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SpaceX Starship (WIP)

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250618

Mesh remodelling, upper stage extended to 52m, fins remodelled, etc.
Thrust and propellant mass specs changed to match SpaceX figures.
Stage separation cleaned up.
Completely new RCS configuration.
New and improved crazy algorithms for launch and landing.
Added Mars hyperbolic entry/landing autopilot.

240805

Added reentry heatshield glow.
Added Mars approach scenario and Mars EDL playback.
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240701

Added integrated "Hotstage ring" to booster.
Tanker functions (payload fuel tank, fuel transfer options) integrated into Starship.
Tanker variant selectable via .cfg file line: TANKER = true
Landing gear now optional, selectable via .cfg file line: LANDINGGEAR = true
Tweaked ascent autopilot engine selection/throttle sequence for hotstaging.
Tweaked booster reentry and landing autopilot.
Booster boostback fuel reserve now calculated "on the fly", option to override estimate removed from control panel.
Tweaked "Mechazilla" target selection (ignores landed vessels).

220923

V.220923

Now able to select Tanker source tank for fuel transfer.
Horizontal groundspeed displayed in HUD reentry data.
Mechazilla animation/attachment position bug fixed (I hope).
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220908

Increased number of engines on 1st stage to 33.
Tweaked ascent program and 1st stage fuel reserve estimation.
New "pitch down-up" maneouvre for stage separation in ascent program.
1st stage improved aerodynamics, new RCS system, roll control now mainly by aerodynamic control surfaces (Grid Fins), tweaked descent/landing autopilot guidance.
New docking port position for back-to-back docking Starship/Tanker.
Some mesh modifications.
etc.
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