Peyoteros Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 We have some Astronauts here, I thought they might enjoy this sim... :thumbup: http://www.space-shuttle-mission.com/index.html 2 "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted June 25, 2008 Author Posted June 25, 2008 (edited) Bah, downloaded demo... It's totally awesome... You are commander of SS "Columbia" on STS-1 mission. Damn, Earth looks breathtaking from space. WOW! Fully clickable 2D control panels (like in Falcon 4), TrackIR supported, joystick, throttle, ruder pedals all shabang, yeehaa... Wish you the same... (no TV, no newspapers, no commercials) Demo only 118 MB, phew... Hey, BS is light year away, nothing to loose, and it's free demo... :D To infinity and beyond! :pilotfly: I'm getting full version of this sim. Gonna service HST and build ISS... :P Edited June 27, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted June 26, 2008 Author Posted June 26, 2008 forums are really dead, everyone playing SS? :smilewink: "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Boberro Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 Yeah I would play it but graphic isn't too good to "catch me in" ;], now I am playing Worms Armageddon :D Reminder: Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY! :D | Also to be remembered: FRENCH TANKS HAVE ONE GEAR FORWARD AND FIVE BACKWARD :D ಠ_ಠ ツ
Peyoteros Posted June 26, 2008 Author Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) nonsense :P, it's a beautiful sim, not as good as BS will be, but lots of missions including Hubble Space Telescope service and International Space Station missions. Unless one does not care about the space this is awesome sim. :D You have no idea how many switches there are in Space Shuttle, man... Once you start clicking you never stop... it's like scripting... OMG, and then you have the views... Totally awesome stuff, no one locks on you, very peaceful, To open the cargo bay you have to enter millions of commands...:smartass: And just when was coming back from STS-1, preparing for the final, voice told me: ,- what have you done, you crashed Space Shuttle... :huh: My first impression was, that astronauts spends all time with the check lists in the hand clicking millions of switches. Now thats Fun ! :megalol: Still, I'll give another try 2morow. There are lots of spacewalks to come (*got full version of the sim, Yeehaa!) Edited June 26, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted June 27, 2008 Author Posted June 27, 2008 (edited) I like it too man, I always was interested in space exploration, little bit of backyard astronomy, spent couple of winters (talking about English winters here) stargazing via my 4.2" reflector... Very first "star" I've looked at via telescope for my biggest surprise was planet Saturn, that was awesome times... Ah, then Jupiter with 4 biggest moons (was also visible via my tube) Queen of the morning sky Venus, Orion nebulae and so on... Very relaxing hobby... One day I'm getting one of these! http://www.meade.com/lx400-acf/index.html And now, if you excuse me I have to perform some orbit trajectory adjustments for my "Columbia" :pilotfly: Edited June 27, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Shaman Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Well, I own a copy of this simulator. I have been following this project since its very alpha version :) It is worth every $ (for any hardcore is fan). 51PVO Founding member (DEC2007-) 100KIAP Founding member (DEC2018-) :: Shaman aka [100☭] Shamansky tail# 44 or 444 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 100KIAP Regiment Early Warning & Control officer
Peyoteros Posted June 28, 2008 Author Posted June 28, 2008 Absolutely fantastic sim... Love it. By the time I'm done building ISS , BS will be out :D "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted June 28, 2008 Author Posted June 28, 2008 (edited) Hey Peyo, my bro and I do (or did actually due to time constraints) some astronomy and astrophotography, I´ve posted a few pics over at Frugals, see here: http://forums.frugalsworld.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=1463699&postcount=269 They're far from perfect but it's cool to see your "hard work" pay off. Some things I find really funny is watching the sunrise on the moon or the shadows of Jupiter's moons wandering across it's surface. Those are awesome pics man, I'm glad to know that there are some more stargazers, Rep incoming! Take cover! :D Edited June 28, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted June 28, 2008 Author Posted June 28, 2008 The real thing... ;) 1 "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 That was really exiting, Just came back from STS-1. Landing Space Shuttle is like landing fully loaded Su-25T with engines off... Well that was the easy one... I'm very exited. :pilotfly: "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Boberro Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Has it multiplayer? 1 Reminder: Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY! :D | Also to be remembered: FRENCH TANKS HAVE ONE GEAR FORWARD AND FIVE BACKWARD :D ಠ_ಠ ツ
Peyoteros Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 (edited) Unfortunately (thanks God) :no: Edited June 29, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted July 1, 2008 Author Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) Oh no, not him again... :cry: Yes it's me damn it! Shut up! :D Just got back from STS-8, second Space Shuttle Challenger mission. which originally was carried out on August 30th in 1983... It was 5 days long (took me just two :smilewink: ), and included some difficult tasks, first of which was deployment of Indian communication satellite INSAT-1B and two PFTA (Payload Flight Test Article) manipulation tests with Canadian build RMS (Remote Manipulator System)... What can I say... Bah, that was really cool, I do like this Sim very much! Well done! Let the screenshots talk... To be Continued... :pilotfly: Edited July 2, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted July 1, 2008 Author Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) ... Continued ... :pilotfly:One must be the real fan of the space to appreciate this Sim! Had a funny thought while up there at 260 km altitude... .- Damn, someone is playing LOMAC somewhere under me... :thumbup: Wish you were there! Edited July 2, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted July 2, 2008 Author Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) Sorry, I just can't shut up... :D Edited July 2, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Boberro Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 If there would be better graphic... :D Reminder: Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY! :D | Also to be remembered: FRENCH TANKS HAVE ONE GEAR FORWARD AND FIVE BACKWARD :D ಠ_ಠ ツ
Peyoteros Posted July 2, 2008 Author Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) If there would be better graphic... :D Well, You getting spoiled my friend, :P water is not good, Golonka is too fat, graphics are not good enough... You also must understand that the Sim is 132MB in size ONLY! So... I say, it's totally awesome! But at thr end of the day it's all about simulation. Like Armed Assault for example is eye candy only, but everything else sucks. So, is it ArmA is the "Ultimate Combat Simulation" as the creators claims? Hell no! Space Shuttle rocks my world! :D I'll keep you updated... Edited July 6, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Boberro Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 ArmA is not good I agree, weak game but few things are cool ;] Reminder: Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY! :D | Also to be remembered: FRENCH TANKS HAVE ONE GEAR FORWARD AND FIVE BACKWARD :D ಠ_ಠ ツ
Peyoteros Posted July 2, 2008 Author Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) Yes there is some... but just few Edited July 2, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted July 6, 2008 Author Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) STS-41c... Launched: April 6, 1984 at 8:58:00 a.m. EST Mission Duration: 6 days, 23 hours, 40 minutes, 7 seconds Revolution: 108 The first direct ascent trajectory for space shuttle. Using the manned maneuvering unit, astronauts replaced the altitude control system and coronagraph/polarimeter electronics box in the Solar Max satellite: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Capturing_the_Solar_Maximum_Mission_satellite.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/SMMS_repair_by_STS-41C_Astronauts.jpg while it remained in orbit. The Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/162466main_rms07_S32-85-029_lores.jpg was deployed, carrying 57 experiments which were left on orbit with an intention of retrieving them during a later mission. Other payloads on this mission were: IMAX camera; Radiation Monitoring Equipment (RME); Cinema 360; Shuttle Student Involvement Program (SSlP) experiment. In flight refueling in LOMAC is nothing in comparison to catching flying satellite... Space walk RULEZ! :pilotfly: Edited July 6, 2008 by Peyoteros 2 "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted July 7, 2008 Author Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) STS-26 Launched: Sept. 29, 1988, 11:37:00 a.m. EDT Mission Duration: 4 days, 1 hour, 0 minutes, 11 seconds Revolution: 64 The primary payload, NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-3 (TDRS-3) attached to an Inertial Upper Stage (IUS), became the second TDRS deployed. After deployment, IUS propelled the satellite to a geosynchronous orbit. Very easy mission, get in get out... Coming up STS-31 "Deploying Hubble Space Telescope"! Edited July 7, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Peyoteros Posted July 7, 2008 Author Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) STS-31 Launched: April 24, 1990, 8:33:51 a.m. EDT Mission Duration: 5 days, 1 hour, 16 minutes, 6 seconds Revolution: 80 The primary payload, Hubble Space Telescope http://www1.cadc-ccda.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/hst/resources/images/hst.png deployed in a 380-statute-mile orbit. Secondary payloads: IMAX Cargo Bay Camera (ICBC) to document operations outside crew cabin and hand-held IMAX camera for use inside crew cabin. Ah, it's so cool! I'm off to dock with International Space Station :D STS-88 first ISS mission. Yeehaa! Edited July 7, 2008 by Peyoteros "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
diveplane Posted July 8, 2008 Posted July 8, 2008 can ya do sts 75 mission watch the tether break , and all the ufos show up lol.. looks like fun that. 1 https://www.youtube.com/user/diveplane11 DCS Audio Modding.
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