Wednesday, 1 July 2015

Building the KSS (ISS Replica)

Recently read Seveneves by Neal Stephenson, and was inspired to build an ISS replica in KSP.

I've opted to build a slightly modified version of ISS. closer to the original design. The majority of the parts used in this build are from the Tantares Stock-a-Like Soyuz pack (for the Russian segments), and FusTek Station Parts for the International portions.

 The Zarya FGB and Zvezda Service Module on orbit.

Added Node 1 to the bow docking port of Zarya.  This is a FusTek Node, with Universal Storage TACLS Life Support Modules (Black and white striped section).

The Destiny Lab and Harmony (Node 2) have been added, the S0 and P1/2 Truss segments have also been added.  A Soyuz Tug is in the process of delivering the Rassvet docking Port to be attached to the nadir port of Zarya.  Harmony includes more TAC Life Support modules, Food, Water and Oxygen storage, Elektron Oxygen Generator (converts Water into Oxygen and Hydrogen), and CO2 scrubbers.

 Both the Port and Starboard Radiators have been installed.

Delivering the Quest Airlock to be docked to Unity (Node 1).  The cross structure on the top is a connector to hold a KIS Storage Locker, which will be ferried up on a future flight, carrying EVA supplies and components for installation on space walks.

 Delivering the Cupola and the Habitat Module.  The Cupola was installed on the Bow berth of Tranquility (Node 3), and the Habitat Module is installed on the Port berth.

Almost completed station.  The ESA's Columbus Lab installed on Starboard Berth of Node 2, and the Kibo Lab has been installed on the Port Berth.  The external Platform for the Kibo lab has yet to be launched.

 View from the Russian side of the ISS, showing Zvezda, Zarya and the main thermal radiators.

The MPLM (Multi-Purpose Logistics Module) being delivered.  It is docked to the Port berth of Unity (Node 1), with just enough clearance for the Port Thermal Radiator.

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