The Apollo Applications Program: 1.0 Edition

[Frozen_Heart]

First mission done. Apollo 4 was successful and went without a hitch.

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Edited August 14, 2015 by Frozen_Heart

[DBowman]

_IMGUR_tR0xd_/IMGUR_ and replace the _ with [ or ] to make 'tags'

[Frozen_Heart]

_IMGUR_tR0xd_/IMGUR_ and replace the _ with [ or ] to make 'tags'

Still hasn't worked. I just get the wrong turn thing instead :/

[DBowman]

did I get the album id wrong? now I cannot see it. Here is all the BB codes http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/misc.php?do=bbcode

(IMGUR)3DTwC(/IMGUR) this worked for me with one of my albums and replacing ()s with []s

Edited August 14, 2015 by DBowman

[Frozen_Heart]

did I get the album id wrong? now I cannot see it. Here is all the BB codes http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/misc.php?do=bbcode

(IMGUR)3DTwC(/IMGUR) this worked for me with one of my albums and replacing ()s with []s

I did it like that. Used the embed album feature in imgur and copied and pasted the code. then added those tags. Still hasn't worked. Double and triple checked it all as well.

[Xeldrak]

Gene K.: 'Wernher?'

Wernher von K.: 'Vhat is it Gene,? Ve are very busy.'

Gene K.: 'Err...we still have a probe to launch?'

Wernher von K.: 'Vhat probe? Ve are assembling ze LEM - ve got no time for ze probes'

Gene K.: 'The Seer VII probe, Wernher. The booster is already getting checked out.'

Wernher von K.: 'Probes...Probes...who cares about probes? Just launch it and put it down somewhere!'

Gene K.: 'You don't care?'

Wernher von K.: 'No! Now leave, Gene. And launch ze probe! We need a clear launchpad!'

The final Seer probe: Seer 7

The final probe of the Seer program has completed it's mission. The booster worked just fine - as always. After a rather boring cruise to the Mun, the Logi stage decelerated the probe enough to let it land on it's own. The probe touched down in the munar Highlands. Another milestone in our nations journey to the Mun!

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@Frozen_Heart No, you don't need to use the embed album feature. You just copy the string that identifies your album from you browser bar (In your case it's imgur.com/a/tR0xd) and paste it between the imgur-forum command like this:

[*imgur]tR0xd[/imgur]

(remove the *)

By the way - that is a nice Apollo 4 recreation. But I miss the reentry and splashdown part :/

Still, you have a really cool looking booster

Edited August 14, 2015 by Xeldrak

[DBowman]

How about type exactly what you try but change the [] to () so we can see. We must be misscommunicating somehow since you can see I've posted many albums.

Edited August 14, 2015 by DBowman

[DBowman]

<< Apollo 4, 7, & 8 - the beginning

<< Previous Apollo 9, & 11

Apollo 18

Apollo 18 album

 

• A rover, ASLEP science pallet, MunarEScape System, Munar SubSatellite, and a telescope camera on the CSM.
• The rovers need PV or fuel cell to be worth taking. Either the batteries are too weak or the power draw too high, Munar Module and rovers share the same issue.
• ASLEP has RTG so I guess that's fair game now for AAP missions.
• Watch out with TACLS - the suit LS need electricity, if you are on a rover the rover will eat it all if you let it.
• A telescope targeting mod would be good, it's probably not designed to look at the ground as you fly over but if it could lock onto a target it might be fun.

 

I guess this completes the Apollo program - on to AAP...

for scoring:

20 - Saturn Five uses 5 engines on the first stage, 5 engines on the second stage, and one engine on the third stage. +20

10 - Free-Return Trajectory until in Mun's SOI. +10

10 - Lander stored behind a fairing. +10

05 - Leave Descent Stage on Mun. +5

05 - Include ALSEP Science Package on Apollo 11-18 +5

10 - Include Lunar Rover on Apollo 11-18 +10

07 - Include Lunar Landing Escape System (And test it in a quicksave-simulation) on Apollo 11-18 +7 ( tested 'live' )

05 - Include Lunar Sub-satellite on Apollo 11-18.+5

20 - Stock. +20 (Use only stock parts) (for the 'rocket part' right? I used parts from TAC and a HullCamera telescope for fun)

05 - Launch Escape System. +5

10 - Use fuel cells for power generation only +10 (ASLEP had RTG and Subsat had solar cells, the CSM & Munar Module had fuel cells)

26 - Use a Life Support mod +26 (TAC LS)

= 133 total

Next Apollo 19 - Duna and Eve flyby >>

Edited January 25, 2021 by DBowman
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[Frozen_Heart]

Frozen_Heart No, you don't need to use the embed album feature. You just copy the string that identifies your album from you browser bar (In your case it's imgur.com/a/tR0xd) and paste it between the imgur-forum command like this:

[*imgur]tR0xd[/imgur]

(remove the *)

By the way - that is a nice Apollo 4 recreation. But I miss the reentry and splashdown part :/

Still, you have a really cool looking booster

That worked! thanks

I didn't include the re-entry and splashdown as the first example I looked at didn't have them. I assumed they weren't needed for that mission.

[Xeldrak]

The first flight of the Odin Munar Excursion Module (MEM): Odin V

The launch vehicle for the Odin V mission is the Sleipnir IB. It is the smaller cousin of the mighty Sleipnir V but still able to put the MEM into orbit around Kerbin. Since the MEM legs were not used in this test, they were not installed.

The rocket launched just after sunrise and worked perfectly, inserting the second stage and MEM into orbit around Kerbin. The MEM then separated and fired it's descend engines several times. 42 minutes into the flight the MEM performed the "fire in the hole" test: firing it's ascend engine just before seperating the descend stage. After all tests were done the ascend engine was fired another time for reentry. The MEM burned up in the Kerbin atmosphere.

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[Frozen_Heart]

Apollo 7 complete. Everything went well though fuel was a little tight.

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Edited August 14, 2015 by Frozen_Heart

[DBowman]

-Skylab: Using a modified Saturn V, put a Workshop into orbit. The Apollo Telescope Mount must use a Lunar Module Ascent Stage-Based design.

Does anyone know how this works? I tried to looks for some pics - it just looked like they'd taken a LM A Stage and bolted it sideways to the end of the Skylab cylinder and then put the telescope stuff 'on the LMAS top node'? is that right? what role did it play? did they put something useful inside or was it just a convenient structural element? (worlds most over engineered cubic oct strut)

[Bev7787]

I think it was a structural element OR people went inside it.

[Rhomphaia]

-Skylab: Using a modified Saturn V, put a Workshop into orbit. The Apollo Telescope Mount must use a Lunar Module Ascent Stage-Based design.

Does anyone know how this works? I tried to looks for some pics - it just looked like they'd taken a LM A Stage and bolted it sideways to the end of the Skylab cylinder and then put the telescope stuff 'on the LMAS top node'? is that right? what role did it play? did they put something useful inside or was it just a convenient structural element? (worlds most over engineered cubic oct strut)

In the original ATM concept (which was a much shorter mission launced with a CSM rather than an orbital workshop) it would have been an LMAS with the DS replaced by the telescope hardware. Crew would have gone in it

This concept carried over to the wet workshop concept, where the ATM would have launched seperately and been docked to the workshop.

In the Dry workshop, it was pretty much a structural and electronic element, the CMGs were in there. Crew did not go inside. and had to EVA to access it for changing film in the cameras.

Controls were located in the Multiple Docking Adapter.

[adamgerd]

I will try this AAP and I will use FASA mod also

Edited August 16, 2015 by adamgerd

[WooDzor]

^you'd better.. might as well start with the mercury programme.. just to warm up a bit

[Spacetraindriver]

Have you read my mind?!?! I've been thinking about something like this since i finished my Saturn V! It's about time the MLV's get some attention!

[Xeldrak]

The second and final unkerballed test of the Sleipnir V: Odin VI

Once in orbit, the objective of this mission was to send the CSM and a mockup MEM on a trans-munar trajectory. However, the Mun was not in position for a trans-munar flight and the CSM engine was used to simulate a "direct-return" abort, droping the apoapsis to about 2,800 km. On the return leg, the engine fired once more to accelerate the craft to simulate the nominal munar return trajectory. One hour, 25 minutes after launch the capsule splashed down in the ocean.

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[DBowman]

<< Apollo 4, 7, & 8 - the beginning

<< Previous: Apollo 18

Apollo 19: Kerbin - Duna - Eve - Kerbin flyby

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• Kerbin - Duna - Eve - Kerbin - two flybys one mission.
• There are some tools to find flybys, free returns, & and gravity assists ( http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/36476-WIN-KSP-Trajectory-Optimization-Tool-v0-8-Now-with-Flyby-Maneuver-Sequencing%21 , and one by PLAD ).
• But I found Spanier had worked out some plans ( http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/45338-Knowledge-Base-Gravity-Assits-and-Free-Return-Trajectories ).
• I couldn't wait so used one of Spanier's plans for this fly-by.
• My Saturn V stage 3 had some 'excess tank-age', so by 'over filling it' and replacing a fueled Munar Module with HabSpace I could get the delta V from a Saturn V+, I'll need to being out the MLV for a Duna landing.
• I think I should have/can change the number of conics KSP will draw to make it easier to 'chain' sequences of maneuvers
• I'll have to look to see if Precise Node mod lets you set 'true anomaly' for a node, I had to eye-ball / change the time and see 'if it turned out right'

>> Next Apollo 20 - Double Duna

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[Xeldrak]

Day 1: This is super exiting! Docking practice was awesome. Space is just great.

Day 3: Seems like there was a small miscalculation. We are running low on snacks.

Day 4: I just ate the last snacks. Bob and Bill were rather irritated.

Day 6: All science experiments are done. Time to slack.

Day 7: We are mostly reading books now. Space is a little boring right now.

Day 8: Bill started chewing the book he brough. I think he is missing the snacks.

Day 9: Bill and Bob don't talk anymore. Bob is only caring about his thesis he is writing.

Day 10: Bob accidentally jettisoned his thesis while using the toilet. Tensions are running high.

Day 11: Finally! The mission is over! Time to fire the retros!

The first manned space mission of the Odin program: Odin VII

This mission was commanded by Valentina Kerman' date=' her crew are Bob and Bill Kerman. Their mission was an 11-day Kerbin-orbital test flight to check out the redesigned Block II Odin Command/Service Module with a crew on board. It was the first launch of a Sleipnir IB vehicle to put a crew into space, the first three-person space mission.

The rocket launched succesfully from the KSC and put the Spacecraft into a 101 km x 97 km around Kerbin. After one orbit of systems checking the S-IVB was seperated. Another orbit later the service propulsion system (SPS) was activated and the CSM reaproached the S-IVB stage. The crew then practiced a simulated Munar Module rendezvous and docking.

The Odin hardware and all mission operations worked without any significant problems, and the SPS, the all-important engine that would place the craft into and out of munar orbit, made several firings. After eleven days in space the capsule reentered and splashed down in close proximity to the KSC.

Contrary to popular belief the astronauts did not have to swim to the coast.

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[Xeldrak]

The second kerbaled spaceflight in the Odin space program and the first kerballed spacecraft to leave Kerbin orbit: Odin VIII

In it's first kerballed launch the Sleipnir V booster worked flawlessly, using it's first two stages to put the Odin craft into orbit. After two orbits of system checking the S-IVB fired up to put the craft on a trajectory to the Mun. Once on it's way the third stage was separated aswell and the CSM was on it's own from then on.

The journey to the Mun took one day. Due to orbital mechanics the Munar Orbit Injection (MOI) had to take place behind the Mun and therefore out of contact with the ground station. Once the craft reappeared from behind the Mun tensions in the ground control center relaxed, the craft was in a perfect munar orbit. Bob Kerman, the crew scientist, started at once to make observations of the Mun - looking especially at future landing sites.

After over 20 hours in munar orbit and after witnessing a stunning Kerbin-rise the crew fired up the CSM engines once more for the Trans-Kerbin Injection (TKI). Once again the engine worked flawlessly and put the craft on the intended return path.

Another day later the crew shed the service module as they closed in on Kerbin. The capsule hit the upper regions of our atmosphere with an unthinkable speed of over 3200 meters per second. Once again radio contact seized as hot plasma engulfed the capsule. But the tried and tested heat shield protected the brave crew and three days and three hours after launch the capsule splashed down into the Kerbin ocean. The crew is safe and sound back on Kerbin!

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[Norcalplanner]

-Skylab: Using a modified Saturn V, put a Workshop into orbit. The Apollo Telescope Mount must use a Lunar Module Ascent Stage-Based design.

Does anyone know how this works? I tried to looks for some pics - it just looked like they'd taken a LM A Stage and bolted it sideways to the end of the Skylab cylinder and then put the telescope stuff 'on the LMAS top node'? is that right? what role did it play? did they put something useful inside or was it just a convenient structural element? (worlds most over engineered cubic oct strut)

This may be too late (I was just reviewing the thread after being away for a week) but the ATM was launched on top of the Skylab, then moved to its position on the side once in orbit. I screwed up my "Starlab" and launched it with the ATM already on the side with some counterweights and a horrendously huge fairing. Feel free to learn from my mistake.

[Xeldrak]

The third kerballed mission in the Odin space program and the first flight of the Command/Service Module (CSM) with the Munar Excursion Module (MEM): Odin IX

The launch itself was almost uneventful, the Sleipnir V booster worked as expected. A small explosion occured during first stage separation that did not influence to remaing ascend. After orbital insertion the crew spent one orbit with system checks before separating the CSM and preparing for MEM extraction. The CSM turned around, docked with the MEM and used it's RCS to pull it away from the S-IVB stage.

The next day was spent with checks of the MEM and several test firings of the Service Propulsion System (SPS). On day two board engineer Bill Kerman entered the MEM to power up it's systems. Pilot Valentina Kerman followed and after several more checks they undocked and took the MEM on it's first kerballed flight. They moved about two kilometers away before heading back to again dock the two spacecraft.

Day three started with another test firing of the SPS. After moving to a higher orbit the MEM undocked again and Valentina and Bill took it on a more thorough test ride. Using the MEM descend engine they moved over 30 kilometers away from the CSM. On their return leg they seperated the ascend stage of the MEM and used it's engine to dock with the CSM. Valentina and Bill Kerman then did another EVA to transfer back to the CSM.

After undocking from the ascend stage the crew spent eight more day in space, testing their equipment, navigation and the SPS. On the eleventh day the SPS fired one last time to intiate reentry. The capsule separated from the service module and splashed down close to the KSC only ten minutes later.

The mission was the second manned launch of a Sleipnir V rocket and it proved the MEM worthy of kerballed spaceflight. Further tests on the Odin 10 mission will prepare the MEM for its ultimate goal, landing on the Mun.

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[Xeldrak]

The final rehearsal, the fourth kerbaled mission in the Odin space program and the second to orbit the Moon: Odin X

The Sleipnir V booster worked flawless during the ascend and put the Odin craft into a 108km x 104km orbit around Kerbin. After two hours of system checks it was time for Trans-Munar Injection (TMI). The S-IVB stage fired up and put the craft a free return trajectory to the Mun. Shortly after completing the burn, the CSM separated, turned around and docked with the MEM. It then used it's RCS to pull the MEM away from the spent stage.

After a one day trip to the Mun the Service Propulsion System (SPS) fired up and put the spaceship into a 52kmx47km munar orbit. After serveral orbits around the Mun checking systems Commander Valentina Kerman and Munar Module Pilot Bill Kerman entered the MEM and activated it's systems. They then used the MEM's RCS to pull away from the CSM and intiate a simulated landing. Using the descent engine they lower the MEM orbit to a point where powered descent would beginn. But instead of landing on the Mun, they jettisoned the descent stage and used the ascend engine to rendezvous with the CSM. After five hours of thorough testing the ascend stage docked with the CSM and Bill and Valentina again entered the Command Module.

After undocking the crew spent another day in munar orbit before they again fired up the SPS for the trans-kerbular injection. The engine worked as expected and put them on perfect return trajectory.

Another day later the capsule spashed down on kerbin after five days in space. The crew returned savely back to Kerbin and now ready for the big mission!

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[Whirligig Girl]

Getting close to the big 11 mission Xeldrak. Make sure you PM me when you're done with the basic Apollo stuff.