george7378
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Hi all,
I have been working on a space telescope lately, with the aim of being able to launch and use TelescopeMFD from orbit using a spacecraft which you can just 'point and zoom' with.
Here is the result:
I have tried SCOPESAT with TMFD, and I was able to point and zoom brilliantly, observing craters on the moon and distant objects close-up while still being able to use the RCS to move without losing the target. This is partly down to the precision RCS (34 thrusters overall operating in multiple planes) and partly due to their efficient nature. They allow for quick enough positionings, and precision movements with zoom.
It is fully compatible with the Shuttle Fleet, allowing you to make Hubble-style deployments and maintenance flights.
Please tell me what you think!
Thanks.
I have been working on a space telescope lately, with the aim of being able to launch and use TelescopeMFD from orbit using a spacecraft which you can just 'point and zoom' with.
Here is the result:
I have tried SCOPESAT with TMFD, and I was able to point and zoom brilliantly, observing craters on the moon and distant objects close-up while still being able to use the RCS to move without losing the target. This is partly down to the precision RCS (34 thrusters overall operating in multiple planes) and partly due to their efficient nature. They allow for quick enough positionings, and precision movements with zoom.
It is fully compatible with the Shuttle Fleet, allowing you to make Hubble-style deployments and maintenance flights.
Please tell me what you think!
Thanks.
