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Real life SSTO (look up http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylon_%28spacecraft%29 for instance) could greatly reduce the cost to orbit if the design is successful.
That's what they said about the Space Shuttle, and that turned out to be more expensive per launch than expendable rockets.
Taking Skylon as an example, assuming everything comes together on the technological front, cost remains a completely different realm, and is hard to estimate until it becomes a functioning design.
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IMO, real life SSTOs are an interesting concept, but strike me as largely impractical (especially in terms of payload capacity) compared to more conventionally launched shuttles and spaceplanes. That's why I've never been terribly interested in making one in KSP.
That being said, I give mad props to anyone who can pull off a working SSTO in KSP.
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Nice vehicles! What Universe Replacer Texture Pack do you use? (Picture 1)
That is mushroomman's Cloud Pack. For the skybox I alternate between Rareden's Skybox and 5thHorseman's Realistic Skybox.
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At least Kazakhstan is better than evil nitwits Uzbekistan! Kazakhstan has superior potassium deposits as well.
You misspelled Kazakhstan, btw.
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Should you buy it?
In a word - no.
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Man . . I want a really fancy telescope . .
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Energia baby!
Russian levels of awesome!
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I don't have a recent favorite. The last "AAA" game I played was Diablo III - that was over a year ago, and what a letdown that was. I had to play through Diablo II again afterwards just to remind myself of how much better mainstream PC gaming used to be.
These days it's mostly KSP and a bit of Minecraft and ARMA 2 multiplayer. Maybe a bit of Ghost Recon or Myth 2 Soulblighter as well. Also, when I get the urge, I give my old consoles (Genesis, SNES, Saturn, Dreamcast, etc) a spin.
I bought Skyrim, but for all its flashy graphics, it couldn't hold my interest. If I wanted an RPG, I'd be much more likely to jump into a old school style indie RPG like Avernum from Spiderweb Software.
Who needs bland mass market "AAA" games when you can choose from so many excellent classic and indie games?
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I like it.
It's cheaper, built more solidly because it doesn't have a hinge, and doesn't have the headache-inducing 3D that no one uses anyway.
I think it's a smart move for Nintendo and it will grow their marketshare.
Of course, what do I know - I still play my Game Gear.
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Supersonic Labs is proud to announce the immediate release of SSL Bot Pack II, our newest collection of innovative unmanned mission platforms.
The Cicada SAT-IV common satellite platform now sports a dramatically slimmer enclosure as well as twice the battery capacity compared to the previous generation. Cicada SAT-IV is available in two configurations ; Cicada KSAT (Kethane satellite), equipped with the KE-S210 Compact Kethane Survey Unit, and Cicada RSAT (Relay Satellite), equipped with the Communotron 88-88, supporting interplanetary communication networks.
Ladybug KRV-IVb is our next generation rover platform. It comes equipped with a wide range of scientific tools, including the Lazor Cam and the KE-S210 Compact Kethane Survey Unit. Two onboard PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators and one Z-400 Rechargable Battery Bank provide ample power for the most demanding missions. An integrated skycrane and Mk25 parachute ensure a soft landing in even the most challenging environments.
Pathfinder ERMP-II is an extreme range interplanetary probe. Featuring a slimmer enclosure and greater landing engine responsiveness compared to the previous generation, it comes equipped with scientific tools for measuring soil consistency and atmospheric pressure, as well as an enhanced Communotron 16, providing reliable communications from remote locations in the Kerbol system.
Energon PLSR-I is a ruggedized, 100% reusable launch stage. Energon PLSR-I comes in three varieties, 3X, 5X and 7X, each providing an increasing amount of thrust. Featuring dedicated power, communication and control systems, Energon PLSR-I acts as a separate vehicle once detached from its orbital payload. Multiple onboard recovery systems allow for controlled water landing and recovery. (please read Energon PLSR-I Guidelines for more details) In addition to serving as the launch stage for all our unmanned mission platforms, Energon PLSR-I 3X, 5X and 7X are provided as separate assemblies in order to add to any vehicle.
Each unmanned mission platform is propelled by an interplanetary transfer stage including the fuel efficient LV-N Atomic Rocket Motor and nearly 1000L of liquid rocket fuel, providing a generous Delta-V allowance. An integrated Protractor rendezvous calculator ensures consistent delivery to far flung targets while an onboard Anatid Robotics MechJeb 2.0 compute core provides automation functions and mission data.
Energon PLSR-I Launch and Recovery Guidelines -
* If using automated ascent, switch control to onboard PLSR MechJeb 2.0 unit prior to launch for greater stability.
* Energon PLSR-I is designed for water landing and recovery only.
* Stage 3 rockets are fired at 30M altitude for safe splashdown speed. (Energon 5X, firing altitude will differ slightly on Energon 3X, 7X)
* Stage 2 "tipper" rocket is fired immediately on splashdown.
* Stage 1 rockets are fired immediately once angle of vehicle reaches 45 degrees or less.
* Stage 0 rockets are fired immediately once vehicle is completely horizontal in order to stabilize and settle vehicle into water.
Download - SSL Bot Pack II (KSP 0.21)
Required mods - MechJeb 2, Protractor, Procedural Fairings, BFT Form Tank Pack, Kethane Pack, Lazor Cam
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Supersonic Labs is proud to announce the immediate release of Kvasir LRMP Mk II, the newest member in our family of interplanetary manned mission platforms.
The Long Range Mission Platform continues to push new technological boundaries in the exploration of the Kerbol system, supporing a wide range of scientific applications and transporting a full team of Kerbalnauts within interplanetary space before returning them safely home. The LRMP integrates dedicated science, engineering, habitation, command and lander modules.
The LRMP supports a full orbital science lab within the integrated Karmony Mk III node, as well as spacious living quarters within the integrated G-Hab Mk I module. Four Communotron 16 and two Communotron 88-88 units comprise the LRMP redundant communications array, which can be further augmented by the onboard SSL Cicada RSAT-IV probe. Propelled by the potent MPSS NERVA engine, Kvasir LRMP Mk II carries up to 4500l of liquid fuel and 940 units of monopropellant into interplanetary space. Four massive MPSS solar panels charge multiple onboard battery banks.
Kvasir LRMP Mk II is engineering to be almost completely reusable. Upon returning from interplanetary space, the command pod with attached lander module are decoupled from the LRMP and are deorbited using the lander engine. The crew decouples the lander module and heads for a safe splashdown in the command pod. The Kvasir PCRM Mk II (Platform Command and Resupply Module) is launched carrying a fresh crew and enough liquid fuel and monopropellant to fully refuel the orbiting LRMP. After refueling is complete, the PCRM propellant module is jettisoned ; Kvasir LRMP Mk II is ready for a new mission.
For more operational details, refer to this guide - http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/5621-Supersonic-Laboratories-Kvasir-LRMP-Mk-I-is-here%21?p=365390&viewfull=1#post365390
Download - Kvasir LRMP Mk II (KSP 0.21)
Required mods - MechJeb 2, Protractor, MPSS Nautilus, Jool V heavy launcher, FusTek Station Parts Expansion, FusTek Common Berthing Mechanisms, G-Hab, BFT Form Tank Pack
Recommended mods - Kerbal Crew Manifest
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I crashed a big rocketship real good -
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They probably use Kerbalized Linux . . they love to tweak parameters, after all.
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Hey I think there is a problem with your rockets on almost all of them I cant load a part from the BFT Form Tank Pack even though I installed it twice.
Are you installing the BFT parts in the GameData folder or the regular old Parts folder? Because they belong in the Parts folder.
Not all parts work in the GameData folder yet.
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Supersonic Labs is proud to announce the immediate release of Kvasir LRMP Mk II, the newest member in our family of interplanetary manned mission platforms.
The Long Range Mission Platform continues to push new technological boundaries in the exploration of the Kerbol system, supporing a wide range of scientific applications and transporting a full team of Kerbalnauts within interplanetary space before returning them safely home. The LRMP integrates dedicated science, engineering, habitation, command and lander modules.
The LRMP supports a full orbital science lab within the integrated Karmony Mk III node, as well as spacious living quarters within the integrated G-Hab Mk I module. Four Communotron 16 and two Communotron 88-88 units comprise the LRMP redundant communications array, which can be further augmented by the onboard SSL Cicada RSAT-IV probe. Propelled by the potent MPSS NERVA engine, Kvasir LRMP Mk II carries up to 4500l of liquid fuel and 940 units of monopropellant into interplanetary space. Four massive MPSS solar panels charge multiple onboard battery banks.
Kvasir LRMP Mk II is engineering to be almost completely reusable. Upon returning from interplanetary space, the command pod with attached lander module are decoupled from the LRMP and are deorbited using the lander engine. The crew decouples the lander module and heads for a safe splashdown in the command pod. The Kvasir PCRM Mk II (Platform Command and Resupply Module) is launched carrying a fresh crew and enough liquid fuel and monopropellant to fully refuel the orbiting LRMP. After refueling is complete, the PCRM propellant module is jettisoned ; Kvasir LRMP Mk II is ready for a new mission.
For more operational details, refer to this guide - http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/5621-Supersonic-Laboratories-Kvasir-LRMP-Mk-I-is-here%21?p=365390&viewfull=1#post365390
Download - Kvasir LRMP Mk II (KSP 0.21)
Required mods - MechJeb 2, Protractor, MPSS Nautilus, Jool V heavy launcher, FusTek Station Parts Expansion, FusTek Common Berthing Mechanisms, G-Hab, BFT Form Tank Pack
Recommended mods - Kerbal Crew Manifest
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He can't wait to be strapped into a chair on top . .
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old skewl
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we didn't quite make it . .
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Back in the ol' days... (without rover wheels)
I remember the good ol' days without lander legs . .
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Don't abuse cough medicine, kids -
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Paula-gyzation sequence initiated -
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Uh . . no? I don't like smelling poison?
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