HOPE-K
by The_Black_Badger
uploaded 2020-10-14
| Version 2 of 3
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VAB
stock spaceplane
#Japanese #Space #Shuttle #HOPE-X

Description

The robotic version of the crewed Alliance-V shuttle, the HOPE-K provides a flexible and versatile cargo-hauling platform.

This is an update on the older version of the HOPE-K, built with refined techniques.

Flight instructions

Like the Alliance-V, the first stage is primarily used to gain altitude and ascent should be steep.

Turn on SAS, throttle to full, and stage. Keep nose pointed vertical until speed reaches at least 100 m/s. Then, turn on RCS, and begin a very gentle gravity turn.

After reaching 80-85 degrees, you can fly hands-off until booster burnout. The shuttle will wobble some, and will force itself into continuing the turn.

After booster burnout, the nose should be well above 45 degrees.

Push to your desired apoapsis, and cut throttle. When circularizing, SAS and RCS will help keep the shuttle stable, but it remains easy to fly until the booster runs out of fuel.

Action Groups

0) Toggle cargo bay.
1) Toggle shuttle engine.
Abort) Deactivate all booster engines and separate from launch stack.

Notes

-The payload bay has not been certified for full loads of fuel or ore, but should easily accommodate the mass of any reasonable probe or relay that fits within it.

-Payloads are attached to a Jr.-size docking port, which has been activated as a decoupler, and had fuel crossfeed turned off.

-The HOPE-K weighs approximately 5 tons less than the crewed version.

-Utilizing an RTG for electricity supports nearly-unlimited-duration missions.

A stock shuttle, the HOPE-K, inspired by the cancelled JAXA HOPE-X.

Built with just 201 parts. Built in the VAB in KSP v1.10.1.

Details

  • Type: VAB
  • Class: spaceplane
  • Part Count: 201
  • Pure Stock
  • KSP: 1.10.1

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