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C1. I've installed Orbiter, how do I start?

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C1. I've installed Orbiter, how do I start? C2. Why can't I get into orbit? C3. I want to rendezvous with the ISS, but I can't even get close. C4. I can get close to the ISS, but haven't succeded docking. C5. How can I get from Earth to the Moon/Mars? C6. I want to see imperial units instead of metric. C7. Why does the moon (sun, etc.) look so small? A1. Where can I post my suggestions/questions/corrections/bug reports? D1. Hardware & Software Requirements Smilies B1. I have downloaded Orbiter, but how do I install it? Donations D2. Downloading Orbiter A2. When will the next version be released, and what is going to be in it? BB codes B2. A previous installation worked fine, but the latest version causes problems. D3. Orbiter ZIP installation guide B3. After installation, I don't see any scenarios listed, or I don't get any textures. Trophies A3. I have problems downloading Orbiter. B4. Orbiter takes a long time to load. D4. Orbiter MSI installation guide A4. How can I create/import spacecraft into Orbiter? Cookie usage Terms and rules B5. I get a low frame rate. B6. Orbiter fails to run. Privacy policy B7. My joystick is not responding. B8. No sound! B9. I don't see any stars. B10. Orbit deteriorates at high time acceleration. B11. Orbiter dies unexpectedly during startup ... A. General Orbiter FAQ B. Troubleshooting C. Running Orbiter D. Download & Installation Guide

Assuming you have configured the video and other options in the Orbiter Launchpad dialog, you are ready to take off. Pick a scenario from the list, and click the "ORBITER" button.
In a nutshell, the most important controls are on the numerical pad of your keyboard: Ctrl+ for increasing main thrust, Ctrl- for decreasing main thrust or engaging retros, Ins and Del for increasing/decreasing hovers (if available), and cursor keys for attitude controls. You should read the Orbiter manual in the Doc folder for a full list of keyboard functions, as well as explanations of the instrumentation.

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