Inactive Cosmos Shuttle 4th or 5th attempt

[ILovespace3]

Yes, I know. This mission has kind of been my white whale for a while. But I finally have done it. Last time, I didn't reach it because my shuttle didn't look very good. But I'm back, with a more capable and aesthetically pleasing model. To compare, here is the shuttles 4th edition.

First of all, the heat shields look so ugly, not clipping to the shuttles nosecone, and the tail is just a aerodynamic piece. Plus, there is no RCS, making docking near impossible.

Now, here is the 5th edition. No explanation needed.

Now, for the mission!

Payload and Shuttle Buildgrid:

Launchpad:

LEO:

Payload Deployment:

Return to Earth:

Mission Log:

@Mooncrasher

 

[ILovespace3]

Oh, whoops! Mooncrasher changed his username to Pink ! Sorry about that!

 

[ILovespace3]

Hello? Anyone?

 

[Mario Hobbs]

I think the heatshield in the front could be changed, or gotten rid of altogether, it kind of detracts from the build; also isn’t the orbiter meant to be reusable?

 

[ILovespace3]

I think the heatshield in the front could be changed, or gotten rid of altogether, it kind of detracts from the build; also isn’t the orbiter meant to be reusable?

Reusability is not a requirement. Technically possible, but I don't try it.

 

[Mario Hobbs]

Reusability is not a requirement. Technically possible, but I don't try it.

I thought recovery for the stage was a requirement at least though.

 

[ILovespace3]

I thought recovery for the stage was a requirement at least though.

I think you're mistaking this for the reusability challenge.

 

[Mario Hobbs]

I think you're mistaking this for the reusability challenge.

No, it says "The shuttle’s orbiter must also land back on Earth, undamaged (any landing method, that is not a glitch or an exploit will be accepted)". the orbiter has to land

 

[ILovespace3]

No, it says "The shuttle’s orbiter must also land back on Earth, undamaged (any landing method, that is not a glitch or an exploit will be accepted)". the orbiter has to land
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IT. LANDED. I literally have photo evidence! I don't understand what you think I've done wrong.

 

[Mario Hobbs]

IT. LANDED. I literally have photo evidence! I don't understand what you think I've done wrong.

The top of the shuttle landed, though I don't see any evidence of the bottom orange bit (the orbiter) landing.

 

[floatingfuel]

The rules doesn't mention that the booster has to be landed, but in my observation, many shuttle entries don't usually land the booster.

For your shuttle, I agree with Hobbs, that the vertical heatshield should be removed, and the bottom heatshield should cover the entire nose cone. By doing that, the shuttle should be reentering in a low angle of attack.

 

[Mario Hobbs]

The rules doesn't mention that the booster has to be landed, but in my observation, many shuttle entries don't usually land the booster.
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I don't know, I'm pretty sure the booster counts as a Stack/Orbiter/, Meaning that it should be landed but idk

 

[Orion]

I don't know, I'm pretty sure the booster counts as a Stack/Orbiter/, Meaning that it should be landed but idk

No, it is not a requirement.

 

[Whiskey Tango Foxtrot]

I don't know, I'm pretty sure the booster counts as a Stack/Orbiter/, Meaning that it should be landed but idk

Thats for reusability. If that was the rule, it would essentially make most of the shuttle challenges void as this explains:

 

[ILovespace3]

It's been about a week and a half...

 

[John Spaceflight Simulator]

Rah Pink!

 

[ILovespace3]

IT'S BEEN 2 WEEKS. RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

 

[ILovespace3]

Ugh...
It's been almost a month...

 

[John Spaceflight Simulator]

Pink Altaïr
!!!!!!!!

 

[Lemniscate Biscuit]

Yes, I know. This mission has kind of been my white whale for a while. But I finally have done it. Last time, I didn't reach it because my shuttle didn't look very good. But I'm back, with a more capable and aesthetically pleasing model. To compare, here is the shuttles 4th edition.
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First of all, the heat shields look so ugly, not clipping to the shuttles nosecone, and the tail is just a aerodynamic piece. Plus, there is no RCS, making docking near impossible.

Now, here is the 5th edition. No explanation needed.
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Now, for the mission!

Payload and Shuttle Buildgrid:
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Launchpad:
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LEO:
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Payload Deployment:
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Return to Earth:
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Mission Log:
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@Mooncrasher

This looks great (imo).
SOMEONE GET THIS GUY HIS BADGE

 

[Whiskey Tango Foxtrot]

Pink
Jesus

 

[ILovespace3]

I honestly feel like Pink is ignoring me. It's been a month and I still haven't got a response...

 

[John Spaceflight Simulator]

I think it's more likely that Pink just literally isn't seeing the pings

 

[ILovespace3]

Grrrrrrr

 

[ILovespace3]

I am become goblin