The Cylero-Niobe Mission Vehicle, an ambitious three-story tall marvel of engineering, stands poised to undertake the perilous journey to Cylero's elusive moon, Niobe. Designed for a maximum capacity of 48 crew members, this colossal rocket is equipped with two dedicated habitats: one for scientific endeavors and another for the crew's living and recreational needs. Upon touchdown, four deployable solar panels will unfurl, providing vital power to the landed module.
The initial thrust to escape Droo's gravity comes from a powerful first stage, a hybrid beast combining solid and liquid propulsion. Two Kran Solid Rocket Boosters (ISP 209s) and two Kran Solid Booster F's (ISP 207s) provide an impressive initial kick. Complementing these are four T80 Full Flow Staged Combustion Kerolox engines, boasting a strong ISP of 308s, forming the core of the first stage. To provide that crucial final push into suborbital trajectory, four MINI XL brand solid boosters are strategically integrated.
While the first stage is designed to achieve suborbital velocity, the heavy lifting for the interplanetary transfer to Cylero falls to the highly efficient second stage. This stage is propelled by six D18 thrusters, inspired by the innovative Rutherford engine design. These engines burn hydrolox fuel with remarkable efficiency, though their specific ISP is 240s.
The final stage, the Niobe Habitat Lander, is an engineering triumph in itself. Powered by a single Ares D engine with an impressive ISP of 356s, this stage is specifically tailored for the delicate descent onto Niobe. It boasts a substantial 1.26 km/s of delta-V, meticulously calculated to transition the lander from a hyperbolic Niobe orbit to a smooth touchdown on its surface. The incredibly weak gravitational well of Niobe presents both a challenge and an opportunity. While the low gravity necessitates extremely precise maneuvers for docking, placement, and landing, it also significantly simplifies scientific operations, allowing for easier deployment of instruments and collection of samples without the constant battle against a strong gravitational pull. This unique environment makes Niobe an ideal candidate for extensive scientific exploration and long-duration stays.

GENERAL INFO

  • Created On: Android
  • Game Version: 1.3.204.1
  • Price: $481,504k
  • Number of Parts: 119
  • Dimensions: 99 m x 22 m x 33 m

PERFORMANCE

  • Total Delta V: 15.8km/s
  • Total Thrust: 108.5MN
  • Engines: 15
  • Wet Mass: 8.37E+6kg
  • Dry Mass: 3.61E+5kg

STAGES

Stage Engines Delta V Thrust Burn Mass
1 8 5.1km/s 106.2MN 4.1m 8.37E+6kg
3 6 9.3km/s 2.2MN 31.7m 1.08E+6kg
4 1 1.4km/s 91kN 20.9m 1.01E+5kg

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    7,926 Aludra877

    Marvelous bro...I'm speechless, it looks amazing and I sure do love the way you explain how it works! Live long and prosper

    +1 one month ago
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    The difference between Kran/Kran F is their burn time. Kran-f is going to get you going upward, kran will continue you on your trajectory.

    Please note you want both boosters to burn out before separating.

    one month ago

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