Jeb stuck in orbit (around the Mun)
Jeb is stuck in an orbit around the Mun. He has no electric charge left, and only 100 delta v (though, i don't think i can activate the engine).
The problem is twofold: tech limitations from career mode progression and my own inexperience with precise orbital maneuvering. The latter part is complicated by the fact Jeb is stuck in a lob-sided orbit, and I have no idea how to practically launch a craft to catch up with him. I've already attempted two missions, one with Pea re-entry module, one with OKTO.
- The Pea didn't have any rcs control so i crash landed it back to Kerbin before Valentina got stuck on a different orbit
- The Okto did make it to the Mun but the awful steering on the thing made my orbits a bit lob sided, and I ended up catching orbit from the other side of the Mun, making my own orbit go in the opposite direction Jeb was going.
Thus, the questions
What design should I use? I have a MK2 cockpit, but i've never built a rocket with it. I could send Valentina up in it. Or should I keep throwing unmanned Okto's at the problem?
What is the most optimal way to shoot my shit at the Mun so I can catch my boy Jeb? Once I get there, how do I catch up to him? I know how to get into orbits. I don't know how to precisely engineer orbits.
Further context in case you're interested:
This happened after successfully orbiting the Mun multiple times on multiple missions, and then deciding to land, guesstimating i'd have enough Delta V to get back (i always had a bit left over from my missions). Small note: I know there's charts showing how much delta v you'd practically need for anything, but I prefer to eyeball it so I can make mistakes and try to fix them. This is the fun part of the game imo.
P.S., for my own immersion, I will not continue doing research and developing my space program until Jeb has been rescued. I roleplay a little. Money isn't an issue.