IST Phoenix Space Capsule

Direct descendant of the extinct Icarus program and optimized for continuous use.

Many aspects have been improved compared to its predecessor.

One of them is greater resistance when landing on land and average buoyancy when splashing down.
(doesn't float too well, landing on dry land is recommended) maximum crash speed is 15 m/s.

It has a perfectly designed interior to greatly simplify its operations, openly making use of MFDs to navigate through space.
The few controls in sight are of vital importance and only one is first hand, the lights.

Visibility was improved.

This in the previous module was a problem since it did not offer too much flexibility when looking outside.
Here the seats were moved a little closer to the windows but keeping the perfect distance so as not to cause first person interface problems.

Simplicity increased, appearance improved.

One of the weaknesses regarding the Icarus was that it either had too much wasted space or didn't feel like what a modern space capsule should be. At that time the Icarus was designed in an intermediate concept between the 60s and the 90s, so the view wasn't as vital as it should be, but it still provided excellent uptime and experience to develop a more reliable and up-to-date model.

Propulsion and engines based on calculations.

The UST team (normally in charge of engine studies) provided the correct calculations to be able to give it an operational range that far exceeds its predecessor, although it is known to be trial and error, but in this case, thanks to the previous experience of the Icarus, it was possible to obtain one of the best designed successor capsules.

Technical aspects

The center of mass is not completely centered, this must be taken into account when accelerating.

The gyro pack (total 7) can keep it stable during flight and docking.

The RCS system is respectively aligned to provide sustainable and precise maneuverability.

It can carry a maximum crew of 4 (in asymmetric configurations it can be 3), the minimum is 2, mostly for operational reasons.

The way in which the solar panels are arranged is so that the exhaust gases of the RCS do not collide with them.

Has an improved escape tower system (the fairing no longer sticks to the side of the capsule). the chosen grain setting is ramp down, it provides maximum thrust almost instantly. (impulse was not chosen as the tremendous amount of propulsion was uncontrollable).

Docking Port size is 150%

It is not recommended for any reason to modify it, it is perfectly balanced and performs its operation in an exceptional way.