[Stock] SpaceStar V

[Raelsmar]

Hello again!

I\'m back with an updated design of the SkyStar which is launched from the launch pad and is capable of achieving orbit around Kerbin! It is also featured in my in-progress Let\'s Play series (expect a thread about it once I have a few episodes).

Unlike the last design, this version can be rather difficult to land, as a bit more weight has been added to the nose area, which tends to make it front-heavy. RCS-on is suggested for landing. Also, the craft tends to tilt strongly once it has left the thinnest part of the atmosphere, so using RCS and throttling back tends to be necessary.

The orbital stage rocket has been the least stable component, but the version V design\'s linear port RCS has made it slightly more stable. Keyboard adjustment is suggested once out of the atmosphere to make gradual changes to roll, pitch, and yaw!

As always, suggestions about improving the design (I would prefer to keep the final stage somewhat intact, though!) are welcomed!

Enjoy! Screens are forthcoming!

Video link of the previous version:

[OtherDalfite]

Your craft will be more appealing to download if you added some pictures for us to see of it! Just add them as an attachment to the OP.

[Raelsmar]

Your craft will be more appealing to download if you added some pictures for us to see of it! Just add them as an attachment to the OP.

Updated with both screens and video of the previous version

There tends to be a collision issue, where if one loads the craft while it is in orbit, the final two stages experience structural failure and render the brave Kerbals unable to return home. I think this will be addressed in 0.16, but for now, try to get into orbit and land in the same sitting, lest this problem strike you unexpectedly.