This addon for Orbiter 2016 simulates the first manned space program of NASA, Project Mercury, which launched six astronauts into space between 1961 and 1963. It also includes several scenarios and launchers used in preparation of Project Mercury (Little Joe, Beach Abort, Scout + boilerplate missions), and alternate history missions (Jupiter and Titan launchers).
The addon uses the meshes from the legacy Project Mercury addon by Rob Conley/'estar', but with completely new code. No virtual cockpit is implemented in this round, but with improved flight models, autopilots, and of course the benefit of the upgrade in Orbiter visuals made since 2005, when the original addon was last updated.
Original meshes by the original addon team. Highres textures, Scout, Little Joe and boilerplates by '4th rock', and high poly launch complexes 5 and 14 and carrier by 'kev shanow' are included with their permissions. A huge thank you to them!
Therefore, this addon has no requirements to run (and will generally not be compatible with any old textures, meshes, configurations, scenarios, etc.).
Update March 30th 2020, now includes Little Joe and bug fixes.
Update April 11th 2020, new Scout launcher simulates failed Mercury-Scout 1 launch. Also added texturing feature, and bug fixes.
Update May 14th 2020, 2D panel for capsule, maneuvering concept stage, bug fixes.
Update June 8th 2020, slightly improved 2D panel, Beach Abort scenario, Jupiter and Titan launchers (Multistage2015 required), and general improvements and bug fixes.
Update May 2nd 2021, complete rework and accurate recreation of attitude control system (ASCS, RSCS, etc.). Added sound for various callouts and information. (3.0)
Update August 1st 2021, CAPCOM apogee/perigee radio call, terrain flattening at LC-5 courtesy of "Nikogori", fix clock bug discovered by "Cougar". (3.1)
Remember to add surface bases by appending "DIR Earth\Base\ProjectMercury CONTEXT MercuryBases" to BEGIN_SURFBASE in Config\Earth.cfg!
Addon by me ('asbjos', programming and scenarios) and Ricardo Nunes ('4th rock', textures, surface tiles and extra meshes).
For help, bugs and general feedback, please use this Orbiter-Forum thread.