KerbalX

Description

An entry for the Auto-Staging challenge, for stock hard mode - payload and safe return.

Note that per rules, the configured staging sequence has to be ‘reset’ in the VAB before rolling out to the launch pad.
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A stock rocket called KSP-ResetStager-1. Built in the VAB in KSP version 1.2.2, with 37 of the finest parts, its root part is mk1pod.
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An entry for the Reset Staging Challenge, stock hard mode. Delivers an autonomous satellite to orbit and returns the pilot safely home even after the staging sequence is reset.
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Challenge Usage

• Load the craft, then RESET the staging sequence before rolling out to the launch pad.
• Set SAS to stabilize, throttle to full, stage for lift off on SRB.
• At 70m/s, switch SAS to follow prograde.
• Stage to release empty SRB, then again to fire LFO engine.
• Switch to map and watch apoapsis, cut throttle at around 85km.
• Set a maneuver node for circularization.
• Manually deploy the fairing, the antennae and the solar panels.
• Start the circularization burn early, the LFO is intentionally about 60-65m/s short.
• Stage to release the empty LFO stage, then engage RCSto finish the burn.
• Correct your inclination as needed, there is plenty monoprop to do so.
• Point normal or anti-normal and undock the payload into its orbit.
• Point prograde and stage to release the fairing base.
• Use RCS to burn for reentry.
• Stage parachute.

Video of the craft in action: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gwp3oyu6abtf57m/KSP122-ResetStager-1.mp4?dl=0

Details

• Type: VAB
• Class: ship
• Part Count: 37
• Pure Stock

Mods

• Squad (stock)