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| − | The '''Stayputnik Mk. 2''' is an unmanned [[Command Module]] that runs on [[Electricity]]. It seems to be based upon the main body of the USSR satellite, Sputnik | + | The '''Stayputnik Mk. 2''' is an unmanned [[Command Module]] that runs on [[Electricity]]. It seems to be based upon the main body of the USSR satellite, [[w:Sputnik|Sputnik]]. |
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| + | The name may be because of the resemblance with the USSR satellite Sputnik. It could also be a reference to the first US satellite launch of the [[w:Vanguard TV3|Vanguard TV3]]. Upon its catastrophic failure on the launchpad, foreign press made fun of the Vanguard, calling the satellite a “Stayputnik” among other things. | ||
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Revision as of 16:15, 2 June 2013
The Stayputnik Mk. 2 is an unmanned Command Module that runs on Electricity. It seems to be based upon the main body of the USSR satellite, Sputnik.
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Naming
The name may be because of the resemblance with the USSR satellite Sputnik. It could also be a reference to the first US satellite launch of the Vanguard TV3. Upon its catastrophic failure on the launchpad, foreign press made fun of the Vanguard, calling the satellite a “Stayputnik” among other things.
Usage
Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the Stayputnik Mk. 2 provides full command module functionality. Due to the extremely low internal torque, rockets using a stayputnik tend to require vectored thrust or RCS.
The Stayputnik Mk. 2 features a tiny size node on bottom only. Until the release of the Probodobodyne OKTO2 in version 0.19 it was the lightest command pod.
Description
| “ | Our most popular satellite core, Stayputnik is a simple lightweight sphere constructed of aluminum with lots of surface area for attaching things. The Mk2 model includes an underside mounting bracket. — Probodobodyne Inc. |
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Changes
- Initial Release
