatsstoguy]

@@thisissomeone2570 what do you mean

[@Shmickle2]

@@thatsstoguy did you watch the video?

[@thatsstoguy]

@@Shmickle2 I was replying to a now deleted comment.

[@RichsRidesandRestorations]

Matt: “Career mode playthroughs aren’t fun to watch” Me: *binges Raiz Space videos*

[@sleepdeep305]

Why, what a lovely coincidence. I was just about to go to bed then I check my recommendations

[@gage2189]

Matt you stupendous SSTO flying, space fairing animal activist, you still haven't done anything with comets!

[@aarosundvall]

Aight, ima go dump a bunch of hydrazine in the atmosphere of laythe now.

[@DerInterloper]

Don't do it, don't do it!

[@aarosundvall]

@@DerInterloper Down with space beavers! Up with the proton!

[@panpsalt6757]

Is hydrazine used in RCS or is a rocket fuel?

[@snipercristo]

@@panpsalt6757 It’s a rocket fuel used in RCS

[@jackandersen1262]

If you got real fuels, then why stop at Hydrazine and dump Chlorine Trifluoride on Laythe instead?

[@bob38028]

Dude! If this is how proficient you are at doing things in one take that's AWESOME. I wanna see more videos with this amount of editing, it feels very natural and more personal. I like it! Also career mode IS totally fun to watch!! You have to come up with creative solutions to unusual contracts :)

[@CaptainRadiator]

You missed an opportunity to title this “The Debris-est Catch”!

[@maxlemoine8377]

👀

[@boxed_in4357]

The Hardest Catch?

[@polandball8383]

haha..octodad

[@xboydubose7254]

@@boxed_in4357 Deadliest

[@OlympusMons25]

I broke my hand last fall and could barely play KSP with just the one. Props to you for both playing and editing despite the injury!

[@Chilldude4201]

Hope your hand heals quickly, always love the KSP content it gives me ideas for my console playthrough (would use a PC but I'm a poor boi) editing spacecraft is sooooo much harder on console and it's less accurate but it works.

[@thenativemartian5169]

Hi Matt I love your videos. I especially like your ssto videos as it gives me something to base my spaceplanes on.

[@pranavbadrinathan6693]

This is sooo freaking cool. Using the new features to recover parts. Right out of something sci-fi :D

[@neto_17]

Normal aeroespace let's use an expendable rocket Lowne : lets recover deep space debris with an SSTO

[@dewaldschuler9736]

You can't spell Matt Lowne without the consecutive letters of S, S, T and O.

[@wesleyfilips7052]

does you are have stupid?

[@gage2189]

@@wesleyfilips7052 Does you get the joke?

[@TheTrueMichael]

@@wesleyfilips7052 r/Woooosh

[@drumkid8395]

@@gage2189 it’s a stupid hard to understand joke

[@gage2189]

@@drumkid8395 It is stupid, but one should get it

[@GreggyBoop]

I'd love a Science Mode Console Series where you could show more creative ways to collect science, maybe visiting the Comet if she makes an appearance? Haha. Love the content, stay safe!

[@Swiftey-wu2qq]

I love how you make entire missions put of this where as there is literally a button to delete debris. Kudos

[@fractalelf7760]

You spoil us with consistency Matt! On the career mode - one thing I think a lot of people miss (because its not obvious) is that it throws random missions at you, but if you decline them, it "learns" and over time supplies you with missions you prefer. If you keep just taking certain missions, you will get more of those offered over time. For instance accepting Space Tourism missions will rapidly result in more. Letting them expire from the selection queue means over time less, but outright rejecting them more rapidly trains the system to not offer them to you. In effect, when doing a campaign, pick the ones you want, reject the ones you don't, and you will get missions you like. I found it helpful in my head cannon to outline what I wanted my Kerbal's space program arc to look like, then only accepted missions that were inline. Your rep takes a beating at first, but honestly, who cares, eventually you make it up and still come out ahead.

[@legotrainfan1256]

This man makes some random reviews that are quality.

[@danzstuff]

that is so coooolll, i never knew you could make arms like this

[@danielfisher5141]

I love this time of week

[@Zkarns]

Yes! I want to see the mun base!! And I understand your points about career mode. I would totally enjoy the career stream

[@WorivpuqloDMogh]

Yoo awesome!

[@anusflotze6646]

the clipping debris made my day. very good content 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@DarKKlusteR]

Me: *up all night* Matt: Take a KSP video to stay up longer! :D

[@theencolony5595]

Planet coaster was great, I'd love to see you bring it back!

[@mysdrac]

Sending all of our love and support your way.

[@Ihatetechnology]

Hey MATT, It would be really cool if you did a special video, lightly explaining how Nasa figures out maneuvers. I would love to hear a simple breakdown of how that stuff is done. Perhaps explained over your next KSP video.

[@ChevronQ]

Oh no! I hope you get well soon Matt ❤️

[@Starship-SN10]

Was waiting for this video

[@djcriptergaming9917]

I watched one of your videos a couple months ago, and now I can't stop playing KSP, one hour feels like one minute. Also, in the making of this comment I just became a member of the Lowne Squad!

[@commandertoastcz6256]

Matt: I need to do this with my left hand Me who is left-handed: It´s easy!

[@theinfinitecrafter]

Hello, fellow left-handed person!

[@commandertoastcz6256]

@@theinfinitecrafter Hello!

[@totallynottitan126]

Hello, other left-handed people

[@theinfinitecrafter]

@@totallynottitan126 hi

[@CursedSouthwest]

One time I got into a kerbin orbit and ran out of Fuel while completing the de-orbit burn, I was still in orbit, BUT the atmosphere actually caught me and slowed me down JUST enough to land

[@georgehennon6415]

I think I was like 13 when I first played this game. I couldn't even figure out how to do a circular orbit. Now I'm 20yo and just started playing again. I have built a refueling station on the mun and minmus. I also have a massive space station halfway between kerban and the mun. Duna is next! Your videos are so helpful, and your enthusiasm just makes me want to play KSP even more. Thanks Matt.

[@TheTechnoid333]

Yes for console playthrough! And I wish you a swift recovery for your hand :)

[@gforce527]

You are so good at these, and they are so enjoyable (covid has me trapped in Poland and my power PC is half a world and 14 months away) if you hadn't mentioned your broken hand and editing I don't think anyone would have noticed. Speedy complete recovery to you! :)

[@normalhuman9260]

I'm sorry to say this,but it wasn't coof that had you trapped at home. That was your overbearing nanny state government. I only point this out in Hope's that we all learned our lesson. You ever hear of the Drowning rat experiment? They place them in a tank with no escape,and see how long they will try to survive,normally about a half hour or so,but if they safe the rat right before drowning,clean him up and let him on land for a short time,the next time they try it the rat is willing to keep trying for over 30hrs! Enjoy your dry off time,and consider what I've said please.

[@techsbyglebbagrov7470]

Perfect for lunchtime!

[@akashsahay3532]

YAY! CONSOLE PLAYTHROUGHS!

[@arnavagarwal5780]

Hi! I am 12 years old and I got KSP 2 weeks ago. Your channel is the first time I got introduced to this game. Yesterday I managed to get a sattelite into orbit! Thank you for these great videos!

[@arnavagarwal5780]

Get well soon!

[@gage2189]

@@arnavagarwal5780 ?

[@josephblomstrand6348]

Matt had a broken a at the time of this video he mentions but I forget when

[@smithyMcjoe]

Those last 10 seconds are the single most chaotic collection of things outside of the warp.

[@normalhuman9260]

Looks like a shit storm raining shit apples.

[@exosceliton219]

I gotta admit, that specific ssto is looking AWESOME!

[@Time_X_1234]

Almost at 400k subs Matt advance congrats!! I hope your hands will heal soon.

[@thehappymurloc1938]

Get well soon Matt hope that hand heals quick

[@Modeart.og.]

Hope your hand heals quick! I love watching your videos

[@bensharpe64]

Vulture is actually a really fitting name for a craft like this!

[@GamerNL-nn7kz]

Dont worry about the broken hand Matt, i hope everyone would respect him and let him took time off to heal.

[@Zoso14892]

Everybody but KZbin / The Algorithm(tm)

[@Damian-jp5fp]

Matt i hae learned so much from you, thank you! -your average fan

[@OddcessiveNooBurrito]

For the wheel not working when placed on cargo bay - place it on cockpit and use the fine tuner to move it back - if you hold shift or alt, you can drag it further than the constraints of the grandfather part!

[@dukesan6610]

Another great video! hope your hand gets better soon!

[@Kovimarci]

I knew you would do it! You’re one wise man (cleaning up space trash)

[@debona1942]

RIP Right Hand 'Twas a good and useful hand'

[@amirzti9027]

It's make me so happy when matt upload a new video😍😍😍

[@EmperorAst]

I'm playing career mode in PC and the contracts are actually getting better. At first it had part tests, tourists and satellite launches, then some stations (in LKO or Kerbol orbit and in Mun and Minmus) and now as I get further into the other planets more good contracts pop up. For example I have to drill for ore in Duna and take it to Ike (or the other way), or take some reading on a specific place in Eve and so on. And all that gives loads of money so I can expand my stations!

[@blackdaz3]

to have bases on different planets /moons on stock to spice things up would really be cool. Have a good recovery Matt, go and see a physio for your hand so to have a proper healing.

[@rogueemerald742]

Looking forward to the science playthrough!

[@shaungraves8357]

I absolutely love the ability to fix stuff in orbit if you forget something

[@stevenvandevort781]

Well done!

[@FireFelixFF]

Matt is one of the only youtubers I watch

[@yeetlord5659]

You are the best at this game and I really enjoy your content

[@grootmaster47]

Thats the best way of starting into the Holidays: watch a Matt Lowne Video!

[@desmond-hawkins]

Merry Christmas to you and your weird timezone.

[@grootmaster47]

@@desmond-hawkins its easter, not christmas, but thanks!

[@sanskarraikar1095]

get well soon commander matt

[@ericsbuds]

KSP is so cool. one thing it has made me realize is, in space, you dont just go out and sit. youre always orbiting something lol.

[@comradebraveheart7218]

I certainly did not notice the curser until you mentioned it funny enough. my brain filtered it out while i was focused on rockets :)

[@nathanjames1089]

Cool eclipse at the end

[@danweesely797]

Matt you are the best

[@Shiwo_2]

Love your vids matt

[@The-Mov]

My favourite parts of these videos is like the very last few seconds

[@kacperszczerski5627]

Your my favorite KZbinr i love your videos!

[@mattcline6611]

I’ve been a sub and a fan for a long time. I watch all ‘Last Week This Week’ episodes. I play KSP on PS4 pro, that’s all I got. I don’t have a PC. I play ‘career’ mode only, and after the career gets further into unlocking all science tree items, or most of them, the missions get much better.

[@_RandomPea]

Mate, have you noticed how much more game is crashing at the moment? I'm talking like 2-3 times everytime I play. Seems to be increasing in frequency

[@openperspective]

I never see anyone use it, but the third tab on your info window at bottom left actually tells you closest approach distances. SO, if you wanted to use the map even less for an encounter, that is helpful.

[@dominoems9784]

It's my birthday today, and you publishing today is a nice present :D

[@lotharthestunty7941]

Cannot wait for KSP2 and multiplayer... I hope there’s multiplayer. Having space races, first to the Mun etc etc, is going to be great.

[@coyotethrill401]

ayoo great way to start the morning! lets go!

[@felixwebb1466]

Great Video🙂

[@Kandorr617]

Dude, we like your content not for the perfect editing , but for the author and the subject matter. Heal up and don't sweat the rough edges caused by the injury!

[@G.E.n-1]

That space dolphins and space polar bear part makes it feel like he is a kerbal

[@freeeflyer]

The eclipse was a really nice touch to this video..

[@masterjohn3126]

career mode is my favourite mode and i play career only, the contracts are optional and there are some really fun contracts where you need to go to like 6 planets in 1 launch and theyre not that rare, or base building contracts, base expanding contracts...

[@pixelsandmagic]

Get well soon Matt!

[@mostafamohammedahmed3404]

Great content keep it up

[@notafish2293]

I Love this stuff

[@andreapan6667]

to extend the landing gear while in a cargo bay o a fairing, when you are in the VAB/SPH right click the landing gear and set deploy as shielded

[@Gamer35171]

its my birthday today... Love what you do

[@galehar]

a career mode stream would be fun indeed!

[@jasonmcgee7457]

I did not notice the left handed trackpadness until you mentioned it. Also yes, show me the differences between PC and console. Do science mode as much as you like. Don't touch career mode until KSP 2. Science mode on console sounds great! Also please bring back it's Wednesday my dudes

[@busterreisman]

I am so sorry for your hand😢😢😢😢 and I wouldn’t have noticed! Good job like always P.S. mun base!

[@GamingPigSFS]

Matt on video mode: lets just recover that stage even if it could crash at mun! Matts brain: LETS MAKE SOME CONTENT BOYYYYYY!!!!

[@mattcline6611]

Career mode gets much much better after unlocking the science tree. It’s not testing decouplers at altitude, it’s more like retrieving a rock from Laythe. I’d luv a console play thru because that’s what I play KSP on. The PS4 pro.

[@mattcline6611]

I’d luv a career mode play thru

[@aaaaaaaaaaaavm]

Damn, he builds really fast

[@pokakoka69]

The planet coaster nostalgia I like it

[@tarunbasra8230]

Get well soon

[@Adam__U]

Oh man how did you break your hand!? Speedy recovery Matt!

[@RichardSShepherd]

I recommend watching the SSTO 'fiery phoenix' take off with the Battle of the Planets theme music playing in another tab.

[@williamnicolson2902]

Love the console playthrough idea!

[@Codingale]

Huh I really timed this nicely, 103 views. :) *Edit*: How'd you hurt your hand if I can ask? I thought "I'll go over what I did" was about your hand, by the way quality of content and commentary seems good as usual. *Edit Two*: Bashed against a door frame Source: Matt's Instagram

[@tomr3422]

I think the door frame was just a cover story for what really happened - I'm sure it goes something like: While I was fighting off a load of road warrior style bikers or when protecting the harbor from blood thirsty group of pirates.