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 011: D Series Rocket Bluejay Model 1

OOPS Engineers developed a RCS system designed to be able to control rockets where there is little to no atmosphere. and placed it on the Bluejay 1, now, new and improved


Sadly the extra weight made it difficult to control properly and the rocket never made it into orbit. Although it was not a success it did yield good research. OOPS engineers determined that any craft orbiting Kerbin would need more power so the amount of batteries needed to be increase. The also determined there had to be a way to loose the dead weight of spent rocket and empty fuel tanks. Finally they used to fact that they could control the craft because of the RCS and was able to bring the whole craft, minus 1 battery, back to safely crash into Kerbin. instead of exploding around 25 km.
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