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2 hours ago, Kerbalsaurus said:

The limit I'd say is a mass between 15 tons or less.

The post said it was for tourists to have comfort, so how about... a viewing module! Several cupolas, along with other window-y parts, I guess. It'll be called the "Celestial Lounge."

To also help with comfort, it'll have several pamphlets on managing existential dread caused by the Overview Effect.

Oh, I forgot to ask, any tech tree limitations or not?

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1 hour ago, Hypersonic Was Taken Again said:

Thank you! We are Noctilucent Aerospace Cooperative, or NAC. Our logo is https://imgur.com/a/kcZD7DL

We have two potential payloads, OORT-1https://kerbalx.com/HypersonicBuild/OORT-1-Orbital-Omnidirectional-Relay-Transciever

Or EMBARK https://kerbalx.com/HypersonicBuild/EMBARK-ElectroMagnetic-Braking-Application-for-Return-to-Kerbin

Good luck!

 

After doing some basic tests I found the Apetryx-9B can launch the payloads to space easily.

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The payloads have to be launched separately.

They can be sent to Geostationary orbit. 

OORT-1 has to have the fairing expanded.

 

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1 hour ago, Kimera Industries said:

The post said it was for tourists to have comfort, so how about... a viewing module! Several cupolas, along with other window-y parts, I guess. It'll be called the "Celestial Lounge."

To also help with comfort, it'll have several pamphlets on managing existential dread caused by the Overview Effect.

Oh, I forgot to ask, any tech tree limitations or not?

That's a great idea! I would suggest having two docking ports for reasons that will become apparent later. And for the tech tree, just don't make bizarrely and outrageously futuristic.

28 minutes ago, Royalswissarmyknife said:

After doing some basic tests I found the Apetryx-9B can launch the payloads to space easily.

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The payloads have to be launched separately.

They can be sent to Geostationary orbit. 

OORT-1 has to have the fairing expanded.

Nice! I was thinking of using the Apteryx-9 for these flights anyway, I just haven't been able to test them yet. I've been working on a... new project. keep your eye out for that.

Thank you all so much for the help and support, and congratulations @Hypersonic Was Taken Again! I'll share an update on our new found partnership after Aurora 3!

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10 hours ago, Kerbalsaurus said:

The limit I'd say is a mass between 15 tons or less.

We at LoonTech have gotten a really funny idea - since the current RBS series (001-004) is going to be retired after we develop our RBS v2, we might as well attach a RBS to Kerman Station and use that as a fuel depot. To really sell this idea, we propose to add an airlock to the section to use it as a "utility" module. The fins and parachutes, now unneeded, can be removed from the RBS. Hopefully, this will be pretty cheap as well as conforming to the 15 ton limit, since the module is basically the launch vehicle.

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5 hours ago, Watermel00n said:

Hopefully, this will be pretty cheap as well as conforming to the 15 ton limit, since the module is basically the launch vehicle.

Perhaps, since there will be no attached payload, the length of the RBS could be increased and maybe given some larger monoprop tanks for more utility.

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The Celestial Lounge has finished design and construction and will be shipping out to the VAB soon for integration with the launch vehicle.

Think of a cube with each side a Cupola module, and on two opposite corners are docking ports. It was pretty hard to make the shape because of KSP's part attachment limitations.

Then, for fun, I started working on a centrifuge with a cool deployment mechanic, got frustrated, decided to be done with KSP, went to bed, and then suddenly had a great idea that would fix all of the problems I was having. Funny how brains work like that. :whatweneedisashruggingemoji:

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16 hours ago, Watermel00n said:

We at LoonTech have gotten a really funny idea - since the current RBS series (001-004) is going to be retired after we develop our RBS v2, we might as well attach a RBS to Kerman Station and use that as a fuel depot. To really sell this idea, we propose to add an airlock to the section to use it as a "utility" module. The fins and parachutes, now unneeded, can be removed from the RBS. Hopefully, this will be pretty cheap as well as conforming to the 15 ton limit, since the module is basically the launch vehicle.

I really like this idea! However, we have no need for an orbital refueling depo YET. Emphasis on the yet. But I will keep this idea in mind for future missions,

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The Celestial Lounge has arrived!

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(Artist's rendering)

Have your kerbals view the world in style with this gem-shaped gem of a space station module!

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(Artist's rendering)

It's great for viewing those sunsets that are all the rage to photograph these days...

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(Artist's rendering)

Or even our galaxy itself! Contains relaxing space couches, pillows, and an HD TV on the interior for added relaxation.

The Celestial Lounge: View the world in style!

KerbalX: https://kerbalx.com/Kimera_Industries/Celestial-Lounge

Kimera Industries and related companies and subsets are not able to be held accountable or liable for any lack of comfort resulting, directly or indirectly, from this module. Any injuries, resulting directly or indirectly from the use or improper use of this module, must be covered by the affected individual. Kimera Industries and related companies are not responsible for damage to other spacecraft caused by the improper use of this module.

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On 12/6/2023 at 8:58 AM, Kimera Industries said:

Then, for fun, I started working on a centrifuge with a cool deployment mechanic.

Thought you guys would be interested in that centrifuge development. I have some random shots from making one of them.

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FreeIVA got weird when I tried it. Leaving the seat made the whole thing rotate without you.

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43 minutes ago, Kimera Industries said:

Thought you guys would be interested in that centrifuge development. I have some random shots from making one of them.

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FreeIVA got weird when I tried it. Leaving the seat made the whole thing rotate without you.

It looks cool!

However, I do ask everybody to keep discussion about development of spacecraft too a minimum. DM me if you have to share what you've been working on. This is, after all, a mission report, not a discussion thread.

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On 12/9/2023 at 8:20 PM, Kerbalsaurus said:

It looks cool!

However, I do ask everybody to keep discussion about development of spacecraft too a minimum. DM me if you have to share what you've been working on. This is, after all, a mission report, not a discussion thread.

Thanks! My bad. 

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Back to Minmus...

CREW

  • COMMANDER: Stamon Kerman
  • MEV-2 PILOT: Adburry Kerman
  • MISSION SPECIALIST: Coremy Kerman

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Early this morning, the crew climb to the top of the launch tower, ready to board this historic mission. The rocket they will ride is the most powerful in use, and will propel them further than any Kerbal has been in a long time. The  expedition they take is an expedition halted by the disaster of Minty 4 over a year ago. Maybe not that long ago, but long considering how quickly Beyond advances. While the Eve III is quite a reliable rocket, many are still wary about the mission. After all, the Tendagurensis Rocket was a completely reliable launch vehicle and it exploded. But engineers reassure the public that this mission is completely safe. What exactly will this mission though?

Well, it starts here, on Kerbin. The standard rendezvous and docking practices take place, and then the real fun begins. Soon after, the full Aurora Spacecraft will prepare for the TMI burn. Once this is done, it waits for just over a week until Minmus encounter. Then, after orbital shenanigans are done, the crew of two head down to the surface, spend a little over a week there, and perform surface science. Not just our standard science experiments, but also experiments that can be deployed on the surface of Minmus and remain there for further research from ground teams. Effectively, the crew will be setting up a camp site on the surface of Minmus. And during the surface stay, a total of two EVAs will be done, one after landing on Day 1, and one midway through the mission on Day 4. After that, all that has to be done is return to Kerbin.

However, the crew won't just re-enter the atmosphere like a Mun mission. Because of the Habitat being used, the crew will have to put the habitat back into Kerbin orbit, and then head back down to Kebin's surface like any normal mission. It's not all too complicated really.

Now, back to the present.

All of Kerbin holds its breath, as the countdown slowly reaches zero.

"T- 10, 9, 8, 7, 6..."

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4...

3...

2...

1...

...

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"Liftoff! Liftoff on Aurora 3, carrying Kerbalkind on it's way back to Minmus!" - King Kerman (Announcer)

The boom of the Eve III's engines can be heard all across Cape Kerman! Kerbalkind is actually on its way back to Minmus! Crowds watching the launch cheer and root for the spacecraft almost like a sport. However, the spacecraft moves fast, and just as quick as the loud boom came, is faded away. Aurora 3 was now streaking through the skies above the ocean, completely silent to an observer.

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To the crew however, the spacecraft was as loud as can be. It rattled and rumbled the capsule like there was no tomorrow. And pushed back into their seats, the vibration of the spacecraft is felt throughout their entire bodies. But, being Kerbals, they smiled the entire way up without a care in the world.

"We are approaching SRB cutoff in 3, 2, 1, SRB cutoff." - Chris Kerman (Engines)

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"Rog, KSC. Separating SRBs now." - Coremy Kerman

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"Stage 2 separation confirmed... and ignition!" - Coremy Kerman

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"Aurora 3, all systems are good. You are go for orbital insertion." - Gene Kerman (CAPCOM)

"Roger, Gene! Coremy, keep an eye on the engine." - Stamon Kerman

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Aurora 3 enters orbit successfully! No explosions this time. Immediately, well, I'm sure you know the drill. Rendezvous burn, dock, etc.

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Arrival at AMH

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"Hard dock confirmed with AMH!"

"Roger that, Aurora 3. T- 24 minutes until TMI maneuver."

The crew open the hatch to explore what will be their home for the next three weeks. Although limited in time, the quick check shows everything in the habitat is as it should be, so they get back into the command module a prepare for TMI.

After said 24 minutes pass, mission control utters the eternal words...

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"GO FOR TMI!"

The burn continues with no issue, and before you know it, Aurora 3 is off to Minmus! The crew settle in for their long mission, which will enter the record books as the longest mission in history not going to a space station.

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Kerbin slips away beneath the spacecraft

However, we can't show you the rest of the mission yet, as back on Kerbin Kerbalkind prepares to head off to another far flung destination...

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