Serial Space Station: Add your own module! (Closed - check out the new Community Space Station thread instead!)

[max_creative]

Just now, KAL 9000 said:

Ok, thanks ! The first section (of maybe 3 or 4, it's a big SSTO (but reliable and awesome)) will be launched as soon as KSP loads. Here are some screenshots of it in the SPH with Kronal Vessel Viewer:

 

Awesome ssto!

[JebsDead]

I claim the save file ...

I'm confused...

The last save file link I see is from Jetski after his maintenance mission. 

After that I see KAL 9000 and max_creative talking about conflicting changes but nobody has claimed the save file or posted a new link. 

So I claim the save file (from Jetski after the maintenance mission.) 

I'll be quick.  If anyone else has the file or I'm missing something let me know. 

[QuesoExplosivo]

KAL 9000 has the file, and I'm next after he's done. (Read the last few posts.)

[JebsDead]

Ok, I'm still confused though. I see discussion but I don't see anyone explicitly claiming the save file (or linking to a new one) since Jetski's maintenance mission.  I'll abandon my mission and try later.  I release any claim on the save file.   

[CheckYoStaging]

What is the status on the Jool mission?

 

 

Edited May 3, 2016 by CheckYoStaging

[QuesoExplosivo]

KAL 9000 claimed the save file, and his mission is in progress. When he's done, he'll post the save file, and I'll add my module. Then I'll post the file and you can have a turn.

[Kepler68]

Really wish I could send up a tug for everyone but my lowest part count gets to ~ 14 without docking ports (darn RCS thrusters) still looks like an awesome challenge! Good luck to... Well everyone  And bring back awesome pics of the beach party on Laythe! 

Edited May 3, 2016 by Kepler68

[QuesoExplosivo]

I need to go to sleep now, so if KAL9000 gets done, then someone else can go, as long as they get done before 1300 UTC tomorrow.

[KAL 9000]

5 hours ago, QuesoExplosivo said:

I need to go to sleep now, so if KAL9000 gets done, then someone else can go, as long as they get done before 1300 UTC tomorrow.

KSP keeps crashing on me . Luckily, I quicksave and make progress each time. Right now, rendezvous is complete. I had MechJeb start the docking, because although I'm good at docking, I don't want to accidentally bump into and break anything. The first section of the SSTO was almost docked... And then KSP crashed.

[Jetski]

Ok, sounds like @KAL 9000 will have to try again later. Latest save is my maintenance mission posted on the OP. Cleared for next launch. I'll encourage people to test fly their modules before taking the save, so others can contribute in the meantime. Cant help kraken attacks though  Cant wait to see the next module!

[QuesoExplosivo]

Ok then, I'm doing my mission. I have the save.

[KAL 9000]

Understood. I have screenshots of the failed mission, though! It was launched on a Delta IV from the Real-Scale Boosters Stockalike mod, but all modded (besides KAS/KIS, which we all have) parts were deorbited or didn't make it into orbit.

[QuesoExplosivo]

Here's the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/o8qdyho5vhmozq0/KSS.sfs?dl=0

I also added the remaining fuel and oxidizer that wasn't needed for the deorbit burn (about 500 units).

I've tested the heat shield module with up to 40 tons, and as long as the vessel behind it has enough control authority to keep it pointing forwards, it can handle a reasonable Jool aerocapture. It doesn't have any propulsion (including RCS) and can't generate electricity (although it can store 4000), so make sure you're on the right trajectory for the descent probe to descend into the atmosphere when you undock it. I suggest doing this at your apoapsis after aerocapture/braking.

Edited May 3, 2016 by QuesoExplosivo

[JebsDead]

I claim the save... 

[JebsDead]

 

Done. 

I added a large fuel "capsule" and topped off all of the LF/O fuel tanks on the station. 

Save file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pnjr09an53q1b45/KSS.sfs?dl=0
 

My thought is that I would fly up 7 docking ports on my next mission and attach them to the capsule.  Then perhaps start moving modules to the capsule as the core of a proper space station.. as opposed to a bunch of lawn darts in a smallish asteroid.  What do you think?  
 

I'm pretty sure the claw of the module I attached the capsule to is attached to the drill not the asteroid.  That's why it seems to me floating in space. 

Here's the current station:


 

Here's the mission album:
 

 

Edited May 3, 2016 by JebsDead

[Jhawk1099]

@Jetski Perhaps make an entirely new shipyard for the Jool mission? This would allow you to raise the part count because you would not have to deal with the lag of the rest of the station. I say this because it is more or less impossible to make a useful ship section with 8 parts

[JebsDead]

It's very doable.  Here's a Jool capable ship in two missions: 

Pol/Bop/Val capable lander: 6 parts plus docking port
 

Mothership: 8 parts plus docking port



That said, I think multiple stations would not be a bad idea.

Edited May 3, 2016 by JebsDead

[QuesoExplosivo]

Likewise, landing legs on that lander might be advisable (though I understand the need to keep part count low).

[JebsDead]

Landing legs could be added with KAS.  I don't need no stinking landing legs though.  

[max_creative]

5 hours ago, JebsDead said:

My thought is that I would fly up 7 docking ports on my next mission and attach them to the capsule.  Then perhaps start moving modules to the capsule as the core of a proper space station.. as opposed to a bunch of lawn darts in a smallish asteroid.  What do you think?  

Or I could replace the class B with a class E with my new KSS rocket mountain express... If the pad doesn't explode during the final testing today...

[JebsDead]

It had to be done ...

 

 

[MarkoeZ]

2 hours ago, JebsDead said:

It had to be done ...

 

 

LMAO 

 

[Enceos]

@JebsDead I lold  

 

I must say, our station looks more like a super heavy duty asteroid colonization

[Jetski]

18 hours ago, Jhawk1099 said:

@Jetski Perhaps make an entirely new shipyard for the Jool mission? This would allow you to raise the part count because you would not have to deal with the lag of the rest of the station. I say this because it is more or less impossible to make a useful ship section with 8 parts

You say impossible, I say engineering challenge.

22 hours ago, KAL 9000 said:

Understood. I have screenshots of the failed mission, though! It was launched on a Delta IV from the Real-Scale Boosters Stockalike mod, but all modded (besides KAS/KIS, which we all have) parts were deorbited or didn't make it into orbit.

Post! Failed missions are part of the fun. Also KIS &KAS part can be used during mission but not left on station. It has to be usable pure stock, and any mod parts at all will delete the station on load.

[KAL 9000]

40 minutes ago, Jetski said:

You say impossible, I say engineering challenge.

Post! Failed missions are part of the fun. Also KIS &KAS part can be used during mission but not left on station. It has to be usable pure stock, and any mod parts at all will delete the station on load.

OK, I will post the screenshots in a bit.