Methone is a Semi-Cryogenic (Kerolox) Kickstage that is built for Smallsat Payloads to go beyond LEO. The Kickstage is powered by An Auxilary Power Unit (APU) which its fuel supply is tapped off the Kerolox inside the main fuel tank to save mass and complexity. So keep in mind that this Iteraion of Methone is ONLY for short duration missions like those to MEO or GEO. I will soon release a Long Duration Version of Methone as well so be on the lookout for it.
The Engine that powers the kickstage is called Methone Kerosene Engine Version 1 or MKE-V1. It is a Staged Combustion Engine which gives it incredible efficency while also having a high thrust output as well. During testing of this engine I have noticed that it has the tendency to RUD so there is blast shielding which will prevent in loss of a payload due to an engine RUD (Pun Intended). Because of this, I will soon make an Orbital Tug Version of Methone which will be able to Other Methones in orbit and will either Raise orbits or Deorbit Satellites as per request from my customers.
Anyways this is so far my most dedicated build to date. Hope you all send photos of your payloads oboard Methone! Have a Great Day!!
GENERAL INFO
- Predecessor: SkyLink - v1 | Telecom Satellite
- Created On: Windows
- Game Version: 1.3.205.0
- Price: $798k
- Number of Parts: 32
- Dimensions: 6 m x 2 m x 2 m
PERFORMANCE
- Total Delta V: 3.4km/s
- Total Thrust: 29kN
- Engines: 1
- Wet Mass: 9,995kg
- Dry Mass: 2,808kg
STAGES
| Stage | Engines | Delta V | Thrust | Burn | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3.4km/s | 29kN | 12.1m | 9,995kg |
The Auto Credit was just for the Skylink because I wanted to use it as a base payload to make Methone. Also I will add more capabilities to Methone later on as after you separate your Payload from it, Methone will no longer be controllable. I will fix it in the coming days.