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Here we go. I'll be using Altaïr's IRIS so it can be more challenging :p.

This is the launcher for the mission. It has three stages, and able to carry 50T to orbit.
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In total, there are six launches. The launch profile consists of three parts: get to 40km x 75km, then 75km x 75km, and finally parked or docked at 90km x 90km. After that, the final stage will be emptied and dumped back to Earth.

Every payload's fuel is adjusted so that the total cargo mass is 50T. Eventually, all the fuel will be transferred to the Propulsion Module

The first launch delivered the Core Module, where astronauts work and sleep.
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Next, Comms Module, Antenna Dishes and Assembly Drones is launched. Before docking, those Antennas and Drones are rearranged.
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The third launch gets Docking Port and Power Module in orbit.
There's no important reason why I deorbit the structural part now, I just forgot to do that previously.
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To be continued..
 
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The fourth flight launches the Solar Panels. They are docked to the Power Module. The Assembly Drones are placed at each end of the Solar Panels. They will act as RCS for the Station unless there's an assembly activity.
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The propulsion module arrives after Solar Panels. All the fuel is transferred to this module.
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The final launch carries Crew Module and Refueller Tank. The Crew Module will act as an Escape Module in case emergency happens. The Refueller Tank fills the Propulsion Module.
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The Station then deploys the solar panels and antennas, ready for operation
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The fourth flight launches the Solar Panels. They are docked to the Power Module. The Assembly Drones are placed at each end of the Solar Panels. They will act as RCS for the Station unless there's an assembly activity.
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The propulsion module arrives after Solar Panels. All the fuel is transferred to this module.
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The final launch carries Crew Module and Refueller Tank. The Crew Module will act as an Escape Module in case emergency happens. The Refueller Tank fills the Propulsion Module.
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The Station then deploys the solar panels and antennas, ready for operation
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Looks good. Altaïr Mooncrasher
 

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Really cool station indeed, it's superb :)

Badge granted, welcome into team Frontier :cool: