It Has Begun

In Kerbal Space Program (KSP) there is a wonderful modification (mod) called Better Than Starting Manned (BTSM). The author of this mod is named FlowerChild or FC for short. FC has created a challenging aspect to KSP. Not only do you do space missions, but with BTSM you have to think about what your next goal is and plan accordingly. When you add in KSP carreer mode, you need to do missions for Funds (the name of kerbal money in game) otherwise your space program will go broke, BTSM adds a level to the game that is just down right fun. For example do you research decouplers or another tank and rocket. Both can get you into an orbit but one will be cheaper for you or will allow you to do a few more missions for the Funds and science.

Now that I have learn most of how it all works. Orbital Object Propulsion Systems will be tracking how it gets things done.

(please note I will try to update at least once a week on Sunday, however some weeks I will not be able to post a mission or four because of my schedule)

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Mission 010: D Series Rocket Bluejay Model 1 Experimental

OOPS Scientist wanted more Gravioli data. So the engineers designed and built the D Series Bluejay 1 rocket.


However at the last moment the OOPS Experimental Division required that new illuminators be tested in space. So like most thing they were slapped on the rocket in pairs. Bluejay 1 X was born.





The launch went smooth and nothing out of the ordinary happen. Mission Control did notice that as the craft got higher the control surface ability to correct the craft's course become diminished. The as Bluejay 1 X entered space the surfaces were useless. Even using the engines, the craft was uncontrollable. Although Bluejay 1 X made it to 94 km above Kerbin, another method of control would be needed if OOPS is going to get a craft into orbit..

Once again a craft that was expected to explode during reentry crash into Kerbin. OOPS engineers are puzzled by this but vow to find out how to get ship safely back to Kerbin


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