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 013: D Series Rocket Bluejay Model 3

With our next goal in sight, a polar orbit, OOPS engineers created the Bluejay 3 rocket. They gave it more delta-v since it was not getting the assist from the Kerbin rotation.




The Bluejay 3 increase the lifting rockets from 4 to 5 and added one more solid rocket booster to bring the total up to 5. They added a FL-T400 fuel tank on top of the FL-T800 so the second stage would have more fuel to burn. To deal with previous model anemic energy the put on 6 POT-2-XL batteries. Finally they change out the second stage engine from a LV-420 to a LV-T15. This change the max thrust of the second stage from 50 kN to 215 kN.

The launch was a complete success giving the Bluejay 3 a polar orbit with an apoapsis of 72 km and a periapsis of 88 km




The researcher received all the data from the Gravioli, while Bluejay 3 has about 350 unit of electricity left and a very tiny amount of fuel. As of the report, Mission Control believes they can degrade the spacecraft's orbit enough so it burns up in the atmosphere.

OOPS engineers think they have finally solve the re-entry heat issue and want to deploy the E series of rockets to test that out. OOPS will soon have at least one "lucky" Kerbal flying around Kerbin soon.
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