Fendleton Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 For my final mission in 0.21, I decided to try using infiniglide to go as fast as possible (some day, I want to test how atmospheric density affects infinigliders, and also see if they're viable for messing around on Jool). While I'm a fan of the new science system, this is !!SCIENCE!! at its finest, and a fitting way to see out 0.21.Enter the experimental aircraft, the "Really Bad Idea":I don't know how many winglets were on this thing, but it wasn't a good idea.6 seconds after launch, the vehicle is well into its acceleration, and has ripped off both SRBs (which are unable to keep up with the rest of it).7 seconds in......and ominous signs appear: A massive lagspike, and some of the winglets are visibly breaking away. What could possibly go wrong?In a tiny fraction of a second, the craft largely disintegrates in a shower of winglets, aerodynamic effects and hellish lag.One of the three booms rips away from the aircraft (another one had previously torn away and exploded, IIRC).Of course, Jeb being Jeb, he survives this pretty much unharmed thanks to the escape system, and was eager to step up for later tests. I eventually gave up on it after getting the part count up past ~700, mostly comprised of struts and winglets, and only having one flight where the craft did not disintegrate in this fashion. Still, it's been a useful test of how to (try to) make structures that can withstand an acceleration from 0-700m/s in under 8 seconds. Science! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatshtisthis Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Ah... space. I missed you.Used 7 command pods to ensure I have enough torque. Edited October 17, 2013 by Whatshtisthis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsalis Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Help! I have fallen and I can't get up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custard Donut (In Space) Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Wilby Kerman loves everything about space-missions...well almost everything, retrieving the precious science from the SC-9001 unit (complimentary notepad included) can be a bit tricky.http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s656/Sancho545/gfhjhgf_zpsd485ed17.png' alt='gfhjhgf_zpsd485ed17.png'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablonius Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Just finished my second MILOS (Minmus Inspective Lander Of Science...) mission, the first one had to be called off after arriving in orbit around Minmus due to power issues. Jeb broke the flagMILOS stands proud (and rather tall) on the minty lakes of MinmusA rather aggresive reentry procedureAnd all dat science, I can sense the scientists drooling all over it already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadoworgon Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Help! I have fallen and I can't get up.lol so im not the only one whos hit that "quicksand" floor bug there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxmaster-CZ Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 947 science ! Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaras Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) The mayan apocalypse! It hit Kerbin! A monster tsunami has flooded the entire kontinent! KSC has gone the way of Atlantis!(Actually, it's a glitch with the way the water is drawn, it cleared up once I got closer to the planet. I never saw this before...) Edited October 17, 2013 by Awaras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tw1 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (Actually, it's a glitch with the way the water is drawn, it cleared up once I got closer to the planet. I never saw this before...)Quick! They're coming back! Everyone get mopping!Sub-commander Seetop fell over in shock when he saw that the use of electric light had become widespread on kerbin. Things will never be the same again.Bill stood over him, to make sure he was alright.I sorted out the two things on landing legs I had, to avoid trouble when I update. ... Why do my kerbals have no confidence in me? Kerbin has spots. Lastly, an experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rage097 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I have nearly halfway completed my final mission in .21.Here I have docked my Minmus 'dropper' to the station and will send up the fuel and engine then to Minmus away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Scruffy Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 [...]Lastly, an experiment.Wow, what a hot a**! ;P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bioman222 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Here's pictures from my ScienceSat-1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteevyT Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I made a diamond! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketPilot573 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Oops... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tremzack Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Well I now have a problem on my hands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekim98 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 help! I have fallen and i can't get up.where is that?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernbhoy Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 where is that??????KSC 2, on the little island, you can get into the tower now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFOM Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 My first mission in 0.22 SCIENCE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custard Donut (In Space) Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Quick! They're coming back! Everyone get mopping!Sub-commander Seetop fell over in shock when he saw that the use of electric light had become widespread on kerbin. Things will never be the same again.Bill stood over him, to make sure he was alright.I sorted out the two things on landing legs I had, to avoid trouble when I update. ... Why do my kerbals have no confidence in me? Kerbin has spots. Lastly, an experiment.These are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaydeeDem Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 How am I supposed to get all this science back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleorob Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 How am I supposed to get all this science back?image hereSorry buddy, time to transmit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFOM Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Mission number 2 in 0.22, So much science! Brings my total up to over 900. (including spended =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astropapi1 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Brings my total up to over 9000.Fixed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullettMAGNETT Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Decommission of my first Space Station in a Dramatic way hehe enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekes Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I rescued a stranded Mun Crew in High Kerbin Orbit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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