1kk/K Space Hotel Officially Open

[TanDeeJay]

After many experiments, the Kerbal Space Program is proud to announce the Official opening of the 1kk/K Space Hotel.

 

Initial plans was for a single habitat ring, this ring required 4 launches to place all components in space, as initial attempts to launch with a single launch saw no sign of launch stability, so I split it into 4.

Single launch arrangement:

 

Split launch - Hub: 

 

Launch 1 was the Hub module which came with the spokes attached vertically to the center core and placed within a fairing proving a stable launch. The central core also came with a "Screw-Driver" - a small probe containing a reaction wheel, a large RCS tank with a set of RCS thrusters, and a docking port on one end and a snr docking port on the other.  Once at 120k orbit, the "Screw-Driver" is used to take each of the spokes and attach them radially to the core.

Split Launch - Living quarters (3 required):

Then the habitat modules are launched in pairs connected to a habitat lifting module.  Three launches required to get all 6 habitat modules in orbit.  The final stage of this lifting module has sufficient DV to rendezvous with the hub at 120k, and then to return to Kerbin in-tact.  With careful de-orbiting it should be possible to land the habitat lifting module near the space center maximizing part refunds.  Again, the "Screw-Driver" comes to hand docking to the outside docking port on each habitat segment, and then maneuvering the module to align the inside docking port with one of the spokes.  Jebediah complained bitterly about suggested an update to the MKII design requesting to have the outside and inside docking ports aligned, as the offset design of the MKII was extremely difficult to maneuver.  NOTE: there is only 1 "Screw-Driver" supplied with this Habitat Ring.  Do not loose the "Screw-Driver".  They are only available with the purchase of a Habitat Ring, so to obtain a replacement "Screw-Driver" you would need to buy a new Habitat Ring.

So, the designers promptly took Jebediah's comments to heart, and built MKIII Habitat Ring, which they then proceeded to launch, forcing Jebediah to remain with the station for re-commissioning the extra expansion.

Note: the initial lifting module for the hub contains sufficient deltaV to push the completed habitat ring to match orbits with a 1000k orbit space station hence the name:

1000k Kerbin orbit Space Hotel 

or

1kk/K Space Hotel for short...

The "Screw-Driver" contains sufficient monopropellant to be able to maneuver the completed ring from the initial hub lifting module to being docked with your space station.   In tests, the Habitat ring has been maneuvered into place from as far out as 1000m.

Each cabin is built around a Mk3 Passenger Module that has been retro-fitted with Luxurious bedroom, space-bath and space-kitchenette, and can accommodate up to 4 Kerbals.

Lift access takes you through the spokes to the central core where other parts of the space station may be accessed if you have sufficient access permission.  Please submit form 1kk/K-SH-XS1 to the 1kk/K-SH administration if you believe you need elevated access to other parts of the space station.

A heavy objects airlock is available for use upon request.  To use, make sure you have your 1kk/K-SH-apartment key as this will provide you access to the heavy objects airlock if you have been granted access.  Note: the heavy objects airlock looks very similar to a PPD-10 Hitchhiker Storage Container.

NOTE: we do not appreciate Kerbals trying to hitchhike in the airlock!  Any Kerbals found hitchhiking will be sent to work on one of our many asteroids to mine and convert ore to fuel for supplying our happy customers ships ready for their next journey.

Liquid fuel, Oxidizer and Mono-propellant are available for purchase from 1kk/K-SH.  Discounts are available to Kerbals who are staying on the station.

There are 4 Docking port Jr's on the station.  If you require access to a docking port Jr, please fill out form 1kk/K-SH-DPJR1.  you will be notified if there are insufficient docking ports available during your requested stay. (There are sufficient standard docking ports for 1 per cabin.  If you require additional docking requirements for your stay, there may be an additional charge (up to the cost of designing and launching a new docking module.  NOTE: if multiple customers request additional docking requirements, the cost of extending the Space station may at the discretion of the 1kk/K-SH management be distributed between all customers.  However, the management reserve the right to charge the full cost of the expansion to ALL customers who made the request.  you will be notified on arrival which option the management chose)

Enjoy your stay at 1kk/K Space Hotel