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Apparently the image host I used last year is dead now unfortunately. May get around to updating the links at some point.

The TSC Kerbin Asteroid Research Station Two class C asteroids linked together and equipped with a habitation unit, dual port docking station, fuel farm, heavy power generator, twin solar farms, and long-range communications tower. Started out with me seeing if I could manage to dock two asteroids together and I just had fun with them from there.

Both look very nice! How does the f-35 operate as a vtol though with the only vertical jet (that I can see) begin so far forward of the center of mass?

My original design actually had two clamp-o-tron jrs to tether the lander and body together, but when I would undock the lander, the rest of the body would split in half. I finally gave up on the dual design and went with the single clamp-on-tron.

I didn't. Shipped it there in 4 separate pieces and assembled them in Laythian orbit. Not gonna lie, it was a little bit of a pain, but very rewarding

My two stations: The Mathis, hanging out in low orbit over Kerbin as a refueling point primarily for space planes and other ships leaving the system. And my favorite, The Memphis, used as a go between for ships arriving from the Kerbin system and space planes ferrying people and supplies to my base on the surface of Laythe. It has also served as a pretty crucial base for ships exploring the rest of the Joolian system.

I was thinking the same thing when I was testing it, but surprisingly (and i'm using that word quite literally) I have had zero problems reconnecting the lander. I think it has something to do with either the precise RCS controls or the way it's easy to line up with the canards on the lander with the wings on the orbiter, but it goes back together quite well.

I appreciate it, they're some of my favorite little work horses. That big one you were talking about is my TSC Nomad Class transport. Carries up to 9 Kerbals and can make it to Laythe and back on one tank of fuel.

Thanks guys! Here's the craft file, have fun with it: https://www./?11r0t38co11vt9c Operations Manual: Rated to 200,000 m for Kerbin climb, orbit, and re-entry Vr Rotation Speed: 75 m/s Vref Landing Speed (Min Fuel): 80 m/s Vref Landing Speed (Max Fuel): 120 m/s - Following rotation, Pitch to 65 degrees and monitor air intake. - At air intake <.40, pitch down to ~18-20 degrees and keep prograde vector between 4-5 degrees. Keep air intake above .11 - At 1200 m/s, switch engines to closed cycle (2) and pitch to 50 degrees to climb into orbit. NOTE: At roughly 30-40 km, the ship will attempt to turn left. This is easily solved by banking (not yawing) into the turn. A max of 20 degrees right bank may be required for the orbital ascent while still in atmosphere. (1) Toggle rapier engines (2) Switch rapier mode (6) Un-dock lander pod (7) Toggle forward RCS (Disable for space plane operations; engage for lander pod operations) (8) Toggle solar panels (9) Toggle lander pod engines (0) Toggle lander pod landing struts

Fun little toy I made today. The SP24 operates like any normal SSTO space plane, but has the added function of the forward cockpit area detaching to be used as a lander on orbital bodies without atmosphere. Following its mission to the surface, the lander can return to orbit, couple with the main body and continue normal atmospheric operations, even landing on the runway at the KSC. I was actually quite impressed with how well it handles and preforms for a plane held together by by a single docking port. As with all my ships, this was created and flown entirely without mods or part clipping enabled.

This looks awesome man, very nice job!

Thanks! It was all a lot of fun to build too

Just landed a new colony in Laythe so I needed an orbital facility to serve as a go between for SSTOs returning from the surface and ships coming and going from the Kerbin system. The result was the TSC Orbital Docking Facility: The first of its kind to go into service, The Memphis is equipped with four docking ports for smaller craft, two for larger interplanetary craft, and multiple more of different sizes for various mechanical and fueling ships. Shown below, the station with the TSC Olive Branch, TSC Lawrence, 3 SP13-Es, a SP21 Sabre. and a TSC Lunar Lander docked. The Memphis comes equipped with ample liquid fuel, oxidizer, mono propellant, zenon gas, and electricity to keep ships stationed at Laythe supplied for months. Additionally, the station is able to house up to 30 kerbals at one time between its labs and crew quarters, making for a great orbital home if need be. As with all my ships, this was created and flown entirely without mods or part clipping.

This really is impressive, my computer is practically lagging just from looking at the pictures haha

Gotta give credit where it's due, that bike is excellent. Video was great too, nice job.