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)

Showing posts with label Sparrow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sparrow. Show all posts

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Mission 009: C Series Rocket Sparrow Model 3

Since someone had to go back up to get the research data Bill failed to bring back, Jeb Kerman decided to "volunteer" for the mission. OOPS engineers dried out Bill craft, refueled it and readied it for launch. Jeb loaded up his snacks and launched toward space.


Every thing went well as he climbed almost 40 km above Kerbin, collecting the need goo data for the OOPS scientist.

Mission 008: C Series Rocket Sparrow Model 3

While still working on proper reentry procedures, OOPS scientists decided they need more data from high atmosphere. However current capsule most likely could not keep the Kerbals inside alive, so it was decided that the engineers needed to create a pressurize capsule. the end result was the Sparrow 3



Sparrow 3 added a middle tank and engine as well as 2 more control surfaces and upgraded the 2 small batteries to the new larger versions. Of course OOPS scientist included to GOO Capsules on the side for other experiments. Much to the dismay of Jeb, Bill Kerman was selected for this mission. The goal of the mission was to collected data on goo at different altitude but also go higher into the atmosphere and report back to what is happening up there from a Kerbal perspective.

Mission 006: C Series Rocket Sparrow Model 2

Bob Kerman looked at the footage and flight data of Sparrow 1 and knew he had the answer. He and the engineers were working on a new device Bob called a control surface. With a few modification Bob help create Sparrow 2



Bob added four control surface, removed the barometer and  place the extra batteries to the outside of the rockets. The engineers assured him that the craft was balanced. So bad was ready to take on the mission to launch and go no higher than 25 km and report back. There was one thing Mission Control added to the mission. He had to do it not spend more than 1000 Funds after the mission was complete otherwise the extra would come out of his pay. Considering how little kerbalnauts make, if Bob failed, he would be paying for his miscalculation for the rest of his life.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Mission 004: C Series Rocket Sparrow Model 1

OOPS mission select board notice there was a mission to send a Kerbal at least 12.5km and bakc alive. Jebediah Kerman persuaded the engineer to design a new rocket series; C Series Sparrow 1.