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Yes, it works very well, thanks for this great addon! (y) A question: Why is it called Ariane 262, and not just Ariane 62? Is this a flight number? B.t.w, will you make the Ariane 64 version as well? I think the second set of booster-meshes shall be mirrored, or so. (I am not too familiar...

Made a test on the "Dream Chaser for European Utilization (DC4EU)", to check the compatibility with the Ariane 6 rocket. After some tweaking (it needs an Ariane 64, and a different ascent profile) it went well and I could reach orbit.

There are websites free with low-poly 3D models, like: Turbosquid Sketchfab I took the MD500 from Turbosquid, imported it into Gmax, and exported an Orbiter-mesh. In the attached file are the orignal 3DS file, gmax and msh versions. If you want to use it, you will have to play around with the...

You are right. The photos show a carbon-fibre composite glossy black. I had seen some renderings before, where they looked like silver, but these were probably exaggerated reflections.

Ah, the mission in the Ariane folder is "Ready for manual flight" ... The autopilot missions are in the Historic Flights folder! :rolleyes: Is working. ----- Very nice 3D model! Just a small observation: Could it be that a sliver or gold texture is missing for the two helium tanks at the bottom...

Hi, thanks for making the Ariane 6 addon! I am sure this will be a great addition to Orbiter launcher family. --- At first I had a CTD a second after launch. Surroundings are: - Kourou base is not installed (I understand this is optional only) Multistage2015_forOrbiter2016 is installed...

francisdrake submitted a new addon: VAST Haven-1 with Machete and the Space Babes - The VAST Haven-1 space station Read more about this addon...

This is the VAST Haven-1 space station. Size 10.1 m long x 4.4 m diameter, Dry mass 13 ton, Fuel mass 1 ton. Scenarios require the Crew Dragon and Falcon9 addons. Keys Commands [E] ... Change Camera view between forward and backward looking. [C] ... Show the Crew, press multiple for different...

Thanks for the update! Looks and flies great! Two minor issues: - Tried the "15k RTLS test" and the booster catch failed. The Mechazilla arms did not close and the booster dropped to the ground after hovering. But maybe I should read the instruction first ... :unsure: -...

The Youtuber Apogee made interesting proposals to use an upgraded 'Lunar Dragon' and the HLS Starship to perform Artemis missions. One option is to use an HLS Starship as a 'tow truck' to push a Crew Dragon into Lunar orbit, and after the mission back to Earth. Using the reinforced rear...

In a totally hypothetical scenario, the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE 🐶) has stopped the production of the SLS-launcher as being too costly. Fortunately, there is a commercial option to send the Orion spacecraft to the Moon: Launch it on a Falcon Heavy, then dock to a Centaur upper...

francisdrake submitted a new addon: The Janus Expedition - An expedition to Mars using a modified Lunar Gateway, to investigate the Phobos monolith. Read more about this addon...

The story is based on the book Janus by Phillip P. Peterson. Photos taken from orbit indicate the monolith on the Mars moon Phobos may be an artificial structure. Earths nations race to Mars to become the first to capture the possible alien technology. Makeshift spacecrafts are assembled. The...

Years ago I did a quickstart-guide for TransX. Maybe this is helpful, see attached.

I tried to rendezvous with Europa for a negative swing-by using the SyncOrbit MFD, but it is out of range of this MFD. The Clipper has such an elongated orbit. When coming in from its apogee, it takes 8.5 Ms (98 days). Europa will make more than 5 orbits in this time, so the rendezvous is beyond...

An excellent addon! 👍 The model is amazingly detailed. The vessel is rich in features, including a fuel-saving reaction wheel control and automatic pointing the camera to the target. Minor quibbles: Some Shift-keys are intercepted, which interferes a bit with keyboard MFD control (e.g. Shift-P...

A screenshot story: Fairing separation. Approaching comet Anduru. Close investigation. Return to Earth, flying inverted into the sunrise. On final into Edwards AFB. Touchdown!

Two hours is a pretty good time for a rendezvous! 👍 The Prince of Darkness is awaiting you ...

Key Commands B … Airbrake C … Clear bullets (within an Orbiter session) E … Camera view cycle G … Gear J … Jettison payload Ctrl-J … Jettison service module K … Open / close payload bay doors S … Deploy / retract solar panels U … Deploy / retract gun Space … Fire gun

francisdrake submitted a new addon: X-37 and The Prince of Darkness - The X-37 space plane and missions to a near-Earth asteroid Read more about this addon...