KerbalX

PLEASE NOTE:
Since KSP v1.1, Squad decided to ‘fix’ the attachment rules of Mk2 fuselages. This has led to some unexpected/inconsistent/buggy behaviour when rotating Mk2 fuel parts, so you may find that some of these parts are flipped over (aesthetics issue only). If this bugs you, please upvote the issue on the bug tracker and message Squad about a fix :). There’s a topic about it on the forums here, PM me if you want the pre 1.1 part config files.

Details

• Type: SPH
• Class: spaceplane
• Part Count: 96
• Pure Stock

Description

Stock drone transport SSTO with dual cargo bays, deliver twice the amount of junk to space! The Gemini can haul a 2x5.6 t payload to 100x100 km LKO. Built in KSP 1.7.3 by Yakuzi.

Action groups
1. Toggle RAPIER engines, control from Mk2-DC
2. Switch RAPIER mode, toggle reaction wheels
5. Toggle air brakes
7. Toggle communications array
9. Toggle docking bay
0. Toggle cargo bay

Ascent profile
1. Press Z, T, then 1
2. At 120 m/s, pitch up gently, set and forget attitude of 10 degrees, tap s or w when tail fins are about to overheat
3. When starting to lose speed (~1430 m/s), press 2 to switch to closed cycle mode
4. Burn to desired apoapsis (<=120 km @ 11.2 t payload tested), set SAS to prograde
5. Circularise at ~apoapsis

Descent profile
1. Burn retrograde until periapsis of ~35 km
2. Press 2 to switch to air-breathing mode, level wings and set SAS to prograde
3. At 70 km, set SAS to stability assist, keep attitude between 0 to 80 degrees
4. Under 400 m/s , adopt a glide angle of 0 to -20 degrees
5. Approach runway at ~90 m/s, flare and touch down

Version History
2019-07-22: Updated for KSP 1.7.3
2018-02-25: Published for KSP 1.3.1