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With the docking computer MK2 the ship will automatically land when near an available friendly landing pad even without requesting docking permission.
Guide with screenshots
Request Permission to Land
- Left click on station to select it.
- Right Click to bring up context menu and select "Request dock at"
- Alternatively select the station and use Shift +D
- You must be within a 6km to dock, so if it is unavailable, you may be too far, the docking module is full or the player needs higher reputation with the owning faction.
Navigate to docking area
Follow the green landing lights to the approximate docking area.
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Slowly fly towards this location, being mindful of speed, position and alignment. It may be best to try and fly above the spot, then descend into it.
Find the docking alignment indicator
As the landing pad is approached, a red triple chevron symbol will point towards the docking alignment indicator. If facing the completely wrong direction, there will be a U-turn symbol in the top left of the screen.
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Try to center it onto your screen.
Use alignment indicator to land
Your initial alignment may be very bad.
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