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)

Friday, September 5, 2014

OOPS We Did It Again - LOG 001

Some at OOPS have wonder how we choose our missions and next area of research. Well it is simple
First we review all available contracts.

Here are a few samples ones OOPS have completed in the past.




Looking at the funds we need to decide to get a rocket that either is already built with a few modifications or designed a complete new one to complete the contract. This is where OOPS relies heavily on our Engineers. If they over engineer the rocket it will cost to much or if the try to refit an existing design it may not be suited for the job. Also the engineers can only work with the parts we have research and  as is the case early on in our company's history we just have limited part available.



Here is what OOPS' research path looked like early on.



At this moment in time our engineers only had one unmanned command module, two solid fuel rockets, one liquid fuel tank, one liquid fuel rocket, and basic science equipment ( a thermometer and barometer) with one small battery.

With this OPPS' engineers were able to create the Finch 1 and 2 as well as Tanager 1 and 1 X. All of these gave OOPS valuable research data or funds. As a result we were later able to send a brave Kerbal named Jeb to the great hieght of 12.6km.

Great Job to all us here at OOPS

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