STS-7/E Space Shuttle (Stock NASA Replica) Still Flies in KSP 1.4.3 - Re-enters Like the Real Thing!

[ZooNamedGames]

An hour of work later, the Saturn Shuttle thread is up... finally.

[ExplorerKlatt]

I will link the thread here just to provide a little exposure. 

 

[ExplorerKlatt]

Has anyone else tested the viability of the STS-7 in 1.2? Both of my test flights ended in failure.  First flight I couldn't clear 20km with the Fuel Pod loaded. Second flight I lost control at 55km with no payload.

[inigma]

I don't have 1.2 yet. I am not entirely sure I want to devote time to a shuttle rebuild yet. I still have GAP 1.3 to get out the door. After that, roads open to STS-8.

[fh_fingolfin]

I'm running KSP 1.1.3. I've been trying all kinds of things to get the shuttle's main engines to work, but during launch only the boosters are firing. Apparently the fuel lines is defect, but I also fail to reattach a new one. Is anyone experiencing the same issues?

[davidjacobs]

On 9/19/2016 at 5:23 AM, ExplorerKlatt said:

Has anyone else tested the viability of the STS-7 in 1.2? Both of my test flights ended in failure.  First flight I couldn't clear 20km with the Fuel Pod loaded. Second flight I lost control at 55km with no payload.

I never tried it before, but last night I could not get it into orbit in 1.2.2

It just wanted to tip over as soon as it left the launch pad, no amount of reaction control of any kind could keep it upright.

Like you I could barely hit 20k before flying the wrong way (down :-) )

 

[The Moose In Your House]

Hello Kerbonauts, this is my entry for the challenge. I didn't make the shuttle (Inigma made the shuttle/payload) but it was my first successful STS flight and deployed 2 comsats. (Shuttle link:https://kerbalx.com/inigma/STS-7-Space-Shuttle ) (Payload link:https://kerbalx.com/inigma/STS-ComSats-STS-5 )

(STATS)

Weight: 341.866t (without payload)

Fuel:  Monopropellant, Liquid fuel, Oxidizer, and Solid fuel

Payload: 2 Comsats

Delta V: 4466 m/s (without payload)

STOCK

 

 

 

Photos of my first STS mission, STS-1

 

 

 

 The boring "orbit stuff".

[The Moose In Your House]

@inigma

I did a STS mission and flew your shuttle and delivered 2 comsats. How do I get the astronaut badge?

[selfish_meme]

You probably need to post in the challenge thread, not the craft file thread, there is a link

[ExplorerKlatt]

@The Moose In Your House In the future, please only quote the relevant portion of a post; not the entire first post. 

[The Moose In Your House]

On ‎5‎/‎31‎/‎2017 at 4:28 PM, selfish_meme said:

You probably need to post in the challenge thread, not the craft file thread, there is a link

Where's the link?

On ‎5‎/‎31‎/‎2017 at 7:46 PM, ExplorerKlatt said:

@The Moose In Your House In the future, please only quote the relevant portion of a post; not the entire first post. 

But then people might think that I've cheated.

[selfish_meme]

25 minutes ago, The Moose In Your House said:

Where's the link?

But then people might think that I've cheated.

I doubt anyone's looking at this anymore because it's so old

Here is the link in the OP

 

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Can you fly the STS Space Shuttle? Then Check out our Challenge thread and EARN STS Forum Badges!

Quoting the original content won't convince anyone your not cheating, just include screenshots with the resources tab open and if they are your designs the craft files.

[The Moose In Your House]

2 minutes ago, selfish_meme said:

I doubt anyone's looking at this anymore because it's so old

Here is the link in the OP

 

Quoting the original content won't convince anyone your not cheating, just include screenshots with the resources tab open and if they are your designs the craft files.

Thx for the link.

(I was talking about the snapshots but I won't add as many next time)

[Jackvony]

Well it has been awhile. I remember when I used to go through this thread everyday. I've had a lot going with high school and a job, I also found out about War Thunder, but it's nice to be back. Just want to let everyone know that the fuel line problem is because the hardpoint the lines are attached have to have crossfeed enabled. For me, the shuttle has been flying quite nicely though I do make my ascent path a bit more shallow. Also, if anyone cares anymore I've got some ideas for some more payloads. 

[inigma]

On 6/23/2017 at 8:02 AM, Jackvony said:

Well it has been awhile. I remember when I used to go through this thread everyday. I've had a lot going with high school and a job, I also found out about War Thunder, but it's nice to be back. Just want to let everyone know that the fuel line problem is because the hardpoint the lines are attached have to have crossfeed enabled. For me, the shuttle has been flying quite nicely though I do make my ascent path a bit more shallow. Also, if anyone cares anymore I've got some ideas for some more payloads. 

I care! You have payloads?

[Jackvony]

On 9/1/2017 at 6:52 PM, inigma said:

I care! You have payloads?

XD sorry for taking so long to get back to you. Junior year of high school has hit me like a bus. Here's a link to the extended stay module I made. https://kerbalx.com/jackvony/SESM

[inigma]

She still flies in KSP 1.4.3!

Here she is releasing a fully fueled orange tank and mono prop tank into 110k+ orbit. I have more than enough fuel though on board the shuttle to take it to 200k.

 

 

A testament to beta KSP engineering.   The only craft I know that still flies its mission profile or better from KSP beta through KSP 1.4.3.

 

Requires full throttle launch. She's a bit touchy on starting ascent (she doesn't like light touches to the controls since it kills the SAS modules), but if you do your best to keep her pointed straight up till 10-14k, and roll over only when you think you can handle her, you can take this bronco all the way up.

 

Of course, after releasing your payload, just make sure you're clear of it before burning retrograde... or else this will happen heh:

 

No worries though, the abort system still is functional:

Safe n' sound.

Edited June 20, 2018 by inigma