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O-F Staff note - split from Starchaser developement thread.
Well, a general standard for spacecraft to launch vehicle interfaces would be nice, but I doubt such a thing can be done well. Something like the CANAerospace model would maybe work, with predefined variable numbers, so the spacecraft can do things like:
-Request VELOCITY_X
-Set RATE_XYZ to 0.0
-Trigger SEPARATE_PAYLOAD1
Of course, the rocket would still have to know how to fly itself, so things like TVC or separation/ullage rockets are handled internally by the launcher.
Not sure if this model would also fit well on a maglev rail launched winged booster.
My question was rather just about if only your launcher will be supported or if other launchers could also use the same interface then.
Well, a general standard for spacecraft to launch vehicle interfaces would be nice, but I doubt such a thing can be done well. Something like the CANAerospace model would maybe work, with predefined variable numbers, so the spacecraft can do things like:
-Request VELOCITY_X
-Set RATE_XYZ to 0.0
-Trigger SEPARATE_PAYLOAD1
Of course, the rocket would still have to know how to fly itself, so things like TVC or separation/ullage rockets are handled internally by the launcher.
Not sure if this model would also fit well on a maglev rail launched winged booster.
My question was rather just about if only your launcher will be supported or if other launchers could also use the same interface then.
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