How to launch geo-survey missile from PDC at a planet?

[Garfunkel (OP)]

I've tried using both the Task Group window and the Combat Overview window and it's not possible in either one. What am I doing wrong? My PDC has no fire controls since it's supposed to just be a "launch pad". I do have missiles, that's not a problem.

[SteelChicken]

I am confused.  How do you expect to launch without fire control? That is a requirement regardless of platform.

[Beersatron]

Click on the planet/asteroid/comet and then click on 'add waypoint to last clicked' (cant remember correct wording) then go to the combat screen and fire the probe at the waypoint.

[Garfunkel (OP)]

Yes, turns out that adding a MFC made all the difference. Thanks for the WP-hint, as putting them the normal way, they won't stick with the celestial bodies. Now to see how long it takes with a 0.01 strength Geo sensor to survey Luna and Mars.