OHM Skylab B missions (SL5 & SL6) and AMU

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Author: 4th rock

Skylab B missions (SL5 & SL6) (including AMSO/AAPO CMS repaint and AMU astronaut)

This add-on depicts the first missions to the Skylab B space station.
The provided launch situations will place an Apollo CSM spacecraft on top of a Saturn 1B rocket. Implementation is based on Velcro Saturns, with custom configurations to accommodate some inaccuracy in weight calculation of the stack.

This way, both AMSO or AAPO CSM can be launched into orbit using the autopilot. The provided situations are only indicative and some better launch windows will surely exist.

It’s advisable to read the manual of AAPO or AMSO for things like stage separation or LES ejection.
 


 
Missions:


Two missions are included.

• Skylab 5, a 21 day activation flight launched in 5/10/1975
• Skylab 6, the first long duration flight that meets up with Skylab 5 already docked at the station, launched at 26/10/1975 (night launch).

Skylab 5 can be flown using AMSO or AAPO. Skylab 6 uses AMSO for the docked CSM and AAPO for the incoming CSM.

AMU:


A simple implementation of the Skylab AMU is included with an updated version of the Skylab orbital scenario. This is achieved as an attachment, with the AMU mesh only visible when detached. In the future I’ll try to improved this using UMMU +UCGO, and have the AMU backpack brought up by the SL6 mission.

Attention
Both AAPO and AMSO are repainted to represent the Skylab LEO long duration CSM modifications, complete with normal maps for extra detail and material configurations for graphic clients. Some inaccuracies exist, like the high gain antenna, but those are limitations of the original add-ons (focused on the lunar missions). Nevertheless I think the end result is enjoyable.
 
So your original textures will be overwritten! Please backup the originals if you want to revert the changes !


Required:

• Skylab B (http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=6394)
• AMSO
• AAPO 
• 1B Milkstand for NASSP 6.4.2 is required for the Saturn 1B pad
• Spotlight 2 is required for the pad night lights

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[4throck]

I tried my best to make things work using many of the already existing addons. There are some rought edges but I didn't want this to slip beyond Christmas, so there it is.

The EVA procedure is something to improve, perhaps using UMMU.
Anyway, have fun and report any major bugs or problems. Can't promise to fix them right away with the Holidays going on, but will do as soon as possible.