Протон (Proton) `<Thank you BobCat, DECQ, and Dragon01>` edition

[zer0Kerbal]

 
  

Протон (Proton)

Soviet Протон (Proton) expendable launch system/delivery vehicle (35 ton LKO)

By zer0Kerbal, originally by @BobCat

adopted with express permission and brought to you by KerbSimpleCo

Features by @BobCat

• Simple rocket, no plugins, good lifting capability.
• Low memory usage.
• Able to lift all MIR modules to LKO with little hassle.
• Low fidelity model, but easy on performance.

Preamble by Wikipedia

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Proton Протон, IPA: [prɐˈton] (formal designation: UR-500) is an expendable launch system used for both commercial and Russian government space launches. The first Proton rocket was launched in 1965. Modern versions of the launch system are still in use as of 2022, making it one of the most successful heavy boosters in the history of spaceflight. The components of all Protons are manufactured at the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center factory in Moscow and Chemical Automatics Design Bureau in Voronezh, then transported to the Baikonur Cosmodrome, where they are assembled at Site 91 to form the launch vehicle. Following payload integration, the rocket is then brought to the launch pad horizontally by rail, and raised into vertical position for launch.

As with many Soviet rockets, the names of recurring payloads became associated with the launch vehicle itself. The moniker "Proton" originates from a series of similarly named scientific satellites, which were among the rocket's first payloads. During the Cold War, it was designated the D-1/D-1e or SL-12/SL-13 by Western intelligence agencies.

Launch capacity to low Earth orbit is about 22.8 tonnes (50,000 lb). Geostationary transfer capacity is about 6.3 tonnes (14,000 lb). Commercial launches are marketed by International Launch Services (ILS).

In 2013, the rocket was intended to be retired before 2030.

As of June 2018, production on the Proton rocket is ceasing as the new Angara launch vehicle comes on line and becomes operational. No new launch service contracts for Proton are likely to be signed.

See more

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• Wiki: Proton
• GitHub Pages
• Marketing Slicks
• Parts Catalog for part pictures
• Discussions or forums for discussions and news on this mod
• ChangeLog for more details of changes
• Known Issues for more details of feature requests and known issues

Help Wanted

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• Compatibility patches
• Contracts for these glorious parts
• Sample crafts/subassemblies
• Variant textures and model updates (add/improve: lights, iva, hatches et al)
• Marketing Images and Videos such as hero shots, animated gifs, short highlights
• Translations: See the README in the Localization folder for instructions for adding or improving translations. There is also the quickstart guide. GitHub push is the best way to contribute. Additions and corrections welcome!
• Have a request? Glad to have them, kindly submit through GitHub.

Localization

•  English
• your translation here

Installation Directions

Most recent releases only available via CurseForge/OverWolf Website/App

Dependencies

• BobCat Industries (BOB)
• Kerbal Space Program 

Recommends

• The collection of BobCat Industries (BOB)
  • Soviet Engines
  • Soviet Pack
    • Buran
    • Kliper
    • Lunokchod1
    • Мир (MIR)
    • N1L3
    • Progress
    • Протон (Proton)
    • Soyuz
    • SoyuzU
  • JoolV
  • Nautilus
  • HOME

Suggests

• Adjustable Mod Panel (KAMP)

• Biomatic (BIO)

• Drop Tanks (DROP)

• Drop Tanks III (DTIII)

• Exception Detector (EXCD)

• Field Training Facility (FTF)

• Field Training Lab (FTL)

• GPO (Goo Pumps & Oils') Speed Pump (GPO)

• Kaboom! (BOOM)

• Mkerb Science Instruments

• MoarKerbals (MOAR)

• OhScrap! (OHS)

• On Demand Fuel Cells (ODFC)

• OScience Laboratories (OSL)

• Papa Kerballini's Pizza (PIZZA)

• Precise Maneuver (PM)

• Pteron (MSRV)

• ScrapYard (SYD)

• SimpleConstruction! (SCON)

• SimpleLogistics! (SLOG)

• SimpleNotes! (NOTE)

• Solar Science (SOL)

• Stack Inline Lights (SIL)

• Kerbal Attachment System (KAS)

• Kerbal Inventory System (KIS)

• RemoteTech (RT)

• TweakScale (twk)

• Universal Storage (us)

Supports

• ModularManagement (MM) or Module Manager
• Firespitter for fuel and mesh switching. may invoke bouts of dizziness.

Tags

parts, config

red box below is a link to forum post on how to get support

Be Kind: Lithobrake, not jakebrake! Keep your Module Manager up to date

Credits and Special Thanks

• @BobCat for creating this glorious parts addon!
• @DECQ and Dragon01 for continuing (and others)
• see Attribution for more

Legal Mumbo Jumbo (License provenance)

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Author (Current) (3): - zer0Kerbal

Forum: Thread - Source: GitHub
License: 

Original (2) - Author: @DECQ and Dragon01

Forum: Thread - Download: CurseForge - Source: GitHub
License:  

Author (1): @DECQ and Dragon01

Forum: Thread - Download: Dropbox - Source: Dropbox
License: 

Original Author (ROOT) (0): @BobCat

Forum: Thread - Download: Wayback Machine - Source: Wayback Machine
License:  

Disclaimer(s)

• All bundled mods are distributed under their own licenses

• All assets, including but not limited to: animations, models, sounds and textures are distributed under their own licenses. 

• see Notices for more legal Mumbo Jumbo

 

How to support this and other great mods by zer0Kerbal

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Completely voluntary, absolutely amazing, and really does help me out a lot!
and it is true.

 

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Edited May 2, 2023 by zer0Kerbal
update links and lasso the birds

[zer0Kerbal]

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Edited May 4, 2023 by zer0Kerbal

[James Kerman]

Thread moved from KSP 1 Mod Development to KSP 1 Mod Releases.

[zer0Kerbal]

On 5/3/2023 at 11:29 PM, James Kerman said:

Thread moved from KSP 1 Mod Development to KSP 1 Mod Releases.

Thank you @James Kerman!

[Sampa]

Just to prime the comment section, but, this mod works very well!  Certainly fantastic for use with the Mir mod also floating around.