4:19:12"probably works" is just how mechanics and engineers talk. you'll get used to it :_
4:19:14taking measurements while splashed down will give science
4:19:15You've already done science in orbit
4:19:20Heat dissipation won't work on reantry
4:19:21The only way you would need it is if you came in very, very steep.
4:19:26look in payload tab Shiina - there's a little room to put all the science bits in
4:19:26you should be fine wihtout dissipation
4:19:27the main source of heat you'll have to deal with is re entering the atmosphere
4:19:36And that's why you don't need them
4:19:38Thermodynmaically, they'll heat you up if you tried it for reentry.
4:19:40who uses radiators for reentry?
4:19:40put a fridge in crew space and leave the door open
4:19:44No, radiators won't be needed at all
4:19:45yeah they're not useful in reentry
4:19:45Some Engines produce heat, but you don't have them
4:19:47They're probably not a good idea for reentry
4:19:47you arent gonna need radiatiors yet
4:19:49I don't think you have anything making enough heat to make radiators
4:19:50radiators are more for satellites and long trips
4:20:00:face-red-droopy-eyes: Its still KSP game mechanics guys :face-red-droopy-eyes:
4:20:04radiators could act as an extra shield. But not needed
4:20:05shiina is gonna be a fully fledged NASA scientist soon
4:20:06You can always revert, there's no need to worry. It's fun to experiment and fail.
4:20:09Put the big heatshield on top
4:20:11I've been able to use the capsule's butt to deflect heat