Kerbal Space Program

v 0.24.0.549 Windows (Steam). This issue has existed since at least 0.19 and is easily reproducible.

A launch vehicle is constructed and launched atop of a floating platform and then a larger launch vehicle. The vehicle is then sent to an object with an ocean. This can be Kerbin, Laythe, or Eve. The launch vehicle is parachuted into the atmosphere and lands in the ocean. The status on the map and tracking station correctly shows that the vehicle has "splashed down".

The re-launch stage is then activated and the craft is launched back into orbit. As the vehicle ascends, the status remains "splashed down" and no trajectory is visible on the map, making the launch difficult. After successfully reaching orbit, the vehicle remains "splashed down". I can EVA and then look at the map to see a trajectory of the Kerbal, but not the craft. Attempting to warp while inside the craft results in a "Cannot warp faster than 1X while moving over terrain" despite being well above atmosphere.

This would only be a cosmetic issue with the status and lack of trajectory lines drawn but the vehicle gets stuck at a fixed point relative to the surface and cannot then be intercepted for docking or rescue.