Vessel SpaceX Enhanced Dragon

[Jeremyxxx]

This is a request for an addon based on the SpaceX Enhanced Dragon spacecraft that is proposed for a mission to deorbit and destroy the International Space Station in 2030.

 

[Donamy]

I don't think they need a capsule with a heat shield for one.

 

[Jeremyxxx]

I don't think they need a capsule with a heat shield for one.

I have thought of a version that is a hybrid of the ISS deorbit Dragon and an actual Crew Dragon V2 for lunar scenarios just for fun, if this addon came to fruition.

 

[francisdrake]

I have thought of a version that is a hybrid of the ISS deorbit Dragon and an actual Crew Dragon V2 for lunar scenarios just for fun

The Enhanced Dragon Design could be interesting for Lunar or other far-out missions. With around 10 ton of fuel I would estimate a dV of 1.4 km/s. This would be comparable to the Orion spacecraft.

 

[Sbb1413]

We can create a Dragon XL add-on that can be used for both deorbiting and beyond LEO missions.