Project Voskhod Spacecraft

[Columbia42]

I am developing an addon of the Russian Voskhod Spacecraft.

Historical Background Info on the Voskhod spacecraft:
After the Vostok program came to a close, the Soviet Union
wanted to continue its space program and was constructing the Soyuz
spacecraft which is still in use today. Unfortunately, the Soyuz
would not be ready until 1965 or 1966 and the U.S. was already working
on the Gemini program. To stay ahead of the Americans, the Russians
modified a Vostok capsule so that it could carry three people. The
modified spacecraft would be able to stay in orbit longer and on its
second flight, an airlock was attached to facilitate the first EVA.
A backup retro engine was also added so that the primary engine could
be used to make orbit changes and the craft would still have enough
fuel to deorbit. To facillitate the extra weight, the second stage
of the Vostok rocket was lengthened. The Voskhod spacecraft only
flew two times but future missions were planned.

Here's a beta version of the addon: View attachment 4451
The rocket needs an autopilot and I still haven't started on Voskhod 2. If anyone wants to help with this addon I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[Urwumpe]

Why don't you use astronauts R-7 rockets? Then you could just concentrate on the spacecraft. Also, the Voskhod is mostly a Vostok spacecraft, maybe you would have more fun first doing this one? Need information about the cockpit of the Vostok?

http://web.mit.edu/slava/space/essays/essay-ids-comparison.htm

Here are also some nice first-hand documents in digital form about Vostok, which should be worth a look anyway:

http://web.mit.edu/slava/space/documents.htm

 

[Puma]

Voskhod 1 & 2

remember that the space craft surface is a shiny metal surface ...different compared to the vostok that is some kind of white texture..

 

[Urwumpe]

remember that the space craft surface is a shiny metal surface ...different compared to the vostok that is some kind of white texture..

Don't mistake models or mock-ups with the real spacecraft. Thermal blankets and real coloration are often removed there for looking better. Better look into the Energia museum for the reality.

Vostok together with the third stage of the R-7 launcher. Difference to Voskhod is the missing solid retro-rocket package on the top of the capsule sphere.

Voskhod model. Many details missing, thermal blankets and heat shield appear as solid shiny metal.

As comparison: A foton spacecraft, the unmanned and still flying version of Vostok/Voskhod:

http://www.astronautix.com/craft/foton.htm

 

[4throck]

I can help with texturing, instrument panels (2D or 3D), and perhaps some image research. I have started work on a Vostok panel some time ago: http://orbiterspaceport.blogspot.com/2009/04/texture-reference-cockpit-work-in.html and don't mind finishing it!

Of course it all depends of time and what you are planing to do with the add-on.
I think that some system simulation would be nice and even crucial for a fun EVA part. Of course, you will have to lower the suit pressure to get back in .

 

[Columbia42]

Urwumpe, could you post a link to Astronaut's R-7s? I can't find them anywhere.

As for doing a Vostok addon first there is already a pretty good one on Orbithangar. The only modifications I would like to make to it are functional control panels which would require doing a .dll of the spacecraft. (Since I have only written a little C++ I probably don't have the expertise to implement panels anyway).

I'd been planning on turning my Voskhod capsule into a .dll and using UMMU for the EVA (This is something that I have never really done). And since I'm already doing a .dll I see no reason why the spacecraft couldn't have functional panels however I'm having trouble finding info on the interior of the capsule. Does anyone know of a good site?

 

[Urwumpe]

Urwumpe, could you post a link to Astronaut's R-7s? I can't find them anywhere.

[nomedia="http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=2844"]Project R-7[/nomedia]

And C++ together with Orbiter is fairly simple, I doubt you would not be able to learn it, if you want to.

 

[4throck]

This is enought to get the general impression of the capsule's interior. It's a small space so a 3D VC might not be that interesting. I'd go for a nice 2D one split in two parts: the main panel in front of you and the Vizor at your feet so that you can look out.

 

[Columbia42]

Thanks Urwumpe, but astronaut's R-7s don't include the Voskhod 11A57 rocket which I need. Besides, I've already completed the rocket except for the guidance file which will be pretty easy considering that Voskhod's flight plan is almost identical to Vostok's.

Thanks 4throck. I'm planning on doing a simple 3D cockpit just so the pilot can get a sense of the cramped-ness of the capsule interior. As for the panels I think doing the front panel and Vizor is a good idea. However right now I'm going to focus on the interior and cosmonaut meshes (Which need some serious improvement).

 

[Urwumpe]

Thanks Urwumpe, but astronaut's R-7s don't include the Voskhod 11A57 rocket which I need.

Are you sure on that?

http://www.astronautix.com/lvs/soyuz.htm

Please read on the specs of the 11A57 and then watch the early Soyuz launcher. Practically, it is the early Soyuz launcher with different fairing, which is inside the add-on, batteries included.

http://www.astronautix.com/details/vosd1311.htm

 

[Columbia42]

I didn't know that. I still think it would be a waste of time to do a whole other rocket when I already have one nearly completed.

 

[igel]

Just as a heads-up, there is currently yet another Vostok addon under development, by me and Thorton. That is, _at least_ one - there may be more around that I am not aware of . Not that I want this fact to discourage anyone from doing other Vostoks - the more we'll have, the better .

Ours will most likely be limited to Vostok only, (Voshod to be added at some later time) simply because Vostok itself is complicated enough for one addon. The detail level will be upgraded from the level of our latest "Early R-7" and "Soyuz" addons. Which, unfortunately means that the addon is still months away. Details take time and patience...

 

[Urwumpe]

I didn't know that. I still think it would be a waste of time to do a whole other rocket when I already have one nearly completed.

The question is: Can you do it better?

And in case of this add-on, allow me asking you: Really?

---------- Post added at 09:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:22 PM ----------

Just as a heads-up, there is currently yet another Vostok addon under development, by me and Thorton. That is, _at least_ one - there may be more around that I am not aware of . Not that I want this fact to discourage anyone from doing other Vostoks - the more we'll have, the better .

Ours will most likely be limited to Vostok only, (Voshod to be added at some later time) simply because Vostok itself is complicated enough for one addon. The detail level will be upgraded from the level of our latest "Early R-7" and "Soyuz" addons. Which, unfortunately means that the addon is still months away. Details take time and patience...

Still good news. Thank you.

 

[mc_]

there is currently yet another Vostok addon under development, by me and Thorton.

Vostok is the spacecraft, which must be in Orbiter. will approve.

 

[Columbia42]

The question is: Can you do it better?

My Voskhod rocket is more visually accurate and can be edited more easily. I also like the Baikonur launch complex that I use more than I like astronaut's.

 

[N_Molson]

Good news, Voskhod was really the forgotten program of Orbiter !

I agree on the fact that the "Project R-7" is excellent. But better is always possible ;-)

 

[Columbia42]

I'm working on the guidance file for the Voskhod rocket. I'll post it here when I'm finished.

 

[Columbia42]

Here's the guidance file for the addon: View attachment 4514
Put it in the Multistage folder in Config.

You will have to modify the launch scenario to include the line

GUIDANCE_FILE Config/Multistage/Voskhod_Guidance.txt

under the "Voskhod_11A57:Multistage/Voskhod_11A57" section of the scenario.

 

[OrbiterJulian]

Wow great addon... When is Voskhod 2 going to be released?

 

[Columbia42]

Wow great addon... When is Voskhod 2 going to be released?

I'm working on it but I have no idea of a release date.

4throck, are all of those pictures of the Voskhod interior taken looking through the entrance hatch? Also, exactly which Voskhod spacecrafts are those pictures of?