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{{Infobox Vessel|name=Shuttle-D | {{Infobox Vessel|name=Shuttle-D | ||
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− | |pic1_text=Shuttle-D in [[ | + | |pic1_text=Shuttle-D in [[low Earth orbit]] |
|full_name=Shuttle-D | |full_name=Shuttle-D | ||
|role=[[NTR]] Transport | |role=[[NTR]] Transport | ||
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|main_engine=90 kN | |main_engine=90 kN | ||
|main_engine_isp=9 kN·s/kg Vacuum/4.2 kN·s/kg Sea level | |main_engine_isp=9 kN·s/kg Vacuum/4.2 kN·s/kg Sea level | ||
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|rcs_engine_template=Engine | |rcs_engine_template=Engine | ||
|rcs_engine=14 x 1,200 N/2 x 1,470 N | |rcs_engine=14 x 1,200 N/2 x 1,470 N | ||
|rcs_engine_isp=1.6 kN·s/kg | |rcs_engine_isp=1.6 kN·s/kg | ||
|max_deltav=4,253 m/s | |max_deltav=4,253 m/s | ||
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|docking_port_template=1DockingPort | |docking_port_template=1DockingPort | ||
|docking_port_1=forward dock: regular docking port | |docking_port_1=forward dock: regular docking port | ||
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The Shuttle-D was designed as a cargo transport, inspired by the [[Shuttle-A]] included with the standard Orbiter package. | The Shuttle-D was designed as a cargo transport, inspired by the [[Shuttle-A]] included with the standard Orbiter package. | ||
− | Launched onto a suborbital trajectory by a [[ | + | Launched onto a suborbital trajectory by a [[Themis]] launch vehicle, the Shuttle-D uses its [[NTR]] engine to provide the final velocity boost to [[Low Earth Orbit]], with 3,000-4,000 m/s of Delta-V typically remaining. This can then be used to place the vessel on a [[TLI]], [[TMI]], or trajectory to many other points in Near Earth Space. |
− | The | + | The Shuttle-D was also designed as a cargo transport, able to carry a maximum of 50,000 kg of [[UCGO]] cargo in 18 slots. Actual payload to orbit may depend on the launch vehicle used and its abilities, with 10,000 kg being a realistic target with the [[Themis-A]] launch vehicle. [[UMMU]] is alsoadded, being able to carry 2 crewmembers with an oxygen supply for roughly 2 years 3 months. Crewmembers [[EVA'ed]] through the main dock can also activate the payload bays and the airlock via [[UMMU]] action areas. |
− | The Shuttle-D can be flown via the Glass Window view or the [[Virtual Cockpit]], which features a pair of functional [[MFD's]]. Vessel status can be monitored via various information displays on the [[HUD]] and the payload bays gear are | + | The Shuttle-D can be flown via the Glass Window view or the [[Virtual Cockpit]], which features a pair of functional [[MFD's]]. Vessel status can be monitored via various information displays on the [[HUD]] and the payload bays gear are controlleable from there as well. Future versions may also include 2d panel displays and more displays in the [[Virtual Cockpit]]. |
− | The RCS | + | The RCS thrsters use [[Hydrogen Peroxide]] monopropellant fuel for attitude control and course corrections. The relatively low ISP (1.6 kN·s/kg in Vacuum) makes efficient use of RCS fuel important throughout a mission. |
== History and evolution == | == History and evolution == | ||
− | The Shuttle-D was originally inspired by the [[Shuttle-A]] cargo transport included with the standard [[Orbiter]] installation. Although originally designed with capabilities similar to the [[Shuttle-A]], the design concept evolved in its later stages towards a more realistic design, based off of current or near term technology. The engine design was based off of the Russian RD-0410 Soviet NTR design, allowing for a high ISP, medium | + | The Shuttle-D was originally inspired by the [[Shuttle-A]] cargo transport included with the standard [[Orbiter]] installation. Although originally designed with capabilities similar to the [[Shuttle-A]], the design concept evolved in its later stages towards a more realistic design, based off of current or near term technology. The engine design was based off of the Russian RD-0410 Soviet NTR design, allowing for a high ISP, medium thrust engine in a much smaller package than the American NERVA. The largest current design flaw as of the 1.0 release is the lack of any type of launch abort system, the absence of which could prove extremely dangerous for a real spacecraft. This may be included in future releases of the Shuttle-D. |
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
− | * [ | + | * [http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=5936] |
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[[Category:Add-ons]] | [[Category:Add-ons]] | ||
[[Category:Vessel add-ons]] | [[Category:Vessel add-ons]] | ||
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