IonStorm Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Many have asked about the asymmetrical solid booster configuration, so here is an article on the Atlas V 411 configuration and OSIRIS-REx. https://spaceflightnow.com/2016/08/08/buildup-of-unusual-launcher-begins-for-nasas-asteroid-sample-return-mission/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IonStorm Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 Our Common Core Booster is in the VIF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas H. Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 This is an interesting mission to recreate. I really enjoyed crating the automated solar panels with kOS. The robot arm to extract a probe was fun too. I had to use infinite electric Charge at many points due to not properly adjusted solar panels. Some config files setting are different from standard. (The dish range to 30 Gm and the weight of steel plates to 7.5 kg / m^2). Without doing all the homework prior to the mission, I flew this: https://youtu.be/oCXegq3YlBU There are still many bugs in my code, after struggling with the simplified (KSP) version of the mission, one learns to appreciate how much the profiles have to think things through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev7787 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 What does using Stock Sized Real Solar System count as? (RSS/Stock)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IonStorm Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 5 hours ago, Bev7787 said: What does using Stock Sized Real Solar System count as? (RSS/Stock)? I'm unfamiliar. This is our solar system at 1/10th scale? If so, I think it is Stock KSP with mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev7787 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 9 hours ago, IonStorm said: I'm unfamiliar. This is our solar system at 1/10th scale? If so, I think it is Stock KSP with mods. Yes, it is real solar system, stock-sized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IonStorm Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 If you are hunting for more information for mission realism there is a media event today: What: NASA Headquarters Press Briefing on the Launch of OSIRIS-REx When: Today, Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 2 pm EDT How to Watch: The broadcast will be on NASA TV and live streamed through their website at http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv More Details, including a full list of speakers: http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-to-host-media-briefing-on-launch-of-asteroid-bound-spacecraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev7787 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/08/21/video-preview-of-the-osiris-rex-mission-to-sample-an-asteroid/ Im just going to leav this here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IonStorm Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 11 hours ago, Bev7787 said: http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/08/21/video-preview-of-the-osiris-rex-mission-to-sample-an-asteroid/ Im just going to leav this here... The information and downloads of the videos are here: http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/Gallery/OSIRIS-REx.html https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/osiris-rex_press_kit.pdf http://www.asteroidmission.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/OSIRIS-REx_FactSheet.pdf 8/20/16 was media day at KSC, so be on the lookout for news stories and interviews that might interest and give you insight into your challenge entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I got my new compuer a few weeks ago, so I've started work on my entry. Where can I find the Bennu mod again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev7787 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 15 hours ago, Dman979 said: I got my new compuer a few weeks ago, so I've started work on my entry. Where can I find the Bennu mod again? Front page in the spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev7787 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 When you combine mods, anything is possible. (KK Launchers Pack, NEBULA Decals) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemetal Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 So hyped! Go Atlas! Go Centaur! Go OSIRIS-REx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwind Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Erm, guys? Why is there not more hype about this? It launches tonight! http://spacenews.com/osiris-rex-cleared-for-thursday-launch/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camacha Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Somehow I feel they missed a huge opportunity by not calling it the Terran-OSIRIS-REx. Edited September 8, 2016 by Camacha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andiron Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Good luck for the launch ! Crossing my fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IonStorm Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Everything looks good for launch tonight, the enable plugs were set on the spacecraft and final doors closed out on the fairing in the early morning of 9/6 and rocket was rolled to the pad 9/7. I take my station on console this afternoon. You can follow it on NASA TV: http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html#public While you wait, here are some pre-launch press briefings. (One includes a poster to this forum.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwind Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) So is this the official hype thread for OSIRIS-REx then? I was already wondering why there wasn't one over in Science & Spaceflight, where they usually pop up! Remember to leave some fingernails intact tonight, @IonStorm Edited September 8, 2016 by Streetwind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtualCLD Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 7 hours ago, Streetwind said: Erm, guys? Why is there not more hype about this? It launches tonight! http://spacenews.com/osiris-rex-cleared-for-thursday-launch/ There's plenty of hype here at work. Launch party tonight starting an hour before the window opens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 3 hours ago, IonStorm said: Everything looks good for launch tonight, the enable plugs were set on the spacecraft and final doors closed out on the fairing in the early morning of 9/6 and rocket was rolled to the pad 9/7. I take my station on console this afternoon. Wait, you have a station on console? What do you do? And do your saves get corrupted? Cause that would be bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IonStorm Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 37 minutes ago, Dman979 said: Wait, you have a station on console? What do you do? And do your saves get corrupted? Cause that would be bad. I don't have a go/no go call, but I am the Project Scientist and the science lead for contamination control. For the latter, should there be an anomaly with the purge system, I need to be informed and ready to make recommendations. For the former, I will experience the details so I can share them with other scientists and the public--including you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racescort666 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I'm super excited for this launch/mission. Good luck to @IonStorm and team! HYPE! Real life rocket science! I'm getting too excited, I'll sit back down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemetal Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I have a few hours. I might as well take a stab at this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IonStorm Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 I added more images to the same album. http://imgur.com/a/0RbED (I guess these albums don't display anymore, I've been busy and hadn't noticed) On May 26, 2016 at 4:38 PM, insert_name said: Wow that cool, is the spacecraft going to reenter as well or will it be able to continue exploring The spacecraft will jettison the sample return capsule to land on Earth. At the same time the spacecraft will divert away from Earth and enter into heliocentric orbit. We expect it to have plenty of fuel and the full instrument suite. There it is an asset be used, should NASA choose to. On May 26, 2016 at 3:01 PM, insert_name said: so @IonStorm how is it going to collect the samples, is it going to land or just brush against it? OSIRIS-REx extends the 3m TAGSAM arm and autonomously descends to the surface of Bennu. It touches for about 5 seconds before the spring in the arm and pushes it away from the surface. During that 5s, high pressure N2 gas fires and stirs up the regolith (stones and dust) and blows it into the TAGSAM head, which is essentially an air filter. TAGSAM stands for Touch And Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism. We have been describing this TAG as a gentle kiss or a high-five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotengineer Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Enjoy the launch! I have work so I'm going to miss it . Good luck @IonStorm and the rest of the team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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