Latest shuttle version + interplanetary probe
Vanilla shuttle capable of re-entry without burning up.
Payload to low droo orbit: 1 unmodified fuel tank (9500kg) max
Re-entry: keep craft perpendicular from airstream for maximum deceleration and carry as little fuel as possible. Don’t reenter from too high or too steep. After reentry and under aerodynamic control disable the big elevons for better controllability (less sensitivity).
It carries an interplanetary probe which carries an atmosperic drop pod.
For high payload launches it may be more efficient to fire the orbital engine early, while the ascent engines are still firing. Just like the real shuttle sometimes fired it’s OMS early on some missions. This makes circularizing easier once you have to rely on your orbital engine only.
GENERAL INFO
- Created On: iOS
- Game Version: 0.9.926.0
- Price: $7,691k
- Number of Parts: 198
- Dimensions: 28 m x 9 m x 9 m
PERFORMANCE
- Total Delta V: 5.4km/s
- Total Thrust: 3.6MN
- Engines: 10
- Wet Mass: 2.11E+5kg
- Dry Mass: 33,938kg
STAGES
| Stage | Engines | Delta V | Thrust | Burn | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4.3km/s | 3.5MN | 5.1m | 2.11E+5kg |
| 4 | 1 | 1.0km/s | 102kN | 4.7m | 32,930kg |
| 6 | 0 | 0m/s | 0N | 0s | 25,659kg |
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