Shuttle-C V4.8 for Orbiter 2010
This is version 4.8 of the Space Shuttle derived unmanned vehicle, Shuttle-C updated for Orbiter 2010 and the graphics client D3D9. This package must be installed over an existing Shuttle Fleet V4.8 for Orbiter 2010 installation. The Shuttle-C was proposed in 1987, and the idea was finally rejected in 1990. 1.) Still allows for use with R.J.Croy’s STS-GuidanceMFD for automatic rendezvous with LEO satellites. Note that in order for the guidance algorithm to work properly, the line “OMS” must be in the scenario file. This will cause the shuttleC dll to fire the OMS engines without an offset that could yield an unwanted rotation. 2.) Control of the cargo doors is via the key “K”. 3.) Once in orbit, and with the doors full open, a cargo can be deployed with the payload dialog box (open with “CTRL+SPACE”). 4.) Three views available, default forward view (key “V”), forward payload bay (“SHIFT+V”) and aft payload bay camera (“CTRL+V”). 5.) Prior to liftoff the cooling flow of LO2 venting from the SSMEs is simulated with “SHIFT+X”. 6.) Once in space (before the OMS2 burn) the nose cap can be jettisoned using the payload dialog box button; this exposes the docking port. A docking port view is available along with the COAS overlay using “SHIFT+Z”. 7.) The Ku-band antenna is deployed using “CTRL+U”. 8.) Two versions of the Shuttle-C are provided, Block I with OMS engines, Block II without OMS engines. Scenarios included with this package include a launch scenario with 3 MPLMs as cargo, a scenario docked to the ISS, and an on-orbit scenario with the Shuttle-C post-MECO. Establish an orbit at the next apogee with an OMS burn. Thanks as always to Don Gallagher (“Donamy”) for the mesh and textures.
