Project Nova HLV

[K_Jameson]

Sketch of the inline alternative for the Nova rocket.

 

[K_Jameson]

The first piece of hardware for the possible next-generation Nova rocket is ready: the vacuum-optimized methalox Neptune engine (right). They're relatively low-resolution to keep the poly count low. Presumably, a total of 24 will be needed for the first and second stage, both versions. Now that I'm starting to work with numbers and put them together with engineering plausibility, the inline solution for the rocket is becoming more and more attractive.

 

[Spaceman 3D]

 

[K_Jameson]

Some work is underway on the Auriga lunar lander. Access to the surface is via an elevator that extends from the front compartment, just below the main windows (still to be completed). The 10-meter ladder, equipped with a central rail for a fall arrest hook, and the hatch, located at the rear, are an emergency access point to be used if the elevator fails. The hatch will be eye-candy only (non-functional).

 

[Spaceman 3D]

cool now were is the Rocket?

 

[K_Jameson]

cool now were is the Rocket?

Work on the inline alternative is underway. I'm putting the numbers together. It is a radical change

 

[K_Jameson]

Still some work on the lander:

 

[Fabri91]

This is beautiful work!

 

[K_Jameson]

Thank you man!