Deep Space Communications Satellite v0.3
River Crab 2011
Made using Vinka's Spacecraft3 (not included)Description
The Deep Space Communications Satellite is a realistic and versatile communications uplink spacecraft to use in your scenarios. Features custom animation and exhaust textures.Installation
Ensure that Spacecraft3.dll is installed.
Unzip all files in DSCS03.zip into your Orbiter root folder.Contents
DSCS spacecraft
1 scenario: DSCS deployed in areostationary orbit
Source code and original Spacecraft3 .INI file in the sources folderControls
K -Â Â Â deploy solar arraysTechnical Data
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   High-gain and UHF antennae
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   DSN network-compatible
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   Lightweight construction
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   MON3/UDMH storable propellant
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   Aerojet R-4D orbit engine
Diameter (folded)
3.02 m
Dry mass
780.0 kg
Wet mass
1497.5 kg
Main engine thrust
490 N
Main engine Isp
315.5 s
Delta-V
2.017 km/s
Solar array area
23.5 m^2
Changelog
111208 (0.2):
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 First public release
120202 (0.3):
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Updated PMI and cross sections with more accurate values
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Lowered fuel level in scenario
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Fixed mistake of confusing "fuel mass" for "wet mass"; spacecraft now performs according to specifications (thanks dgatsoulis for the catch!)
A world of thanks to Vinka for Spacecraft3, and Dr. Martin Schweiger, for his excellent space flight simulator.
For additional questions, comments, and suggestions, visit the Orbiter-Forum comment thread for this addon.
This is my first release of a vessel addon, so feedback is greatly appreciated!