DylanSemrau

Dang I might just shed a tear or two. You've done some really incredible work over the years, for that I salute you... o7

Some pics from the other day, still need to get the 4th stage in game, but it flies well!

Chapter 3 - History 34 Years Ago: The promise was simple. Land on the Mun, build up a colony, begin the great journey into the final frontier. The Bizmuth Program was the biggest undertaking the KSP had faced. Not only were they tasked with building the largest, most powerful rocket ever built, but they were tasked with building one capable of colonizing the Mun. The budget was big, but they were only given a measly 8 years to get the project going. Although they could get it done, it would mean cutting corners, resulting in a fairly incomplete product. Nonetheless, Bizmuth-1 and it's 3 member crew were prepared for launch, and moved to the pad for what was about to become the most daring mission in history. After the successful touchdown, the crew immediately went to work and moved outside. Their goal was to inspect the condition of the spacecraft, begin collecting samples for return and analysis, and study the general features of the surface. They were also tasked with finding out just how different the environment was to live in. How easily could they walk, run, jump, crouch? How easily could they eat, drink, (the thing that comes after that...)? All of this would be crucial for planning future bases on the surface. After about 12 hours on the surface, the crew got back on board, and prepared to return home. After a successful splashdown, the most important mission in KSC history was complete. Bizmuth-2 was given the go ahead to move forward, and production started on Bizmuth-3. Things were looking good for the program. Many felt that at this rate they'd find themselves booking trips to Duna, or relaxing at their personal space station in orbit around Eve within the next decade or two. However, history tells a different story. So yeah, there's lore here. What, did you think I wouldn't dive straight into the Bizmuth program that I mentioned in chapter 2?

That's just cuz the manz that made those parts did such a good job

Chapter 2 - The First Steps With the successful delivery of the Hawking Space Station to Munar orbit, expansion can begin. The first step is to enable landings on the Mun. This mission, designated HEM-2, will send a small, basic lander to dock with the station until crew arrives. This lander will consist of two stages, the first stage (referred to as the Reusable Lander Transportation Stage, or RLTS) will lower the orbit to ~8km above the surface, and then the second stage carrying crew will land on the surface, then return to a low orbit to rendezvous and re-dock with the RLTS, which will then transport it back to the station for refueling. This system is designed to be as reusable as possible, so instead of needing to launch a new lander for every landing, you can use the same one multiple times. This means that landings are not only cheaper, much it also means they can happen much more often. Now, with the successful rendezvous and docking, a crew can be sent to get the station running properly, and to test the new Rio lander system. The Arcturus 2 mission will send this crew, and they'll be the first since the Bizmuth-8 disaster to attempt a Mun landing. This holds great importance to Kerbin, all eyes are on the KSC for this mission. After a good docking, the crew had some issue opening the hatch. After about 4 hours of troubleshooting, they finally managed to get it opened. The issue, although not significant, sent fear through the KSC. It's a high risk mission, and if they can't even get a door open, how are they sure they can manage a landing? After some discussion, the mission was given a go, and Val and Bob opened the hatch to the lander. After about 20 grueling minutes, both Kerbals made it onto the surface alive. They had a few hours to rest before going back to work. The two had to run some systems tests to ensure that the vehicle hadn't been damaged during descent, and that the lander would be good for heading back to orbit. They also had to run a few experiments inside of the lander while it was still pressurized. After about 5 hours, both were ready to head outside. For the first time in 28 years, a Kerbal would touch the surface of the closest light in the sky, and for the first time in 28 years, the world stopped. The two didn't have much to do on the surface itself. The KSC feared that if they stayed too long, an issue with the new, untested lander and suits would be more likely to come up. Instead, they would take samples, plant a flag, take pictures, and get back on board to return to orbit. The KSC also wanted to prove that the lander stage could return to the station without the help from the RLTS. Although they did manage, the margins were tight, and it didn't exactly calm concerns that the spacecraft could run into issues that it simply couldn't recover from. After docking, the crew would quickly move the gathered samples into the station, and return to the Europa Spacecraft to come back home. And yes, I still forgot to put on parachutes. (Also please let me know, what do you think of the length of this post? Too long? Just right?)

Third stage motor is done. That leaves just one part left for texturing! I'll be trying to get this stuff out ASAP, but it is looking like school is gonna take up a good bit of my time for the next few weeks, so patience is appreciated.

ehh... it's ok :p seriously tho what the hecc man this is too good

Chapter One - Arcturus I After over a decade of development, planning, and *shudders* politics, the first Arcturus mission is ready to go. This demonstration flight will show that the Jupiter-I is capable of yeeting the Europa Spacecraft at the Mun. And of course, because I hate my lads, this very first mission is manned. So mayyybe I forgot parachutes? eh who cares? They're obviously trained for this. After this perfect demonstration flight (of which no demonstration flight will ever be able to top in perfectness), the first module of the Stephen Hawking Space Station was prepared, and launched to the Mun. This module is simply some habitation, propulsion, and a number of docking ports for docking and expansion. This mission was dubbed "HEM-1", with HEM standing for Hawking Expansion Mission. After the successful launch of HEM-1, HEM-2 can be launched, which will involve the rendezvous and docking of the first Rio lander to the station.

Introduction The Arcturus Program is simple. The goal is to establish a presence on the Mun and Minmus, and test the technologies necessary to conduct a Duna mission. The program will be separated into 5 phases. -Phase one involves establishing a basic space station in munar orbit, sending a single module, and then sending the Rio lander to dock with it. -Phase two involves establishing a presence on the Mun. ISRU, both in orbit and on the ground, will make landings much easier, more cost effective, and quicker than ever before. -Phase two involves establishing a presence on Minmus. This will likely only involve a ground base with ISRU and habitation, but nonetheless will be essential to the program's goals. -Phase three will involve testing the systems that will be used for Duna missions. These missions will be unmanned, but will be almost identical to the manned ones that will follow. -Phase four will involve landing kerbals on Duna, and returning them safely. After this is demonstrated, ISRU will be set up on the ground, and in orbit to enable refueling, and more flexible missions. -Phase five will involve exploration of the outer solar system. I haven't really thought about this one yet

Oh this is interesting!!! I legit had no idea that was a thing, thanks for letting me know! I'm always glad to add new parts This is pretty much already modeled and textured, it's just a part of the engine mount atm, I'll go ahead and separate it and make it an rcs thruster.

Oh yeah, that's hot

Boop pretty nearly done with texturing, just some small things left by this point. Gonna be working most of the weekend to get everything ready for a *ahem* release omg dylan's actually releasing a mod?!? no way! Not gonna say when that'll be ready cuz I don't trust myself to keep up with that date (and let's be honest, neither do you), but I'll say within the next two weeks seems reasonable for getting a good, stable version going.

Cobalt, we all love an appreciate your work so much, you literally can't even understand. This game, at least to me, wouldn't be the same without all the countless hours you've put into this, and I just wanted to say thank you for that.

Did a lot of texturing, just three parts left for the fourth stage, here's where we're at. The stage is designed to be highly modular, so you can make the many configurations that it can be found in irl, or you can make your own thing. Stuff should be textured by the end of the weekend, and since I'm off school on Monday (assuming everything's done) this'll get put in game, and released soon-ish. Third stage will also get some love within the next week, so stay tuned.

Btw looking at this just reminded me I wanted to do the different variants of Vikas, only difference is in the nozzle really.

Yeah it'll be balanced to 2.5x, similar to stock parts, and mods like BDB or Tantares.

Finished up modelling for the most part for the 4th stage, starting to move on to texturing. Two main tanks: Variant with solar panels and extra payload rack: Much more detailed and polished engine:

Got some work done on the fourth stage:

I feel that so much you don't even understand also, looks neat so far!

I mean... if you call making bad parts into new bad parts "integrating restock", then yes, it's being integrated.

Ayyy wassup

Chapter Three: September 15, 2002 - After years of development, the first Delta IV lifts of from CCAFS in the Small configuration. The launch essentially makes the Delta II obsolete. In fact, the Delta IV Small was expected to replace DII, as it had more performance, and used newer technologies. This would also mean that Boeing would need to operate less launch pads, and meant they'd only need to manufacture vehicles of similar design. The mission was a complete success. The first flight of the RS-68 main engine went flawlessly, and the Delta-K upper stage performed as expected, placing the payload in a highly inclined orbit. November 10, 2002 - With the introduction of the Delta IV Small, the Delta II is now seen as obsolete to Boeing. Earlier in the year they made the final Delta II, and officially shut down production for the vehicle. Any future launches that would have gone on the Delta II have now been put onto the Delta IV Small. Finally, in earlier November the Delta II lifted off for the last time, leaving the Delta III to be the last Thor derived Delta.

Chapter Two: May 9, 2000 - The Delta III lifts of from SLC-17, carrying it's 4th payload from Hughes Space and Communications International to GTO. The spacecraft was successfully placed in orbit, however Delta under performed due to a hydrogen leak in the upper stage. Although this did not compromise the mission, it would mean that the vehicle would be grounded for roughly 4 months so the issue could be properly resolved. The vehicle would be flying again by September, carrying two more satellites into orbit by the end of the year, and carrying another three early 2001 June 20, 2001 - As apart of the Space Test Program, and the qualification of the Delta IV Medium's upper stage for Air Force Payloads, the Delta III was to launch 3 satellites, one in LEO and two in MEO. These satellites were designed to test new methods of power generation and storage, along with new propellants and engines. 59 seconds into flight, the vehicle experienced MaxQ. At this point, a faulty strut holding one of the solid motors onto the vehicle failed, causing the motor to separate and contact the core. This would result in the full destruction of the vehicle and loss of payloads by 61 seconds into the flight. This would be a major hit to Boeing, not only impacting the Delta III, but also the Delta IV as they failed to qualify the upper stage. The Delta III, and DIVM would both be put on hold, with DIII being grounded for the rest of the year, and two customers deciding to move their payloads to other launch vehicles. Although this was an impact on the Delta IV Medium, it was not on the Small or Heavy variants. The DIVH was still targeting early 2004 for its first launch, and the DIVS was targeting mid 2002 for its debut flight. The small variant would utilize the Delta IV CBC for the first stage, and the Delta II upper stage, with a larger fairing, for the second stage. This was apart of the requirement for the EELV program, which required contractors to have Small, Medium, and Heavy versions of their vehicles.

Messing around with some alt history Juno stuff. I'm calling this Juno-D(Delta).

Hey, I'm not dead! (Yet!) I went ahead and added tweakscale support, and fixed the file structure when downloading to make installing easier. It's on GitHub now https://github.com/DylanSemrau/CompletelyNonAggressiveRocketry/releases Also just to keep y'all updated. My computer is currently borked and getting fixed, so I'm sorry if any sort of progress has been slow, should be back up soon-ish!