Near Future Launch Vehicles

Near Future Launch Vehicles 2.2.0 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:39:28

KSP 1.12
DELETED ALL LEGACY PARTS
Retired NearFutureMethalox extra
Updated DeployableEngines to 1.3.1
Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.18.0
5m fairing base now contains all the Restock+ variants for this part so it can more reasonably replace the MH version if installed
Fixed 7.5m fairing base having a fairing variant when it shouldn't have
5m docking port now has rotational capabilties
Bipropellant RCS blocks (ACES and other large blocks) can now use part switching to select LF/O, LCH4/O or LH2/O if CryoTanks is installed
Added Waterfall effects to ACES blocks
Redid Waterfall mono and bipropellant heavy RCS effects

Near Future Launch Vehicles 2.1.3 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:10:36

Updated DeployableEngines to 1.3.0
Updated Waterfall compatibility to be much better, using new 0.6.0 features
Fixed Manatee, Walrus atmosphere curves
Fixed decoupler FX on some parts
Adjusted some engine core effects to look better

Near Future Launch Vehicles 2.1.2 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 06:20:22

Fixed cargo parts in 1.10.

Near Future Launch Vehicles 2.1.1 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:20:49

Fixed some Waterfall plumes

Near Future Launch Vehicles 2.1.0 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:32:48

KSP 1.11
Updated DeployableEngines to 1.2.3
Hidden parts now have zero tech cost (Wyzard256)
Updated Russian localization (r4nd0m)
Made some parts (but not many) storeable in inventories
Added Waterfall support to most if not all engines
Adjusted thrust of all large monopropellant RCS to 10 kN per jet
Adjusted thrust of all large bipropellant RCS to 8 kN per jet

Near Future Launch Vehicles 2.0.3 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 05:57:10

KSP 1.10.1+
Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.17.0
Updated ModuleManager to 4.1.4
Updated DeployableEngines to 1.2.2
Fixed fairings not working in KSP 1.10.1
Propagated some improvements to the Restock fairing textures to this mod
Decreased mass penalty for hollow adapters

Near Future Launch Vehicles 2.0.2 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Tue, 26 May 2020 02:40:58

Fixed some localization issues
Fixed FX specification lines of 5/7.5m decouplers
Fixed CTT location of 7.5m adapters

Near Future Launch Vehicles 2.0.1 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Sun, 03 May 2020 04:25:32

Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.16.0 for real this time.
Fixed cost and mass of double-length 7.5m fuel tank
Increased node size on ER-L1 engine mount so they're visible under the bumps
Fixed some inconsistencies in node cost/mass on some cluster mounts
Moved top and surface attach nodes on Orca engine when Compact variant is selected
Adjusted node for ER-U1 engine mount's shroud variants
Fixed rotation of stupid garbage stock smoke plumes of garbage
Added patches for CCK compataiblity (HorusAK)

Near Future Launch Vehicles 2.0.0 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:27:53

KSP 1.9.x
Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.16.0
Updated ModuleManager to 4.1.3
SOFT-DEPRECATED ALL OLD PARTS
New/redone part lineup
Engines
- KS-1E 'Goldfish' Liquid Fuel Engine: Micro booster engine based on RocketLab Rutherford. 0.625m and Compact variants.
- KS-1M 'Otter' Liquid Fuel Engine: Tiny booster engine based on Merlin 1D. 0.625m, Boattail and Compact variants.
- KS-10AJ 'Walrus' Liquid Fuel Engine: Small booster engine based on AR-1. 1.25m, Boattail and Compact variants.
- KS-107 'Porpoise' Liquid Fuel Engine: Medium booster engine based on TR-107. 1.875m, Boattail and Compact variants.
- KS-160 'Orca' Liquid Fuel Engine: Large booster engine based on Space Transportation Booster Engine study. 2.5m, Boattail and Compact variants.
- KS-600AJ 'Manatee' Liquid Fuel Engine: Huge booster engine based on AR-1 cluster. 3.75m only.
- KR-1E-V 'Angora' Liquid Fuel Engine: Tiny sustainer engine based on Rutherford Vacuum. 0.625m, Boattail and Compact variants.
- KR-1M-V 'Sphinx' Liquid Fuel Engine: Small sustainer engine based on Merlin 1D Vacuum. 1.25m, Boattail and Compact variants.
- KR-74 'Lynx' Liquid Fuel Engine: Medium sustainer engine based on RD-704. 1.875m, Boattail and Compact variants.
- KR-84 'Ocelot' Liquid Fuel Engine: Large sustainer engine based on RS-84. 2.5m, Boattail and Compact variants.
- KR-701 'Cougar' Liquid Fuel Engine: Huge sustainer engine based on RD-701. 3.75m, Boattail and Compact variants.
5m stack parts
- Z-32K Rechargeable Battery Bank: 5m battery bank
- R-N Guidance Computer Unit: 5m guidance unit.
- Clamp-O-Tron Mondo Docking Port: 5m docking port
- TD-500 Stack Decoupler: 5m decoupler. Comes in White, Black and White, and Orange colours.
- TS-500 Stack Separator 5m separator. Comes in White, Black and White, and Orange colours.
- NR-51200 Fuel Tank: 5m long fuel tank. Comes in White, Black and White, and Orange colours.
- NR-25600 Fuel Tank: 5m medium fuel tank. Comes in White, Black and White, and Orange colours.
- NR-12800 Fuel Tank: 5m short fuel tank. Comes in White, Black and White, and Orange colours.
- NR-6400 Fuel Tank: 5m tiny fuel tank. Comes in White, Black and White, and Orange colours.
- NR-AD-10400 Adapter: 5m long fuel tank adapter. Comes in White, Black and White, and Orange colours. Can switch to a hollow structural version.
- NR-AD-6400 Adapter: 5m medium fuel tank adapter. Comes in White, Black and White, and Orange colours. Can switch to a hollow structural version.
- NR-AD-2600 Adapter: 5m short fuel tank adapter. Comes in White, Black and White, and Orange colours. Can switch to a hollow structural version.
- NR-AD-CAP Adapter: 5m flat adapter. Comes in White, Black and White, and Orange colours.
- NR-AD-SKL Adapter: 5m skeletal adapter. Can add upper, lower or both fuel tanks.
- NR-C-12800 Fuelled Nosecone: 5m long fuelled nosecone. Comes in White and Orange colours.
- NR-C-6400 Rounded Nosecone: 5m rounded noseconse. Comes in White and Orange colours.
- NCR-8 Cargo Bay: Long 5m cargo bay
- NCR-4 Cargo Bay: Medium 5m cargo bay
- NCR-2 Cargo Bay: Short 5m cargo bay
- NCR-1 Cargo Bay: Tiny 5m cargo bay.
- NCR-N Nose Cargo Bay: 5m nose cargo bay
- N-Series Service Bay: 5m service bay with toggleable floor.
- AE-FF4 Payload Fairing (5.0m): 5m fairing base. Comes in White, Black and White, and Orange colours.
- N-Series Structural Tube: Multi-length interstage cargo tube with built-in decoupler.
- NR-L1 Lower Stage Engine Mount: Energia-alike engine cluster mount.
- NR-L2 Lower Stage Engine Mount: SLS-alike engine cluster mount.
- NR-L3 Lower Stage Engine Mount: New Glenn-alike engine cluster mount.
- NR-L4 Lower Stage Engine Mount: Superheavy-alike engine cluster mount.
- NR-U1 Upper Stage Engine Mount: Starship-alike upper stage mount. Comes with multi-length interstage
- NR-U2 Upper Stage Engine Mount: Energia-M-alike upper stage mount. Comes with multi-length interstage
- NR-U3 Upper Stage Engine Mount: S-II-alike upper stage mount. Comes with multi-length interstage
7.5m parts
- TD-750 Stack Decoupler: 5m decoupler.
- TS-750 Stack Separator: 5m separator.
- R-EX Guidance Computer Unit: 7.5m guidance unit
- Z-72K Rechargeable Battery Bank: 7.5m battery bank
- EA-F768 Fuel Tank: 7.5m long fuel tank.
- EA-F384 Fuel Tank: 7.5m medium fuel tank.
- EA-F192 Fuel Tank: 7.5m small fuel tank.
- EA-F96 Fuel Tank: 7.5m tiny fuel tank.
- EA-EA-F1536 Fuel Tank: 7.5m extra long fuel tank.
- EA-S20 Fuel Tank Adapter: Long 7.5m tank adapter. Can switch to a hollow structural version.
- EA-S10 Fuel Tank Adapter: Short 7.5m tank adapter. Can switch to a hollow structural version.
- ER-AD-SKL Adapter: 7.5m skeletal adapter. Can add upper, lower or both fuel tanks.
- EA-C-TBD Fuelled Nosecone: Fuelled 7.5m nosecone
- EA-C-TBD Rounded Nosecone: Round nosecone
- ECR-N Nose Cargo Bay: Nose cargo bay
- ECR-1 Cargo Bay: Really long 7.5m cargo bay
- ECR-2 Cargo Bay: Medium 7.5m cargo bay
- ECR-4 Cargo Bay: Small 7.5m cargo bay
- ECR-8 Cargo Bay: Tiny 7.5m cargo bay
- E-Series Service Bay: 7.5m service bay
- E-Series Structural Tube: Multi-length interstage cargo tube with built-in decoupler.
- AE-FF5 Payload Fairing (7.5m): 7.5m payload fairing, White and Black and White variants.
- ER-L1 Lower Stage Engine Mount: BFR-alike engine cluster mount.
- ER-L2 Lower Stage Engine Mount: Large engine cluster mount.
- ER-U1 Upper Stage Engine Mount: ITS-alike upper stage mount. Comes with multi-length interstage
- ER-U2 Upper Stage Engine Mount: EUS-alike upper stage mount. Comes with multi-length interstage
Radial parts
- TTR-6R Radial Decoupler: heavy decoupler
RCS
- RQ-5x1 Heavy RCS Thruster: heavy RCS thruster (single)
- RQ-5x4 Heavy RCS Thruster: heavy RCS block (quad)
- RJ-88x1 Heavy Bipropellant RCS Thruster: LFO heavy RCS thruster (single)
- RJ-88x4 Heavy Bipropellant RCS Thruster: LFO heavy RCS block (quad)
- RQ-5-A Aerodynamic Heavy RCS Block: aerodynamic heavy RCS block
- RJ-88-A Aerodynamic Heavy Bipropellant RCS Block: LFO aerodynamic heavy RCS block
- AVCS-4 Integrated RCS Block: LFO RCS block (4x) with built-in fuel cell and battery
- AVCS-4A Integrated RCS Block: LFO RCS block (4x, angled) with built-in fuel cell and battery
- AVCS-3 Integrated RCS Block: LFO RCS block (3x) with built-in fuel cell and battery
RCS parts take advantage of RestockDepthMask if Restock is installed
Fairing parts tank advantage of RestockModifyFairingMaterials to not look like garbage if Restock is installed
If CryoTanks is installed, the following parts are added/modified
AVCS-LH2-4 Integrated RCS Block: LH2O RCS block with built-in fuel cell and battery
AVCS-LH2-4A Integrated RCS Block: LH2O RCS block with built-in fuel cell and battery
AVCS-LH2-3 Integrated RCS Block: LH2O RCS block with built-in fuel cell and battery
If CryoTanksMethalox is installed, the following parts are added/modified
AVCS-CH4-4 Integrated RCS Block: Methalox RCS block with built-in fuel cell and battery
AVCS-CH4-4A Integrated RCS Block: Methalox RCS block with built-in fuel cell and battery
AVCS-CH4-3 Integrated RCS Block: Methalox RCS block with built-in fuel cell and battery
If Making History is installed, some overlapping Making History parts will be disabled.
If Restock+ is installed, some overlapping Restock+ parts will be disabled
KSP 1.8.x
Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.12.1
Updated ModuleManger to 4.1.0
Updated Russian translation (Sool3)
Custom EngineLight configs (Zorg)

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.3.0 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:19:09

KSP 1.8.x
Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.12.1
Updated ModuleManger to 4.1.0
Updated Russian translation (Sool3)
Custom EngineLight configs (Zorg)

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.2.3 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 20:47:48

Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.10.0
Fixed incorrect labeling of Buzzard's Compact and Boattail variants
Restructured how RealPlume FX is handled (Zorg)

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.2.2 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:32:25

Fixed an engine plume element being sideways

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.2.1 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 21:24:42

Added new custom RealPlume configs courtesy of Zorg

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.2.0 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:48:51

Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.9.0
Made use of B9PartSwitch 2.9.0 features in several parts (UI colours, tooltips)
Rework of advanced LFO engines
- Repainted textures, cleaned up some model elements * Added Vulcan-inspired boattail option to BE-4-alike engine
- Uses new LCH4 colour scheme (white/green-based)
- Added autoshouds to ring/compact variants
- Now use the new Restock-like emissives/heat animation method
- Modified model numbers to consolidate them in the patch list
Added new Extras package: CryoEnginesMethalox
- Converts the mod's LFO engines to use LCH4/OX, for about a 30s Isp bonus
- Requires CRP and CryoTanks >= 1.2.0

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.1.11 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:04:18

KSP 1.7.x
Updated ModuleManger to 4.0.2
Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.7.0
Updated RCS part masses, costs and unlock cost to be in line with 1.7 RCS changes
Added a thrustTransform object to the two bottom RCS outlets for both variants of the aerodynamic heavy RCS

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.1.10 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 18:11:35

1.1.10 * Fixed engine CTT patch (LouisB3) * Added German translation (Three_Pounds)

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.1.9 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 23:21:10

1.1.9 * KSP 1.6.x * Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.6.0 * Updated MM to 3.1.3 * Changed license of code/configs to MIT

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.1.7 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 21:16:42

* KSP 1.5.x * Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.4.5 * Updated MM to 3.1.0 * Removed MiniAVC distribution * Fixed an issue with the 5m docking port's collider

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.1.6 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:35:00

KSP 1.4.5 * Widened versioning specification up to KSP 1.4.99 * Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.3.3 * Updated MM to 3.0.7 * Added CLS patch * Fixed diameter of 7.5 to 5m adapter being slightly too large

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.1.5 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 01:42:09

* KSP 1.4.2 * Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.2.1 * Updated MM to 3.0.6 * Updated MiniAVC to 1.2.0.1 * Updated fairing textures to work with new fairing unwrap

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.1.4 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 22:51:24

Updated B9PartSwitch to 2.1.1 Updated MM to 3.0.4 Fixed a missing bracket in the small 5m to 3.75m adapter which caused all sorts of problems Added engine nicknames to tags (Kerbas ad astra) Modified upper 7.5m cluster mount to be more space-efficient

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.1.3 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:39:39

Fixed CryoTanks patch making nosecone negative mass happen
Fixed fuel capacity of short 3.75m adapter *Improved MFT patch courtesy of John Latour(ISE)

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.1.2 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 22:28:19

KSP 1.3.1 Dependency update Increased max temps from 1200 to 2000 for many tank parts * Increased breaking force/torque for 5m parts from 200 to 350 * Increased breaking force/torque for 7.5m parts from 200 to 450 * Increased thruster power of atmospheric RCS parts, flattened Isp curve * Increased fuel capacities of all 7.5m parts by 50% * Fixed incorrect volume tag on all 7.5m fuel tanks * Fixed mesh offset for 5m guidance core * Fixed small mesh offest for 5m cargo nosecone * Fixed incorrect volumes for 5m nosecone * Reduced fuel capacity of 5m skeletal adapter by 75% * Reduced fuel capacity of short 5m adapter by 50%

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.1.1 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 23:25:18

Fixed a missing texture for the NR-AD-K1 Adapter

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.1.0 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:40:49

Fixed a typo in the AVC file identifying the package as Far Future Technologies Fixed cost and mass of 5m nosecone Fixed CTT location of 7.5m drone core Fixed basic fuel switchers not working at all Fixed label of fuel switch on smallest 5m fuel tank (fixes CryoTanks label conflict) Fixed removal of Structural type for 5m nosecone when CryoTanks is installed Fixed normal maps of all parts Fixed drag cube of 5m drone core Increased the side count of all 7.5m part colliders (fixes fairings not attaching) Added NCR-1, NCR-2, NCR-4, NCR-8 Cargo Bays (5m) Added NCR-N Nose Cargo bay (5m) Added N-Series Service Bay (5m service compartment) Added Z-32k Rechargeable Battery Bank (5m) NR-AD-K1 Adapter (5m to 3.75m exploration upper stage style adapter)

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.0.2 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 19:31:45

Fixed cost of 5m docking port * Fixed cost of all cluster adapters * Moved flat 5m -> 3.75m adapter to Structural category * Fixed RE-4 strange floating engine effect * Fixed RE-4 engine FX offset being very large * Fixed S6-V engine smoke FX direction * Fixed S1-V engine lack of smoke in atmosphere
Fixed a couple of exceptions on engine startup

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.0.1 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 06:28:30

Added Spanish translation courtesy of fitiales Fixed localization issue on EX-M25 cluster mount Fixed localization issue on NR-12800 Fuel Tank * Fixed surface attach nodes on several 5m fuel tanks * Fixed cost of 5m nosecone being too high * Fixed upper endcap and attach node of EA-S20 adapter being positioned slightly too high * Fixed texture warping issue on EA-S20 adapter * Fixed mass not being decreased correctly in Energia cluster mount's single configuration * Changed base symmetry of Energia cluster mount to 2x instead of 6x * Normalized upper stage engine gimbal ranges to 2 degrees, lower stages to 4 degrees * Fixed incorrectly specified gimbal on the RE-4 * Fixed NRE on load on the RE-4 * Fixed a model centering issue on the RE-4

Near Future Launch Vehicles 1.0.0 for Kerbal Space Program Released

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 06:25:21