Recent content by Scorpius

Unfortunately, unlike NORAD, there is no public access to the SKKP database.

Thank you for your good comments! Work on this was a bit more complicated, had to use some unusual tricks to get everything work properly. So, I am glad that you liked the result! :)

This is satellites Deimos 1, UK-DMC 2, Nanosat 1B, AprizeSat 3 and 4, that were launched as piggyback payload on July 29, 2009.

The Dnepr rocket is a Russian/Ukrainian space launch vehicle based on the liquid-fuelled R-36M UTTCh ICBM (SS-18 Mod 4) that is now operated by launch provider “Kosmotras” to deliver satellites and spacecraft to orbit. Addon includes two configurations:Dnepr LV with standard Head Module for...

Since this launcher configuration is slightly different from the serial Angara 1.2, here's new meshes and scenario for Angara Launch Vehicle addon, if someone wants to recreate the launch:

Solving the problem with solar arrays For proper animation after crew module separation, you need last version of Spacecraft3 module: "Spacecraft3 patch". All previous version will cause problem, as it were reported above. I also had the old version, and only now noticed it (not without help...

Yes, unfortunately there is a bug, but I'm pretty sure it's due to not full compatibility between Spacecraft3 and Orbiter 2010, because this happened with other addons on that module too. I was expecting that after separation camera focused on the capsule, so theoretically what happens to the...

PTK NP is acronym for Russian "New Generation Piloted Transport Ship" - partially reusable manned spacecraft currently under development by Russia for replacement Soyuz, analogue to US Orion spacecraft. First launch was scheduled to take place in 2018. Add-on includes: Base spacecraft version...

Interestingly, for the first time was used new ascent profile, which is slightly increased launcher capabilities. Drop zone for the second stage was in the Japan Sea, very close to the coast near Vladivostok city. As a result, many people captured reentering of second stage, thinking that it was...

Progress M-20M successfully inserted into orbit. Docking is scheduled on 2:26 UTC (28 July).

Well, that was very "spectacular" launch... Seriously, that's a shame! :facepalm: Another video with good view angle "Apocalypse in HD"

Undocking video: shadow of unfolding antenna visible at the first seconds

Besides, all other animals (29 of 30 experiments) survived. So we can consider this mission as successful! :) Video from landing zone in news block:

http://en.ria.ru/science/20130519/181232414/Space-Capsule-Returns-Cosmic-Rodents-to-Earth-after-Month-Long.html Unfortunately, according to the new information, all gerbils and half of mice died during satellite flight due to equipment malfunction. :( :facepalm: