Project Starchaser Shuttle

[N_Molson]

Just curious, how the fuel is supposing to get through the heatshield ? That's the part I don't get with that interesting concept of detachable engine pods. :hmm:

 

[Loru]

It will go around heatshield. Like oxygen lines in from SM to CM in Apollo.

 

[Loru]

Docking mechanism (stolen from XR3), and EVA hatch added to cargo bay.

2.6 x 5.8 meter cylider shown as reference inside cargo bay.

 

[Urwumpe]

Just curious, how the fuel is supposing to get through the heatshield ? That's the part I don't get with that interesting concept of detachable engine pods. :hmm:

Aside of the simpler solution mentioned by going around the heatshield:

 

[Loru]

And DX9 test (no bump mapping yet)

 

[Capt_hensley]

^ Umbilicals Mystify me beyond the normal curiosity. I know they work, I've seen them work from a distance, but I lack the details of how they really work.

 

[Urwumpe]

^ Umbilicals Mystify me beyond the normal curiosity. I know they work, I've seen them work from a distance, but I lack the details of how they really work.

Practically, they are just interfaces, that can be separated. Nothing really special and there is a really good book by NASA, how the umbilicals evolved from the V-2 to the Saturn launchers.

The big magic is, how things are grouped together into a single interface.

 

[Loru]

Due to time constrains I cannot work on multiple projects right now.

Therefore I release meshes and textures for that for free under Beerware license:
Here is thread and link to files: http://www.orbiter-forum.com/showthread.php?p=538065#post538065

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