2015 Duna Exploration Proposal “Ignis Vulpes�

[sharpspoonful]

I know I posted something similar before, but I have renewed interest in this, and a new set of mods. So without further ado:

2015 Duna Exploration Proposal “Ignis Vulpesâ€Â

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Intent- To plan, engineer, and launch a long-term Duna research base and support equipment for an undetermined amount of time. This will include regular crew rotations and resupply missions, and to bring back any monetarily or scientifically valuable raw material and research data from Duna and it’s mun Ike.

Execution- There will be five phases, with the first phase launching on day 116. Phase IV will be followed by semi-regular launches for refit/resupply/return flights.

• Phase I
  Planning, designing, and testing the rover/satcom relay, MKS/OKS wheel placements, module layout schematics, atmospheric entry and the corresponding lift and propulsion packages.
  

• Phase II
  Launching a rover with orbit-based mapping probes for scanning/mapping Duna’s surface for feasible landing sites, to scan for Kerbonite and other raw resources; to land the rover in the vicinity the projected site for geological, atmospheric and resource measurement; establishing a dedicated satcom relay over the vicinity of the projected site.
  

• Phase III
  Launching habitation/C3/agricultural/storage modules and a crew of 6 into LKO and burn into a Duna capture during the transfer window (Optimally, the crew should descend to the BIVOUAC separate of the habitation module and its intended landing site. In the case of crew lander loss, failure and/ or malfunction, it would be acceptable utilize the habitation modules as a secondary means to land at the BIVOUAC, however it is not recommended).
  

• Phase IV
  All secondary equipment (I.E. secondary life support systems and primary research systems) will be launched once the habitation modules are in position and operational on and above Duna, and will utilize the following transfer windows.
  

• Phase V
  Sending a small orbital station that will facilitate crew rotations and orbital construction via EPL.
  

Construction will be accomplished in part by with KASA’s sister space-faring administration, KOSMOS, and utilizing several domestic contractors to include, but not limited to: KW Industries, Umbra Space Engineering, AIES Communications, KAS Systems, and SUMDUM Industries. KASA will also be using internal engineers, mission architects, and test dummies pilots. Over the course of the next month (real time), KASA (Kerbin Aeronautics and Space Administration) will present images, live streaming, and documentation (.cfg files) for recording purposes, and to be inspected and tested by other agencies at their own discretion.

This will come with caveat however. Any RL priorities, such as work, study or spousal duties with be my focus. I will attempt to have streams as often as possible, usually 8am to 10am EST/5am to 7am PST.

Stream link: http://www.twitch.tv/thesharpspoonful

Edited February 14, 2015 by sharpspoonful

[Sampa]

Sounds good...I can't wait to see what you do!

[sharpspoonful]

Alright! I Will be live for a few hours! I'll be planning for the first Phase this morning!

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Some testing shots:

Here is the SC1 launch on a ULA Block 2L2B Lifter assembly for getting satellites and whatnot into Kerbin's SOI.

I'll be streaming again in 15 minutes or so if anyone wants to watch.

Edited February 6, 2015 by sharpspoonful

[sharpspoonful]

Good evening, fellow kerbalnauts! Life took hold, but I was able to make some progress on the colonization efforts! Pictures will be posted when I get home (5am PST), and I'll share some craft files and my mod list. Both KASA and KOSMOS are excited to share the results of hundreds a few test flights, mock ups and test builds. Thanks for looking!

Edited February 14, 2015 by sharpspoonful

[sharpspoonful]

Man, Life seems to be kicking me in the butt! I had car issues yesterday that kept me from my computer. But without further delay here is what KASA and KOSMOS have accomplished so far:

• KOSMOS and KASA has completed 95% of the launches to build what both administrations have agreed to name, Vulpus One, and has it manned for testing.
  
• KASA has conceptualized the DunaMite exploratory rover, While KOSMOS has finished the launcher.
  
• KASA has built subassemblies for all lifting rockets outside of the Zuyok 7-OKTK and the DunaMite.
  
• KASA has built a prototype lander that hopefully has enough lift to reenter Duna orbit.
  
• KOSMOS has begun the process of designing the satellites that will be used for inter planetary comms and keosyncronous orbit.
  

This leaves Phase I almost complete, and will bring kerbalkind one step closer to landing on Duna.

KASA and KOSMOS Proudly released these photos for your enjoyment.

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Gonna try streaming again. Jump on, I'll try to get my feed stable. I'll answer any questions! I'll stream for as long as I can.

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Streaming is a no-go, unfortunately. I don't have the bandwidth to maintain a stable steam. Sorry.

Edited February 14, 2015 by sharpspoonful