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As with the Delta IV, this craft is more for the rocket itself than the payload it carries. I should probably try working on payloads, come to think of it...
But I'll try to perfect my rockets, first.
Ever since I learnt of it, this has been one of my favourite rockets, right next to SpaceX's Falcon 9. I love that a vehicle so small (in comparison with other launchers, anyway) is so capable, and that Rocket Lab intend to attempt first-stage recovery at some point.
As for the build: I know, the text is wonky. But come on, it's text, in a game where to make letters you have to stick rectangles to the side of a cylinder. I did my best, I will keep trying (on this and other rockets). I may also add parachutes to the first stage soon, although we dont have steerable parafoils in the game yet, unfortunately. Other than that, I've done the best I can with the rocket. The engines are electric, although the "batteries" on the second stage don't really do anything but look the part. They are staged to jettison, as well, like on the real Electron, though obviously while on the actual rocket they serve a purpose, here they just do it to look cool. I have a screenshot, you can see it there. Not the closest thing to the real rocket, but as close as I personally could get. Anyway, let me know what else you think I should try to add to this (I will try adding a kickstage at some point, the rocket isn't quite capable of orbit without the payload's own engine firing (I don't think...I haven't achieved it yet, let me know if you do; a 75km or lower orbit MAY work)).

GENERAL INFO

  • Created On: Windows
  • Game Version: 0.9.404.0
  • Price: $1,430k
  • Number of Parts: 79
  • Dimensions: 17 m x 1 m x 1 m

PERFORMANCE

  • Total Delta V: 30.1km/s
  • Total Thrust: 341kN
  • Engines: 11
  • Wet Mass: 11,047kg
  • Dry Mass: 2,374kg

STAGES

Stage Engines Delta V Thrust Burn Mass
1 9 2.6km/s 306kN 58s 11,047kg
3 1 27.5km/s 20N 7.06days 581kg

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