Ignition

Ya! Das ist gut! Thank you for sharing the pics!

I was looking at this thinking: ok, run of the mill mun mission. Why is this amazing? Then I saw the lander, hahah nice work!

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/27628-Kerblantis-STS-NASA-Type-Space-Shuttle

Not trying to derail, but, incorrect sir! I have overcome the engines on the External Tank issue. Launch is a little difficult though... http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/27628-Kerblantis-STS-NASA-Type-Space-Shuttle

WTH is that?!? A little Gixxer?!? No.... that's a F'in Busa!

GREAT videos man! And piloting skills! Sherpa is marvelous!

My hat, in direct response to your post and skills, has been taken off. Forcefully, and with verve I have laid my dome bare in respect. Salutations!

Yes, one slip-up and it's a tombstone. However, that sounds pretty accurate to the real thing. The real STS is cool and everything, but Challenger showed just how perilous the program was. Not that any other manned launches were ever risk-free...

I can't really say how long. I've put in too many hours to count to be honest. The launch vehicle was mostly contained in the original idea. I spent the most time tweaking it for the glide path landing. The nose-up trim amount and sequencing was a tedious part to work out. Lots of revisions.

Domo arigato!

Some scallywag is needen to model a Kerbal into a part to be used on the prow of this here mighty sea-wolf!

Fully functional Stock STS with launch vehicle, in-bay docking port, closed cargo bay, totally glide-path landing compatible. No parachutes though. Video posted in thread with downloads. http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/27628-Kerblantis-STS-NASA-Type-Space-Shuttle http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/27628-Kerblantis-STS-NASA-Type-Space-Shuttle

Totally agree, the night light docking is pretty thoughtful. Good work friend!

Fully mechjeb compatible with some minor structural reinforcement. One of the FEW spaceplanes I've found that works well with landing autopilot! Kudos!

Because I had no idea what a Von Braun Landing Boat was and I'm sure others will feel the same: http://www.astronautix.com/craft/vongboat.htm

Unorthodox, unconventional, ungainly, and amusingly smooth during manouvers. Very impressive! I wouldn't have guessed 4 control surfaces would be workable...

My longest running project: I've forgotten how many hours and weekends of testing and prototyping... Too many, but its been worth it no doubt. Check out the thread for more info: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/27628-Kerblantis-STS-NASA-Type-Space-Shuttle

--.21 update soon-- Kerblantis - A NASA Style STS Space Shuttle Flight Demonstration Video Flight Instructions Manual liftoff and orbit CAN be done. It can be quite difficult at different phases of the liftoff, so I recommend using the mechjeb ascent guidance. The stage 4 trigger should be done at about 30 seconds into the flight. Stage 4 triggers the separation of the external fuel lines to the booster engines, and determines when you release the booster engines. As the fuel load begins to drop in the booster engines, it becomes necessary to trim for nose-up deviation using Action Groups 3-7: Action Group 3 toggles one nose-up trim engine. Action Group 4 toggles two nose-up trim engines. Action Group 5 toggles three nose-up trim engines. Action Group 6 toggles three nose-up trim engines. Action Group 7 toggles six nose-up trim engines. For the average payload you should not have to use all 15 of the trim engines. I usually end up using 10 or so on a lighter payload. As the fuel in the boosters begins to run lower, the speed with which the trim engines are sequenced up increases leading up to separation. During the last few moments before booster separation, ensure that your RCS thrusters are activated. A split second before or just as the booster engines run out of fuel, it is critical to shut down all engines using Action Group 8. Too early or too late will result in unwanted rotational forces, and ascent speed loss. If you separate the boosters smoothly, reengage the engines immediately using Action Group 9. Post booster separation, the ship flies well until the fuel load in the external tank begins to run low. The nose-up trim engines from earlier again become necessary to stabilize leading up to separation of the external tank. For the average payload I usually end up with no more than two trim engines at this stage. Making sure to retract the landing gear before separation is very handy as it helps reduce the amount of pitching at separation. You should now be nearly to orbit. Circularize with or without cargo bay doors at your leisure, and deliver a satellite or crew transfer at your space station. Action Group 1 toggles the single gimbaling main engine, Action Group 2 toggles the 2 OMS engines. Use these for thrust customization during orbital maneuvers . Glide path landing is easy with this model. Try it, Mikey likes it. For increased landing success rates, burn off all fuel and RCS before touchdown. TLDR? Watch the video. Download and enjoy! Kerblantis STS (409 Parts - Full size cargo bay, generic comsat sample cargo): https://www.dropbox.com/s/myuyqu67b51m6d8/Kerblantis%20STS%20Shuttle.craft Kerblantis STS - Docking (428 Parts - Half size cargo bay, TDRS-Styled sample cargo): https://www.dropbox.com/s/fghsg1xp61c7vaw/Kerblantis%20STS%20Shuttle%20-%20Docking.craft Kerblantis STS w/Mechjeb2 (410 Parts - Full size cargo bay, generic comsat sample cargo): https://www.dropbox.com/s/pkum24vu93up95r/Kerblantis%20STS%20Shuttle%20-%20Jeb.craft Kerblantis STS - Docking w/Mechjeb2 (429 Parts - Half size cargo bay, TDRS-Styled sample cargo): https://www.dropbox.com/s/926uwzzb1ejpuxt/Kerblantis%20STS%20Shuttle%20-%20DockJeb.craft Ignition

REALLY impressive! I t looks like everything is there.. now if you only had a frozen pilot glued to the floor of the computer room..