Cloud Aerospace Is in the Sky!

[munlander1]

14 hours ago, ZooNamedGames said:

Imgur/Reddit tradition. 

I knew it!

Edited June 8, 2017 by munlander1

[Benjamin Kerman]

On 6/4/2017 at 7:32 PM, ThatGuyWithALongUsername said:

KSP could use a hybrid SRB, it would work well... but first the "flea" needs to changed into a vacuum-optimised SRB.

Could I direct you to my mod Ludicrous Propulsion Systems?  

Really excited about this. I would love more updates!

E: Are you going to stream launches?

Edited June 8, 2017 by Benjamin Kerman

[ThatGuyWithALongUsername]

2 hours ago, Benjamin Kerman said:

Could I direct you to my mod Ludicrous Propulsion Systems?  

I've seen it, the parts look useful, but I prefer parts with custom models and textures.

On a semi-related note, I've messed with modeling and texturing before, and while it's not great, it's ok. I'd be happy to help if you'd like any 

[MajorLeaugeRocketScience]

2 random ideas I had:

Cloud Two:

Cloud Three:

Made of Cloud One plus with Luna upper stages. Can be used for MEO, HEO, or heavy sat orbits.

Edited June 9, 2017 by MajorLeaugeRocketScience

[ThatGuyWithALongUsername]

Just now, MajorLeaugeRocketScience said:

2 random ideas I had:

Cloud Two:

 

Cloud Three:

 

Made of Cloud One plus with Luna upper stages. Can be used for MEO, HEO, or heavy sat orbits.

Isn't that what the Vapor is for?

[MajorLeaugeRocketScience]

Yeah but why not use existing infrastructure as a more cost effective back-up? Soyuz-5/Feniks is just a backup but would work amazingly

[Tristonwilson12]

Vapor uses existing infrastructure with its Boosters and avionics/software

Plus Vapor can RTLS

[MajorLeaugeRocketScience]

5 minutes ago, Tristonwilson12 said:

Vapor uses existing infrastructure with its Boosters and avionics/software

Plus Vapor can RTLS

One of the main reasons I love Titan III and Angara was the insane amount of flexibility they had need a launcher with 2 tons capacity? Need 70 tons next week? Done!

Seriously, flexibility is a great idea for a launch vehicle. No matter the capacity, a flexible LV based off smaller, proven models will be more cost effective and reliable than a purpose built model due to mass production and whatever laws govern wayward explorers. How else would Titan have survived 50 years?

[Tristonwilson12]

The only thing is, Luna doesnt even have a Payload fairing because they are sounding rockets, they have a section (the nosecone) that holds he science/mission and it seperates to be recovered by parachute, so there really wouldn't be a payload small enough for a cloudone with a luna on top

[MajorLeaugeRocketScience]

Shhh.....

"I'm sure the government would buy it."

[Tristonwilson12]

1 minute ago, MajorLeaugeRocketScience said:

Shhh.....

"I'm sure the government would buy it."

Who says we havnt already militarized cloudone

[Benjamin Kerman]

1 hour ago, ThatGuyWithALongUsername said:

I prefer parts with custom models and textures.

Those are coming soon^TM. Working on it!

21 minutes ago, Tristonwilson12 said:

Who says we havnt already militarized cloudone

dun Dun DUUUUUNNNNNNN!!!

[Tristonwilson12]

18 minutes ago, Benjamin Kerman said:

Those are coming soon^TM. Working on it!

dun Dun DUUUUUNNNNNNN!!!

Stockalike Cloud Aerospace style parts

[ThatGuyWithALongUsername]

30 minutes ago, Tristonwilson12 said:

Stockalike Cloud Aerospace style parts

I had that idea too... different design options in ksp mods never hurt anyone 

[Joseph Kerman]

I am pretty sure that Cloud Aerospace was unclear about the satellite request. What does 1U mean?

[Tristonwilson12]

5 minutes ago, Joseph Kerman said:

I am pretty sure that Cloud Aerospace was unclear about the satellite request. What does 1U mean?

10x10x10cm satellite is 1Unit or 1U

[Joseph Kerman]

Okay...

If I may request, a new rocket design that hopefully won't go over the budget, a Moon Lander?

[ZooNamedGames]

11 hours ago, Joseph Kerman said:

Okay...

If I may request, a new rocket design that hopefully won't go over the budget, a Moon Lander?

Already working on that... although Idk what @Tristonwilson12's stance will be on that.

[Tristonwilson12]

meh

[CobaltWolf]

12 hours ago, Joseph Kerman said:

Okay...

If I may request, a new rocket design that hopefully won't go over the budget, a Moon Lander?

That's a lot of Blender modeling.

[Tristonwilson12]

6 minutes ago, CobaltWolf said:

That's a lot of Blender modeling.

#ToMuchWork

[TheEpicSquared]

Seeing as there's a Cloud and a Vapor rocket, I wonder if there will ever be a Mist? Would fit the weather-related theme.

EDIT: Or Haze. 

Edited June 9, 2017 by TheEpicSquared

[Tristonwilson12]

1 hour ago, TheEpicSquared said:

Seeing as there's a Cloud and a Vapor rocket, I wonder if there will ever be a Mist? Would fit the weather-related theme.

EDIT: Or Haze. 

Mist is the project name for CloudOne

[TheEpicSquared]

1 minute ago, Tristonwilson12 said:

Mist is the project name for CloudOne

I see. 

On another note, is the material you're using to make the rockets black, or are you painting it black? If the latter, wouldn't it make more sense to paint it white, seeing as that wouldn't absorb as much heat? Especially since you're launching from Nevada, it can get quite warm there, to say the least. 

[Tristonwilson12]

1 minute ago, TheEpicSquared said:

I see. 

On another note, is the material you're using to make the rockets black, or are you painting it black? If the latter, wouldn't it make more sense to paint it white, seeing as that wouldn't absorb as much heat? Especially since you're launching from Nevada, it can get quite warm there, to say the least. 

its made from Carbon Composites