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(SLS) Struppey's and Tatz' Space Launch System V1.0 [Vanilla]

Disclaimer: This is a tribute.

Struppey and Tatz proudly present NASAs Space Launch System Block 1! (SLS all-in-one again, yay)
But this time, it's fully functional!

Let's launch for Exploration Mission 1 and fly to the moon and back!

This world features the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 with the two Launchpads 39A and 39B, the Vertical Assembly Building, the Launch Control Center, Roads, a Tower, a runway (although this one is purely ficitonal) and much more!
It is a mix of our very first STS V1.0 and the STS V2.2 - but everything is updated to support the upcoming Space Launch System.

You will find a full Video Tutorial on Youtube, where every step is explained.


Short Guide:
I divided the Mission into 7 Phases. In most of these phases you have to disconnect two ships from each other. A short discription is written down on the panels inside the Orion Capsule and visible from the lower cockpit.

Phase 1: Launch
Remote control the Core Stage, choose Shortcut Group 1 (using the CTRL key) and press button 1 (Button 1 for Phase 1) to start the Countdown. You will have 30 seconds from now until the Boosters ignite. At T-6 the Core Stage Engines will already ignite - no worries, this is intended!
Remote the SLS MLP and choose Group 1. Wait for Booster Ignition and press button 4 to release the SLS from the MLP. At T+2min 03sec the SRBs will separate automatically.

Phase 2: Core Stage Separation
Warning: The next three phases have no time in between. They have to be done immediately after each other. Wait until you reach a gravity of 0.15 g. Remote the Core Stage and choose Group 3. While Group 1 is used as the "Acceleration Group" in every ship, Group 3 is the "Deceleration Group". Use Button 2 (for Phase 2) to trigger the Separation Timer Block. The Core Stage seperates from the ICPS and slows down.

Phase 3: Panel Separation (after Phase 2)
Go to the Terminal by using "k" and select "Panel 1". Select the "Timer Panel 1" and click "Start". A 25-seconds Countdown starts. Select Panel 2 and choose "Timer Panel 2". Start this Timer exactly 10 seconds after you started "Timer Panel 1". A 15-seconds Countdown starts. Select Panel 3 and choose "Timer Panel 3". Start this Timer 10 seconds after you started "Timer Panel 2". Now, a 5-seconds Countdown starts. If you did it correctly, all 3 panels will separate simultaneously.

Phase 4: LAS Separation (after Phase 3)
Control the ship, you are sitting in (Orion) - this means that you have to leave any remote control. Check that your speed is below 100 m/s. Go to Group 1 and press button 4 (Phase 4) to trigger the LAS Separation. The LAS will accelerate and move away (that's why you have to be below 100 m/s - otherwise the LAS would not be able to accelerate). Remote control the ICPS and choose Group 1 (Acceleration Group) and press button 4 (Phase 4). The ICPS will bring you into space!

Phase 5: ICPS Separation (in space)
When you reached space, move your ship into the direction of the moon. When ready remote control the ICPS and choose Group 3. Press Button 5 to seperate the ICPS. Remote the Service Module and choose Group 1. Press Button 5 to activate the SM Launch Timer. Remember: The Service Module is your last source of thrust! You need this ship to alter your flight path. Without it you will not be able to return.

Now, do your mission. Fly to the Moon and back. When you wish to return to earth, head for a 45° pitch down entry into the atmosphere.

Phase 6: Service Module Separation (enter orbit)
Remote the Service Module and choose Group 3. Press Button 6 to start the separation timer. Leave the remote control to control the Orion Capsule. Choose Group 2 and press Button 6 to unlock the landing gears of the capsule.

Phase 7: Landing
The Orion has three parachutes, that will decelerate you almost immediately. At 100m above ground choose Group 2 and press button 7 to open them.
Welcome home!


Mods: none

Ships included in this world:
(SLS) Core Stage and Boosters
(SLS) ICPS
(SLS) Service Module and Panels
(SLS) Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System
(SLS) MLP
(STS) MLP
Crawler Transporter
Astronaut Transfer Van


Have fun and please rate and comment!
And never stop exploring ;)

Struppey and Tatz