The JSO Sparrow 2

The Sparrow 2 first stage automatically lands itself near the launch site. In 10 flights, It had 9 successful recoveries. The second stage continiues to an accurate orbit. In 10 flights, it was always within 2 km of the target orbit. The Sparrow 2 can also carry payloads to many different orbit hights and inclinations.

The JSO Phoenix 3 Crew Capsule

On top of this Sparrow 2 is the JSO Phoenix 3 Crew Capsule. It has a full interior with windows and a hatch. There is also a launch escape system. It has many upgrades over the Phoenix 2.2, including a lower part count, new design, and the ability to float in water.

Sparrow 2 Phoenix 3 Capabilities

• Reach any orbit from 100 km to 350 km accurately
• Fly with any target heading, making it easy to reach most space stations
• Carry 6 astronauts to space
• Touch down on land or splash down in the ocean

How to use the Sparrow 2

Launch from the launch pad on the stock system. Follow the prompts to choose your orbit hight and target heading. After that, the Sparrow 2 will get to orbit and land the first stage on it’s own. After landing the first stage, it will switch back to the upper stage. This will be the only other time you are needed for the flight. It will tell you to activate AG 7. After doing this, the Sparrow 2 will finish the orbit on it’s own.

In case of failure

Failure during the first stage

Activate group 5 to abort. Set your pitch away from the rocket and set throttle to 100 percent. After that you can parachute into water, or parachute and use the landing gear to land on ground.

Landing failure

If the Sparrow 2 first stage command chip explodes on landing, you will need to manually switch to the upper stage. Then the flight will continiue like normal.

Thanks For Using Sparrow 2!

Right now I am working on the Sparrow 3, Sparrow 4, and Phoenix 4. I do not know which will come first.