NSEP Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Inspired by this thread: The title explains it all doesn't it? My favourite Launch Vehicle probably is the SLS, although very expensive, and despite its slow development, i think its awesome to see a mishmashed Space Shuttle Launch Vehicle turn into an almost-Saturn V equivalent rocket. Also, i really love the Long March 5, its a powerfull vehicle that does not get the attention it deserves, its sad that not alot of people look at CNSA, and appreciate their work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adsii1970 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Whichever launch vehicle requires the least amount of course corrections when I hit the space bar! Probably not the answer you were looking for. On a more serious note, as my skills with rocket design improves, the launch vehicles change. It's kind of hard to choose one that's my absolute favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxwellsDemon Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Real-world? Taking everything into account, I don't think you can beat Old Number Seven, the Korolev-developed Semyorka. In its Sputnik, Molnyia, Vostok, Voskhod, and Soyuz variants and sub-variants, it is truly the workhorse rocket of the Space Age. Plus, it just looks neat (and rather Kerbalesque, meaning that in a good way). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Kerman Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 The Ares V and the Titan 3E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekL1963 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 It's my avatar... (You didn't specify what it was launching...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB666 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 7 hours ago, NSEP said: Inspired by this thread: The title explains it all doesn't it? My favourite Launch Vehicle probably is the SLS, although very expensive, and despite its slow development, i think its awesome to see a mishmashed Space Shuttle Launch Vehicle turn into an almost-Saturn V equivalent rocket. Also, i really love the Long March 5, its a powerfull vehicle that does not get the attention it deserves, its sad that not alot of people look at CNSA, and appreciate their work. Chinese aren't exactly promoting their space science on a global basis the way other nations do: Their claim to fame is the blew up on satellite with another satellite causing a great increase in space debris. They landed a robot on the moon that made a p in the lunar sand and then died. They could certainly work on the Public relations. For example Space Center Nanking or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 40 minutes ago, DerekL1963 said: It's my avatar... (You didn't specify what it was launching...) Once ze rockets come up Who cares vhere they come down? Zat’s not my department! On that note... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB666 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, DDE said: Once ze rockets come up Who cares vhere they come down? Zat’s not my department! On that note... Nice strut connectors, are they using a reverse spoiler as a decoupling separation enhancer. I think I designed this rocket about two years back Edit: The CCCP must stand for something, for the life of me I can't remember what. Edited November 17, 2017 by PB666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaarst Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, PB666 said: Edit: The CCCP must stand for something, for the life of me I can remember what. Сою́з Сове́тских Социалисти́ческих Респу́блик, you're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB666 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 yeah that was it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) 59 minutes ago, PB666 said: yeah that was it http://i.imgur.com/C5FfO02.png Edited November 17, 2017 by DDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB666 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 The joke was kind of missed, I noticed the illustration was from 2017, so I was curious why there was the plate stamp of an empire that ceased to exist in 1989 and that never really had a serious moon program in the 15 years before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSEP Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, PB666 said: Chinese aren't exactly promoting their space science on a global basis the way other nations do: Their claim to fame is the blew up on satellite with another satellite causing a great increase in space debris. They landed a robot on the moon that made a p in the lunar sand and then died. They could certainly work on the Public relations. For example Space Center Nanking or something like that. I only really care about the rockets themselves and not (as much) the story behind them, but i understand. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB666 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Start with 30 kT, light match, 2 kT in orbit. Pick a desert Island to launch from, not very neighbor friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Augustus_ Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Either UR-700 or BFR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Kerman Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Any rocket I am not sitting on top of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekL1963 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 6 hours ago, DDE said: Once ze rockets come up Who cares vhere they come down? Zat’s not my department! When you work on/with something for almost a decade, one gains a certain fondness for it. That's all I can say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemetal Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Well probably the BFR but if we’re talking about rockets that are currently in service, Falcon 9. Watching the booster land is like watching a second launch, only reversed. Fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 2 hours ago, James Kerman said: Any rocket I am not sitting on top of. In my case, it's just the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Kerman Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 12 minutes ago, cubinator said: In my case, it's just the opposite. You, Sir, are a steely eyed missile man and I wish you success in your endevours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSlash27 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 'Nuff said -Slashy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalou Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Ariane 5 I like its smooth shape and proportion, big SRB, cryogenic engines, built by teamplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperFastJellyfish Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Saturn V Von Braun posing with V beauties: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 1 hour ago, James Kerman said: You, Sir, are a steely eyed missile man and I wish you success in your endevours. Thank you. I am working towards my goal and I intend to succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmbralRaptor Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Soyuz-U. Records include: most launches (786), most successful launches (765), most launches in 1 year (47 in 1979). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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