fuel tank habitat mod

[Don0303]

way back there were plans and concepts for converting the shuttle's external tank into a habitat once in orbit, i think this would work really well for a ksp mod, possibly using materialkits to convert empty tanks, maybe even have premade modular habitat segments to fit any fuel tank, can't currently find any mods like this and I think it could be perfect for setting up simple stations, especially for those who like 70s style NASA builds

Edited November 4, 2023 by Don0303

[Don0303]

thinking this could be possible in a roundabout way using a small part with an offset IVA, with the idea being to attach it to the fuel tank, maybe using the pathfinder deployable habitat module?

[Foozle]

BDB has wet workshop parts.

[Don0303]

57 minutes ago, Foozle said:

BDB has wet workshop parts.

oh nice! def going to check that out, but I was thinking more for stock and stockalike fuel tanks and with more choice in convertible tanks, more having it be something optional on almost any discarded tank

[Don0303]

ok im currently stuck on wether it should be a module built into duel tanks, or if it should be a separate part that you can attach to any tank, so started a poll for anyone who has thoughts

[Don0303]

ok so the current plan, this part would be the Habitat Conversion Module, this would be attached to the tank and contain some docking ports, on the side it has attachment nodes for each habitat section, you can connect different sections depending on the fuel tank size and what kind of habs you want (crew, command, workshop, lab, deepfreeze, etc), honestly, I may be able to make this myself with a bit of work

Edited November 4, 2023 by Don0303

[Don0303]

step 0.1 complete! might actually be able to do some of this myself!

[Don0303]

proof of concept parts working!

[Don0303]

still some stuff to work out, but looking good!

[Don0303]

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