╞══════════════════════════════-ASCENSION-══════════════════════════════╡ Scientists have begun work on the first rocket to explore the upper atmosphere -- the Zanzak I. The purpse of the mission is to collect various types of data about the upper atmosphere for scientific research. The instruments on the rocket are basic however, ranging from basic testing samples to thermometers and barometers.
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The finished rocket is quite basic, having two SRBs attached with wings against a large liquid fuel body propelled by an MRE engine. The rocket stands on the launch pad as it is prepared for launch.
"3... 2... 1..." a voice says from the control tower before the rocket's engines light up with flames and take off, sending a booming roar throughout the research center.
"All engines nominal." the voice says as the rocket lifts off.
"And we have lift-off of the Zanzak I rocket!"===
The rocket decouples the SRB engines at an altitude of 11,000m before running out of all fuel at 50,000. The parachute engages and the data is retrieved, earning
100 SP.
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Known Celestial Objects (closer to sun to farthest) Blue Planet - undiscovered.
Purple moon - undiscovered. Vigor - Where you live right now -- a planet full of life and liquid water to support it as well as a breathable atmosphere.
The Moon - A small moon with a grey surface littered with craters.
Red planet - undiscovered.
Yellow gas giant - undiscovered.
Has too many moons to count. Blue gas giant - undiscovered.
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Basic Rocketry:
Adds basic parts for spacecraft such as capsules, basic rocket engines, basic fuel tanks, parachutes, and small batteries.
MRE (Modern Rocket Engine) - Uses a nozzle and various pressurizers to combust fuel and oxidizer into thrust. Works best with non-magic enhanced fuel.
Basic Fuel - A simple tank with Kerosene and liquid Oxygen.
SRB (Solid Rocket Booster) - A simple mixture of Ammonium Nitrate and standard oxidizer.
Basic Chemistry:
Better Fuel - More advanced types of fuel have been discovered.
Road to Alchemy - Scientists have begun to look into the possibility of alchemy-enhanced materials.
Better Oxidizer - More advanced types of oxidizer have been discovered.