Project Ares V Launch Vehicle + Mars cruiser

[N_Molson]

ARES V Heavy Launch Vehicle





Features / to-do list

• 1st stage RS-68B engines animations
• 1st stage TVC
• 1st stage failure modes
• 2nd stage J2-X engine animation
• 2nd stage TVC
• 2nd stage RCS
• 2nd stage separation/ullage SRMs
• 2nd stage fairing management
• 2nd stage payload management
• 2nd stage energy management
• 2nd stage thermal management
• SRBs integrated TVC
• SRBs nozzles animations
• SRBs separation BSM engines
• SRBs thrust 'power curve'
• SRBs recovery system (parachutes)
• Guidance program
• Ares V demonstration flight
• Mars Cruiser (Unity) segmentation and integration as payload
• Mars Landing System (to be designed)
• A set of props and vehicles for the mission on the martian surface (with 'The Martian' as an inspiration source)
• The Orion MPCV (stretch goal + a Delta 4 rocket).
• Proper launch infrastructure at KSC

Feel free to click on the banner below to give a tip (ko-fi link) :

 

[kuddel]

You have a ko-fi link ?

 

[N_Molson]

You have a ko-fi link ?

Done, click on the banner of the OP

 

[N_Molson]

I'll need a payload for the Demonstration Mission. More than just one actually. Meet the ESA Elisa.

More details here : https://ko-fi.com/n_molson

 

[N_Molson]

... and we can fit a few of these . We'll need some kind of rack/dispenser of course. Next stop : GSO.