Orbiter Screenshot Thread

[SolarLiner]

Shuttle PB Mk2 Today:

 

[K_Jameson]

The 04-25-13 eclipse, viewed from the the FOI's Verrazzano spacecraft, in high lunar orbit during the GTM-3 mission.

 

[N_Molson]

Alive Crew = 0

Says it all. Computers are not very emotionnal. :goodnight:

 

[SolarLiner]

I couldn't resist:

From this image: https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/302052_506245029436171_1961031509_n.jpg

 

[BruceJohnJennerLawso]

After a few days spent getting things organized at the Iron Hill Base, BruceJohnJennerLawso & Solarliner headed out for the first surface EVA of the mission

 

[IronRain]

Today was the launch of the first DSCS to the moon. It wil provide continuous coverage from spacecrafts that are orbiting the moon.

Launch preps

Umbilical arms retracted

Lift-off!

Bye-bye CSSC

Booster separation

Fairing separation

MECO, staging and second stage ignition

After successful insertion into LEO the second stage re-ignites for TLI

Separation of the DSCS!

 

[Loru]

General Spaceplane Launch System:
*estimated 80tons to LEO in 2 booster sidemount configuration (DG, DG-IV, XR1, XR2, XR3 and other spaceplanes within this mass limit)

 

[4throck]

That looks serious and fast!

 

[george7378]

OK, it's not exactly Orbiter, but I've got a few updates screenshots from my moon landing sim project - it now includes shaders to simulate specular lighting, shadow mapping and normal mapping:

 

[Kyle]

Almost looks like AMSO!

 

[N_Molson]

General Spaceplane Launch System:

You buried the DG-Launchers :goodnight:

 

[Loru]

You buried the DG-Launchers :goodnight:

Not exactly - although it can launch any spaceplane up to 80 tons, it's primary function is to lift my shuttle or payload container. Launching 24 ton DG on 80 ton capable rocket seems bit wastefull for me.

 

[Pipcard]

Launching 24 ton DG on 80 ton capable rocket seems bit wastefull for me.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

 

[Scav]

General Spaceplane Launch System:

. . .

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

 

[N_Molson]

Stock DG in orbit

 

[Pipcard]

Comparison of [ame="http://orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=5619"]Jason[/ame]'s launcher to the [ame="http://orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=4197"]H-IIB[/ame].

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In an alternate universe... (part 3)
(part 1) (part 2)

Japanese Ariane 5

 

[N_Molson]

Ramenskoye, Russia, is a nice airport to add. With BaseMaker, it took me a few minutes. Runway lenght : 5,402 meters (17,723 feet), much longer than the SLF at KSC. If you can't land there...

From better resolution pictures, the two smaller runways seem to be now used as taxiways or parking areas. During the Cold War, it was a very active test center for the Migs, but also Buran.

 

[TMac3000]

Back to basics...
Shuttle-A Alice approaching Callisto after a two-and-a-half year flight.

 

[malisle]

I shall call it "Eats All My Free Time"

 

[Pipcard]

That's a HUGE capsule!