Lander from the movie Interstellar (or almost from the movie)
As in the case of the ranger, this lander was executed with some amendments and improvements made by GRYPHON Corporation in cooperation with NASA
The Lander is a multi-purpose lander used for both cargo transportation and colonization missions. Its main feature is 6 thermonuclear engines powered by two compact tokamaks.
How to fly?
"Slow down, racer" is an important point. For takeoff, use the vertical engines (they are signed). As soon as you reach the desired altitude, activate the main engines and turn off the vertical engines. When entering Earth orbit, it is recommended to keep the speed below 1500 m / s, because, let's be honest, the aerodynamics of this lander is something between a flying axe and a flying tin can. When descending into the dense layers of the atmosphere, you should also not exceed this threshold. To dock, activate the maneuvering thrusters(I had to make them very powerful, since in the movie they could rotate an entire orbital station), and for docking, use one of the two Docking Ports. For braking in the atmosphere, you can use the Lander body itself or vertical engines.
Enjoy your flights, friends
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