This is based off a NASA concept from the early 60s. The idea was a large spacecraft propelled by nuclear explosions. It would deploy a nuke out the back, it would explode, and the burst of radiation would propel the Spacecraft.
How to launch:
stage once
activate AG 1
turn off AG 1 to stop pulse cycle
second staging deploys docking port shield
This craft can get into orbit directly from the ground. for propulsion Vizzy is used to automate bursts of high-power ion engines. It also automates the cycling of the Blast shield shock absorbers, which keep the craft from being destroyed by high Gs.
GENERAL INFO
- Successors 1 craft(s) +21 bonus
- Created On: iOS
- Game Version: 0.9.305.0
- Price: $-1,966,731k
- Number of Parts: 464
- Dimensions: 69 m x 25 m x 25 m
PERFORMANCE
- Total Delta V: 722.9km/s
- Total Thrust: 144.0MN
- Engines: 144
- Wet Mass: 2.51E+6kg
- Dry Mass: -5,916,720kg
STAGES
| Stage | Engines | Delta V | Thrust | Burn | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 144 | 722.9km/s | 144.0MN | 33.1m | 2.51E+6kg |
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2,368 XLAerospace3.5 years ago
It does not work well on RSS
during pulse the thruster hits the pad then explodes
can you make and RSS version? -
120 dimondengineer3.8 years ago
Quick fact check: The radiation wasn't what would propel the Orion Nuclear Pulse Drive. The shockwave from the nuclear blast hitting the shock absorber did.
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It just falls apart