Vertical SSTO

[kmMango]

Alright, guys, I've got a big one here.

The goal: build a vertically launched SSTO in the VAB

Requirements:

Stock parts only

Must carry a minimum crew of Seven

No part clipping

No extreme air hogging (beyond reason)

No glitch-drives

Capable of docking

Has landing legs

No EVA Seats

Engine powered landing ( 3 parachutes allowed max)

All requirements met: 50 points

Bonus Points for:

Having more than 1500 m/s of Delta V once in orbit ( payload can separate once in orbit.) +20 points

Landing on engine power +15 points

Uses only rocket engines +10 points

Doesn't use 0.23.5 engines +10 points

Special

Potato Computer Award-Lowest Part Count

Carpooling Award-Greatest Number of Kerbals to Orbit.

I look forward to seeing some designs. SSTO Spaceplanes don't carry enough cargo to justify their use. IMO they are also focused on too much by SSTO builders.

If you need some inspiration, take a peek at this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuttle_SERV

Edited April 24, 2014 by kmMango