KerbalX

Description

The first of my many SLS craft to be uploaded. the SLS Block 1 is the beginning of NASA’s next generation exploration program to the Moon and Mars. The SLS Block 1 is the basic crew variant of the Space Launch System and is scheduled to fly in late 2020 (most likley Q1 2021). The vehicle can put a payload of 70 metric tons into LEO and it’s main purpose is to fly the initial uncrewed test flight of the SLS and Orion MPCV as well as later crew only missions (Artemis 2 and 3). It will be replaced by the much more capable SLS Block 1B by Artemis 4. Additionally, it is planned on being used to launch the Europa Clipper and is designed to trasport the Decent Element of Boeing’s Human Landing System if need be.

The vehicle carries the Orion MPCV which can carry crews of 4 (7 in an emergency) to and from the Moon. The vehicle will be capable of long duration free flight as well as even longer tended flight (attached to another vehicle). So far it has flown once on EFT-1 but that used a Delta IV Heavy, not the SLS.

Just like my Super Detailed Saturn V, this vehicle is as accurate as possible to the real thing. I tried my best to get TWR and burn time correct as well as making capable of flying an accurate flight plan. It is definitely overpowered for KSP but not too much.

Just as much thought was put into the Orion as was the SLS. It has accurate d/v numbers. It does have inaccurate RCS pods because stock-alike ones look terrible.

Controls

1- toggle solar panels

9- jettison launch abort system

Development time was about an hour but this is the culmination of several previous attempts.

A stock rocket called Detailed SLS Block 1 + Orion. Built with 100 of the finest parts, its root part is fairingSize2.

Built in the VAB in KSP version 1.8.1.

Details

• Type: VAB
• Class: ship
• Part Count: 100
• Pure Stock
• Restock recommended