Spaceship Brave
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Spaceship Brave

A multi-purpose crewed spacecraft designed for spaceflight and return to Earth. Its design comprises a pressurized crew module, a service module, and an emergency escape system; the spacecraft accommodates a crew of up to four and supports autonomous missions lasting up to 21 days. The crew module features a conical hull with a pressurized cabin, a 5-meter-diameter heat shield, a parachute system, and an external thermal protection coating. The underside is protected by an ablative shield that gradually erodes during atmospheric entry, dissipating thermal energy, while the side surfaces are covered with thermal protection tiles. The service module is positioned behind the capsule and houses the power system, engines, propellant tanks, radiators, solar panels, and life-support systems; its equipment provides electrical power, trajectory correction, and spacecraft orientation in space. An emergency escape system is mounted at the top during launch; it is capable of separating the capsule from the rocket in the event of an emergency and carrying the crew to a safe trajectory. Inside the pressurized compartment are four adjustable seats with shock-absorbing elements, control panels, displays, communication and navigation systems, life-support equipment, a sanitation module, and space for cargo and scientific instruments. The seats and controls are designed to allow the crew to operate under the high G-loads experienced during launch and return. At launch, the spacecraft is boosted onto its trajectory by a rocket, after which the service module provides power and maneuvering capabilities. In space, the engines perform trajectory corrections and orientation maneuvers; upon return, the spacecraft separates from the service module, enters the atmosphere heat-shield-first, decelerates via aerodynamic braking, and concludes the flight with a parachute descent and splashdown.

Model Information

Author

Anton Dubina

Year of creation

In Progress

Type

Car

Version

In Development

Number of parts

TBA