ArcticX9

We are The Revealers . The Kerbal Space Corporation is hiding something. We know it. It is Our duty to protect Kerbals all around Kerbin. We will declassify TITAN. This is what They don't want you to see. Exhibit I: Discovery of Titan I - Code name "Romanov" 08/20/13 - Kerbal kethane exploration satellite "KethExplore I" Status: Orbiting Minmus Report Details: Anomaly detected Commence report #84292: Security level 5 - Authorized personnel only - consider TOP SECRET Report: Exhibit II: Discovery of Titan II - Code name "Ragnarok" 08/24/13 - Kerbal "media" satellite and suspected spy/observation satellite Status: Orbiting Kerbin Report Details: Object detected, meets report parameters Report Parameters: Large, unknown object within range of observation satellite Commence report #84295: Security level 5 - Authorized personnel only - consider TOP SECRET Report: Exhibit III: Titan III Cover-Up - The "Ra Event" The following images were taken by a group of campers in the mountain ranges of Kerbin. Their names are kept secret in order to protect them from Them. Images I and II - Glowing flare near center of image with possible debris trail, thought to be asteroid by campers. Enhanced Image I: These images disappeared shortly after being uploaded to KerbBook, the popular social media website. Not long later, KSC issued a report. No debris, They lied. Do not believe what They tell you. Titans are real. To be continued...

Romfarer's buran manipulators (http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/robotic-arms-pack/) actually allows for this! I've used it with my airlaunched/airdropped designs - just make sure both parts have at least a probe body for control, or else they will be "debris" and despawn.

Lunatone IV - Manned Munar Flyby October 3rd - Beginning of one Historical Day -Mission Transcript to follow; pictures included- --KSC: "Control to Lunatone IV - preflight check complete, countdown commencing." --L IV (Jeb): "Confirming countdown, I'm ready for liftoff here." --KSC: "T-minus ten,nineeightsevensixfivefourthreetwoone IGNITION!" *Solid Rocket Booster (x4) ACTIVE *Mainsail @ 25% ACTIVE --L IV (Jeb): "Systems are all showing green, confirming liftoff." *0:00:20 later* --KSC: "SRB's detaching, parachutes deployed." *SRB Decouplers ACTIVE *SRB Clear, Parachutes ACTIVE --L IV (Jeb): "Fuel is burning out of the transition stage quickly, preparing to fire orbital insertion engines." --KSC: "Acknowledged, proceed." *Transfer stage clear *Insertion stage ACTIVE --KSC: "Lunatone IV, we show you to have optimal apoapsis, commence fuel transfer to main engine." *Fuel Transfer ACTIVE *Transfer 24% *Transfer 68% *Transfer Complete, Skipper Ignition confirmed --L IV (Jeb): "Jettisoning fairings now." --KSC: "Congratulations Jebediah on your third orbit! Enjoy the view!" --L IV (Jeb): *Laughs* "Thanks guys - preparing for Munar injection burn." --L IV (Jeb): "You wouldn't believe the amazing view of the Mun rising over Kerbin right now. It's stunning. Taking pictures." --L IV (Jeb): "KSC, just looking to confirm I have the correct trajectory." --KSC: "Looking good up there, prepare to alter course for LMO (Low Munar Orbit) transition." --KSC: "Orbit achieved - excellent job all around! Jeb, take plenty of pictures. Periapsis will be on the light side today." --L IV (Jeb): "Wow, this is amazing... Whoops, dropped my snacks. *rustling* There we go. Picture time!" --L IV (Jeb): "You all back home are gonna love this. Kerbin rise over the Munar surface!" --KSC: "We'll be developing those images for the after action report and media releases. Excellent job Captain. Prepare to return." *Transfer Stage Clear *De-Orbit Burn Complete --KSC: "L4 has landed, welcome home, Jebediah." News Release:

Another thing to get around the 2.5km deletion is romfarer's buran manipulators (though you may require probe parts on things - not sure what it does to debris), the part doesn't even have to be on the vessel.

Following recent success, Arctic Aerospace has been contracted to carry out a full Munar mission consisting of a flyby probe (Lunatone I), Munar Orbit Probe (Lunatone II), Munar Lander Probe (Lunatone III), manned Munar orbit (TBD), manned Munar landing (TBD), and a potential Munar base. WARNING: Highly picture heavy update incoming! Lunatone I - Munar Flyby Lunatone I - KSC Launch Pad - September 14th "Final checks complete, Lunatone I is ready for takeoff." The roar of SRB's was deafening as the rocket shot skyward. The Lunatone I probe ejects from the fairings on the liquid fueled core stage as it clears the atmosphere. All debris will fall back to Kerbin. The probe ascends to stable orbit before turning to burn for Munar injection. "Probe in position, panels and comms deployed, fire for the Mun." "Mun in view, commencing scanning!" The probe makes it's pass, slightly losing contact on the dark side - worrying several scientists. Gathering valuable and crater-related data, Lunatone I breaks the Mun's SOI and begins it's return to Kerbin. It's a stunning sight as the probe begins to burn up in the atmosphere. Mission success. Lunatone II - Munar Orbit Probe The launch procedure for Lunatone II is identical to Lunatone I - the only difference being the design of the probe. Lunatone II in Munar orbit. Mission success. Lunatone III - Munar Lander Probe Using a modified version of previous Lunatone launchers, Lunatone III has an extra liquid fueled booster section. The SRB's take it the first 4 kilometers, then it's up to the liquid fueled stages. Circularization underway. Coasting along in Munar orbit. After a tense final approach, Lunatone III becomes the first Kerbal-made object to reach the Mun intentionally. The data it is transmitting will provide valuable landing information for future missions. Not to mention beautiful images of Kerbin and Kerbol. With three unmanned Munar missions complete, it's time for preparations to begin for future Kerballed missions to the Mun!

I eagerly await!

After the successful rendezvous mission, Arctic Aerospace wanted to try something uncontracted - using a former ICBM to launch a probe to orbit. Naturally, Jebediah brought this up and mission control decided to go along with it - after all, what better way to get rid of those old things? After significant payload modification (careful with that warhead, Jeb...) the first Golem probe was ready to be launched. The craft gains speed remarkably fast as the spent stages jettison. The final SRB drops from orbit as the liquid fueled stage coasts to Apoapsis. The fairings fall away as circularization begins. The probe is the only thing to complete circularization, in order to minimize debris. This relatively high orbit will pave the way for the Kerbal's next plan - a Munar probe flyby.

Before this technology is revealed, I believe a history lesson is in order. Many years before ArcticAerospace gained an interest in space, the company worked to fill military contracts. One of these contracts was to develop an ICBM capable of landing nearly anywhere. The competition held saw many different designs, but in the end - the AA-1 ICBM proved victorious. Some historians argue that the high altitude the missile reached was the beginning of the space race, as it proved that many launch techniques are yet to be exploited. Download: http://www./?83bgwojn6qxf85l The missile is launched at a high angle to maximize altitude and down range capability. It consists of 4 stages - the long burning launch stage, followed by two short burning stages and a final liquid fueled final stage for last minute tweaking. The aerodynamics are designed so the missile is balanced through all the stages. As each stage falls away, the missile accelerates faster and faster until it hits just over 1km/sec. The final stage then propels the warhead to its final destination. Ever since the Kerbal missile treaties passed, the launcher in its ICBM form fell in popularity and ArcticAerospace began planning for civilian orbital variants.

That's a really cool little plane! I always like designs with somewhat unconventional engine placement.

I'm really intrigued, but your pictures don't appear to be working.

Shhhhhhh - you'll ruin the creative genius.

I was worried about that, I'll be sure to keep that in mind for future updates. __________________________________________________________ Following the short orbit success of Rattata I, Arctic Aerospace attention turned to launching a series of extended orbital launches, including a LKO rendezvous. The first mission, Sentret I, was meant to prove to the stockholders and government contracts that orbital operations would extend the future of our space program. Launched on a modified Rattata lifter, Sentret I made a daytime launch on July 28th, at 13:00. Hull cameras caught a dramatic sight as the craft flew skyward. Once in a stable orbit, Jebediah, returning after prior success, went on EVA for the first time. Before long it was time to head back. Jeb caught a stunning image of the... "Mun" as he began descent - inspiring Kerbals everywhere. "Re-entry beginning - prepare for bright orange light, Jeb." - Mission Control, 21:00 "Woooooooo!" - Jebediah Kerman, 21:02 A triumphant Jebediah stands by his trusty capsule, ready for more. ___________________________________________ Mission log: Furret I - Furret I on the launch pad, August 3rd, 10:05 "Mission control, this is Furret I - everything seems to check out." "Solid copy, Furret - stand by for launch procedures. T-minus 4 minutes." *3 minutes, 50 seconds pass... "T-minus, ten... nine... eight... seven... six... five... four... three... two... one... Ignition..." *Main engines fire 0:00:01 *Stabilizers released 0:00:02 *WARNING: Stage failure detected! 0:00:04 "Furret I, we have detected a staging error - initiate abort procedures." "Furret I, confirming - abort?" "Abort!" *Emergency procedure active 0:00:07 *Decoupler fired, escape engines active 0:00:08 *Capsule clear of rocket 0:00:10 *Parachute confirmation...deployed 0:00:15 "Furret I, reporting - we're clear and safe." This incident became known as "the most tense 10 seconds in Kerbin history". A staging mishap nearly caused a crash during the launch of Furret I - the first of two (now 3) launches for a rendezvous mission. Heavy revisions were made to the rocket in order to ensure full safety and better launches. ___________________________________________________ Furret II - August 10th The revised rocket made it off without a hitch. Now fitted with RCS systems and a better emergency protocol. Furret II hit a stable orbit later that day. ____________________________________________________ Furret III - August 11th The second half of the rendezvous mission was launched the next day. A close encounter was quickly met - docking procedures began. The twins docked very early morning, August 12th. Pilot Bill Kerman of Furret III went on EVA to take publicity shots. August 12th - Orbit to Mission Control - Televised contact "Pilots Bill and Jebediah here, to mission control." "Mission control - go ahead." "We'd just like to say a few words to commemorate this-" "Hey, Bill - race you back?" "Not now, Jeb! Anyway, umm.. We made it!" Furret II began re-entry procedures first, as it had been up longer. Final stage separation and re-entry. News teams were out in force and caught the stunning return of the intrepid space explorers. Next stop...who knows? ______________________________________________ That's all for this update - if anyone has mission contracts (suggestions) they would like me to do - don't hesitate to PM me or post a quick reply! Do note that the intention is to have this progress as naturally as a real space program.

Hello all and thank for you taking the time to read this! Arctic Aerospace is a relatively new company that has recently acquired the interest of Kerbin governments looking to extend the reach of Kerbal civilization into space. The purpose of this thread is to chronicle the endeavors of this daring space program. The first mission given to AA was to launch a simple communication satellite into Kerbin orbit. Christened the Pidgey, the small rocket and probe system was launched to a 1,000,000m orbit. The second launch was a result of a Kethane mining contract with KethCo - more on that later. The Pidgey-K (modified Pidgey probe) was launched in a polar orbit, but lacked the fuel to completely circularize the orbit. The mission was still considered a success, as it can still map the planet. The third and most recent (to date) mission is the Rattata manned mission. The goal was to have our intrepid Kerbalnaut, Jebediah Kerman, perform the first full orbit of Kerbin. The capsule separates from the booster successfully. The orbit is meant to decay so that Jeb will come down after a full orbit. The camera feeds catch the dramatic departure of the booster stack as it falls back toward Kerbin. Kerbol comes into view as Jeb sails along the suborbital trajectory. "The view up here is really fantas- Err, I mean - control, I am crossing over to the light side of Kerbin as we speak!" Jebediah Kermin, 06:07 update. Cameras atop the escape tower catch a stunning view as the sun sets behind the capsule. Jeb begins re-entry procedures as the capsule begins to catch the atmosphere. Reports came in from all over of a "bright red and orange carrot streaking across the night sky". Around 10km, Jeb deploys the parachute for the final approach to splashdown. As Jebediah Kerman, the first Kerbal to orbit the planet Kerbin, splashes down, Kerbal engineers back home are already planning something new. That's all for now! Check back later for more! __________________________________________________________________________________________ Update quicklinks: *Sentret I + Furret Rendezvous Mission *Golem Probe - Former ICBM Turned Rocket *Lunatone I-III Munar Probes *LUNATONE IV - HISTORIC FLYBY - FIRST MANNED

A system of rovers I use for operations around the landing strip. Includes a tug, fuel depot and fuel tanker.

Plane is stock, tug is not. This is the Arctic Aerospace Crobat logistics aircraft. It's an atmospheric radar plane designed for operations within Kerbin's atmosphere. It can carry two small Zubat probes that have numerous sensors for various information. Primarily used for long range radar and high altitude research.

Introducing the newest application of Arctic Aerospace's popular Altaria III twin fuselage carrier plane - the Altaria III KRU (Kerbal Rescue Unit). Due to the highly experimental nature of this variant, .craft is only available by request.

Introducing the newest application of Arctic Aerospace's popular Altaria III twin fuselage carrier plane - the Altaria III KRU (Kerbal Rescue Unit). The aircraft is still undergoing preliminary tests and is only available by request in the thread in my signature.

It's just an unmanned feature if I remember correctly, it should probably require assistance from the standalone reaction wheels.

Hello everyone! My latest area of interest has been launching things from planes. Everything from airdrop probes to other small aircraft. A large majority of these have been on stock aircraft or heavily modded aircraft. Today, Arctic Aerospace has set out to create a (mostly) stock, twin fuselage carrier aircraft for future missions. Previous attempts proved that multiple fuselages were very stable and flew well, so this was the next natural step. The result of this program is the Altaria III multi-role mothership. Specifications: Crew: 1-2 Engines: 3 Turbojet Fuel Capacity: 1350 Liquid Fuel Mass: 29.08 tons Maximum Thrust: 675kN The aircraft features a unique twin fuselage with over wing engine pod design for maximum space efficiency and aerodynamics. Pictured below the mothership is the Salamence probe with its launch system. The airlaunched probe is attached to a high thrust/weight ratio staged booster system consisting of twin, in-line RT-10 Solid Rocket Boosters. The system can reach a staggering 2000m/s with a TWR of 5.68 and fuel capacity of 566 Solid Fuel. The aircraft can lift off in a relatively short distance and fly at a steep angle to the target launch altitude of around 10,000m. Once at this altitude, the rocket is dropped from the mothership and the SRBs are fired. After burning through one engine, it is dropped away and the second engine fires, propelling the lightweight system to nearly mach 6.0. After burning through the second stage, the probe can be jettisoned and circularize the orbit. All debris returns to Kerbin. Orbits of up to 500,000m have been registered with this system, still in development. Mods: (See the readme for more detail.) Procedural Fairings are required for all files except the STOCK and the Plane ONLY. http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/procedural-fairings/ Vanguard's EVA Parachutes are required for the EVAC iteration. http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/vanguard-technologies-eva-parachutes/ MechJeb is not included, but it is useful (on the plane only, not the rocket!) Included files: Read Me (Seriously - read it. ) Altaria III (Full System) Altaria III STOCK (Stock Version) Altaria III EVAC (Ejection Seat Version) Altaria III Plane ONLY (Just the plane) Salamence II - "Best" (Ground launched Salamence II testbed) DOWNLOAD: http://www./download/wshzh1k1gw42dnm/Arctic_-_Altaria_III.zip I hope you enjoy! Feel free to use it in your own missions - just credit me. Don't hesitate to ask me anything if you need help! PS: I'd also love to see screenshots of what you guys can do with it. PSS: Expect more soon.

Know what would be really cool? Aerospikes on the tips of the engines, just like the real plane.

That could work really well, actually... I'll think about that one.

Got another fun prototype here - For those times when one simply must fill the hostile skies with recon drones. I call it a drone swarm. This craft alone can fire 8 probes in different directions resulting in a spread coverage area in orbit. The launch vehicle can also deorbit, but I'm still working out some kinks with this and Ragnarok Storm.

That thing is pretty dang cool.

That's what I figured - very impressive nonetheless!

That could potentially work.. My current problem is that the TWR is about 0.45...