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Bluedog Design Bureau v1.13 "Забытый"

13 Aug 17:46
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v1.13.0
New Content and Features

  • Surveyor parts including historical lander and conceptual orbiter
  • Minotaur I parts including M55A1, SR19, Orion 50XL and Orion 38, both fairings
  • Complete revamp of Helios parts, featuring additional Helios parts not previously in BDB, like dust analyzer experiment, zodiacal light photometer experiment, low gain antenna, and specialized adapter
  • MORL space station including station core, solar panels, Plutonium Brayton-cycle generator, and resistojet electric RCS
  • New Kepler Space Telescope part set
  • New Syncom 1-3 satellite part
  • Low profile 4.25m (s4b sized) stack decoupler
  • New fairings and adapters for Carrack (from ETS) and the proposed Athena III by Estreetrockets
  • New IVAs developed in collaboration with FreeIVA developer JonnyOThan for most station parts missing IVAs including the Skylab MDA, Airlock, and ETS Research Module. IVAs have support for FreeIVA.

Updates and Enhancements

  • New BDB Extras Patch for realism-inspired alternate XLR81 Agena engine textures. Features a green outer nozzle for the XLR81-8096 and white inner nozzles for the Agena-B and Agena-D XLR81 variants
  • New BDB Extras Patch for alternate Juno/Redstone textures. Features a variant of the Juno tank texture with Latin alphabet lettering and a no letters variant
  • New Agena-D Seasat Texture Variants
  • TAC life support command pods update thanks to birdog357
  • Updated Extraplanetary Launchpads support
  • Castor 120 Air variants Isp update
  • Castor 120XL Air variant

Bug fixes

  • Fix compatibility with Tantares APAS-75
  • Improvements to realfuels compatibility with Scout solids
  • Fix S-II Wet Workshop crew requirements
  • Minor texture fixes for Juno/Redstone
  • Various minor config typo fixes
  • Changed Pegaus Micrometeorite Experiment Panel from a electric part to a science part
  • Added electric charge to OSCAR-1
  • Update Module Manager version

Bluedog Design Bureau v1.12.0 “Песок”

13 Jan 18:19
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v1.12.0
New Content and Features

  • Voyager Mars probe part set. Prestigious end game probe, which is dual launched on Saturn V, each probe consisting of a full fledged orbiter and lander.
  • Includes new C-1 auxiliary engine, Saturn S4B dual payload adapter, star 24 deorbit motor, and 40 components making up the orbiter and lander including several new science instruments.
  • Little Joe II.
  • Orbital assembly components for Saturn S4B sized stages including in line docking interstage adapter, 4 way APS.
  • Side docking guide rail which allows for up to 3 docking ports to easily line up for multi docking. Allows users to easily lash together S4B or SII sized stages side by side on orbit.
  • SNAP 29 RTG with conformal radiator (sized for S4B diameter)
  • Dedicated radiators for cryocooling Saturn stages
  • Mitsubishi MB-60 engine in fixed and deployable variants, a concept engine once proposed as a Delta IV upgrade (and for H2A and possibly SLS)

Updates and Enhancements

  • Soilscoop experiment definition from Coatl (MM patch will unify the def if Coatl is also installed)
  • Add Centaur interface mesh to Atlas V 4xx interstage adapter
  • Updated moduleBDBdepthMask to handle translucent shaders (Thanks to CineboxAndrew)
  • New SRM upper stage plume (Thanks to Al2Me6 and Kochi for providing FX used in this plume), applied to all vac/upper stage SRB motors.
  • Tweaked upper stage LH2 plume.
  • Remove particle shader from F1 and E1 waterfall due to performance and look problems when clustered.
  • Re-balance the science labs

Bug fixes

  • Fix conflict between Extraplanetary launch pads compatibility patch and Simple Construction
  • Fix Deadly Reentry compatibility with engine thermals patch
  • Fix Filter extensions config when used without BDB Realnames Extras patch
  • Fix Keyhole dual adapter decoupler direction
  • Lunar shelter telescope can be used on atmospheric bodies now
  • Fix for Deadly Reentry conflict
  • Fix in flight texture switch in BDB Extras for 5 crew Apollo capsule
  • Fix procedural fairings patch.
  • Fix missing power tower dual solar array truss

Bluedog Design Bureau v1.11.0 "вне"

22 Oct 16:23
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v1.11.0
New content and features

  • Add Deployable Engines as hard dependency
  • All new boiloff mechanics using System Heat as a new dependency (included by default, can be removed optionally). Boiloff can now be managed by using system heat configured radiators to provide active cryo cooling
  • Skylab 25kW power module parts including large solar panels, radiators, tower structure, and docking adapter
  • Skylab teleoperator retrieval system (reboost module)
  • SII interstage based EOSS space station parts including aft section, large telescope, solar panels, experimental rollout solar array and more
  • New nuclear engines: NERVA XE hot bleed cycle engine, NERVA full flow cycle flight engine (with aerospike option), large and powerful NERVA II, Los Alamos Small Nuclear Engine concept
  • Apollo SIM bay ATM telescope
  • SII wet workshop
  • Mariner 3, 4 and 5
  • 6.25m S4F stage for FLO HLLV (incorrectly known as Comet HLLV sometimes)
  • 8m Saturn fairing inspired by FLO HLLV.
  • New 2.5m Saturn fairing
  • 3x variant for Saturn S1D engine mount
  • Revamped Big G 1969 (cylindrical service module)
  • Revamped Centaur II (atlas II) and Common Centaur/Centaur III (Atlas III and V)
  • Orbital Goo Laboratory inspired by Orbital Primate Spacecraft.
  • Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) parts (requires Breaking Ground DLC for robotics)
  • Extended set of ALSEP ground experiments including historical experiments and proposed ones (requires Breaking Ground DLC for EVA ground science)
  • 3 crew LM Taxi with uprated ascent stage variant
  • LM truck cargo variant with roll-off ramp with autonomous descent stage variant
  • Orbital LM Lab
  • LM Shelter and Early Lunar Shelter with new experiments including 100ft drill (thanks to Gregoria Luna (Gregrox) for the telescope results)
  • She-lab (Shelter Lab) with accompanying MTV vehicle.
  • Lunar Flying Vehicle
  • LR91 style nozzle for the single LR87 vac
  • Shaddy compatibility support for blanket type solar panels using transmission shaders (backlit glow)
  • Shaddy compatibility for translucent parachute shaders
  • new IVA for the LM and variants (new props including detailed hatches and DSKY interface)
  • Haaselblad lunar camera KIS prop (also an IVA prop)

Updates and Enhancements

  • Native community category kit implementation
  • Update filter extensions compatibility
  • Snacks! compatibility update thanks to debaker02
  • Startup fireball effects for F1 and RS68 waterfall plumes
  • Add mesh switch to CADS docking ports to turn off inner hatch.
  • RL10-C3 variant (thanks to Al2me6)
  • New running sound for nuclear engines with Geiger clicks (Thanks to Katniss)
  • Compatibility with Default Action Groups mod
  • Add some KSRSS results to sci defs

Bug fixes

  • Fixed Apollo IVA rotation bugs
  • Fixed Gemini lander IVA rotation bug
  • various minor fixes

Bluedog Design Bureau v1.10.4 "Луна"

19 Jul 16:25
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v1.10.4

New content and features

  • New Beacon 1 Satellite
  • Delta GPS shark decals
  • Filter extensions compatibility with custom icons and categories (Thanks to Rodg88)
  • New United States style BDB flag

Updates and Enhancements

  • Add clickable window to Skylab IVA
  • Fireball effects to F1 and E1 engine startup
  • Update bundled Waterfall to v0.8.2

Bug fixes

  • Skylab ATM ladder fix
  • Fix node clearance on EOSS Aft MDA. COULD BREAK OR AFFECT SOME EXISTING CRAFT
  • Payload sep texture fix
  • SNAP texture fixes
  • Wetlab module capitalisation issue (Thanks to Ash19256)
  • Various other minor fixes

Bluedog Design Bureau v1.10.3 "Луна"

17 Jun 14:05
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Updates and Enhancements

  • Update some RL10 stats
  • Add RL10-B3 to BDB extras (Thanks to Pappystein)
  • Add J2A2 to upper stage thrust buff patch in BDB extras

Bug fixes

  • Fix Saturn AJ260 radial decoupler force direction
  • Fix photometer experiments (Thanks to Rodg88)
  • Minor titles, descriptions and tag fixes
  • Fix LM top hatch textures
  • Fix LM EVA antenna animation
  • fix Star motor level 3 and E1 engine upgrades
  • Fix Space Dust bug with OAO instruments. Dedicated Space Dust versions of the instruments are now used instead.

Bluedog Design Bureau v1.10.2 "Луна"

14 May 16:25
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v1.10.2
New Content and features

  • New "Baby Centaur" Kick Stage
  • New detailed IVA for Skylab orbital workshop. Applied to historical workshop and the wet workshops
  • Custom decals for BDB to work with Conformal Decals (thanks to Viper)
  • Apollo inspired mission patch flags (thanks to Icecovery)
  • New ULA inspired BDB flag (thanks to Pickledtripod)

Updates and Enhancements

  • Compatibility patches for Extraplanetary Launchpads cargo (thanks to Rodg88)
  • Added 1.875m top node variant for Delta IV 3.125m fairing base in addition to existing 2.5m node, added ring only version with no truss.
  • The Delta IV standalone payload adapter truss can now switch from 3.125m->2.5m, 3.125m->1.875m and 2.5m->1.875m
  • New DCSS paint job based on Demosat/TOPAZ launches

Bug fixes

  • Aero fixes for jettisonable SLA panels
  • Aero fixes for Apollo capsules and heatshields
  • Thermal fix for Advanced Apollo "feetshield" (thanks to Rodg88)
  • Fix Skylab ATM robotics truss surface attach (thanks to Gotmachine)
  • Various minor texture fixes
  • Minor description and tag fixes
  • Node fix for Big G service module
  • Fix RL10 emissives

Bluedog Design Bureau v1.10.1 "Луна"

24 Apr 11:12
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v1.10.1

New Content and features

  • Wide SLA for Saturn H03 from Eyes Turned Skyward (can house an ETS Artemis/ Constellation Altair lander from other mods)

Updates and Enhancements

  • permanently delete deprecated old Skylab, APAS and E1 parts in BDB/OldParts
  • Updated Connected Living Spaces patch (Thanks to Aelfhe1m)

Bug fixes

  • Fixes for F1 and E1 plumes
  • Fix Apollo advanced heatshield texture bug with TU
  • Minor texture fixes
  • Some craft file fixes
  • Fixes to USI-Life Support patch (Thanks to somnambulistic)

Bluedog Design Bureau v1.10.0 "Луна"

16 Apr 15:42
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v1.10.0 "Луна"

New Content and features

  • BIG REVAMP OF SATURN, APOLLO & SKYLAB!!

NOTE: not compatible with old BDB saves. Many parts are removed or replaced entirely.

Apollo

  • New Apollo capsule with multiple variants including Skylab and Boilerplate variants
  • Official PBR support for Apollo capsule via Textures Unlimited with custom PBR textures (Thanks to Truthful Gnome)
  • New block II SM with realistic SIM-bay and alternate bay interiors
  • Apollo CM terrestrial landing heatshield with legs and retro motors
  • New SIM-bay experiments and revamped sub satellite
  • New LM with independent legs and silver MLI variant
  • New LM and CSM engines
  • 16 new surface experiment parts based on the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiment Package (ALSEP). Requires Breaking Ground DLC.
  • Multiple R4D rcs variant blocks
  • LM MESA experiment, goo experiment based on RTG cask, and cosmic ray detector
  • Revamped ETS advanced Apollo service modules and mission modules
  • revamped AARDVARK block I and block II, plus unpressurised segment.
  • new accurate CADS docking port in passive and active models (1.25m)
  • Apollo Boilerplate CM and SM
  • New Apollo SM Doppler Antenna (used on ASTP mission)

Saturn

  • All new Saturn V at correct real world to KSP scale ( S1C and SII now 6.25m, SIVB 4.25m).
  • Multiple variant lengths for S1C including various stretches for MLV as well as common bulkhead variant.
  • Variants for S1C engine mount
  • Multiple mounting truss options for the SLA. Wide SLA variant with straight walls for larger payloads
  • Multiple variant lengths, 5x and 7x engine mount variants for SII.
  • SII to 3.75m Generic mount and dedicated 3.75m M1 engine mount.
  • Multiple variant lengths, SOFI texture variant and LASS mount option for the S4B
  • Variants for Saturn V engine mount
  • S1D Atlas style half staging mount and vernier engine
  • New inline and radial AJ260 solid rocket motor in multiple length variants
  • Revamped and resized Saturn I (first stage 4.25m, S4 3.75m) with multiple length switches
  • 6.25m (MLV) and 4.25m (Skylab style), and 3.75m SAF fairings.
  • 2.5m Saturn I fairing variant
  • Truss adapter for AARDV and Centaur
  • New E-1 engine
  • New sustainer variant for the F1
  • New H2 variant (subtype on the H1)

Skylab

  • All new historical Skylab with Breaking Ground based robotics truss for the ATM
  • Jettisonable shielding for the orbital workshop with custom PBR texture support via Textures Unlimited for the bare workshop
  • Skylab external experiments
  • New wet workshop model
  • New Venus flyby wet workshop with expanded shielding and 12x solar panels
  • New Venus flyby mission module with unpressurised cargo bay, experiments and reentry probes.
  • New ETS Spacelab parts
  • Aft MDA based on EOSS proposals for expanding Skylab derived from the back

Gemini

  • parts for Big Gemini conical service module (4.25m S4B diameter)
  • Abort tower for Big Gemini

Other

  • New Saturn I-based Pegasus micrometeorite satellite
  • Replaced old APAS (0.9375m) with new model by Benjee10. Compatible without conflict with Benjees own mods (Habtech, SOCK etc)
  • Apollo Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) docking adapter and experiment
  • APAS 75 docking port from ASTP. Compatible with corresponding Soyuz base counterpart being added to Tantares.
  • New Agena Horizon Sensor part (definitely apollo related)

Updates and Enhancements

  • Update bundled Waterfall to 0.8.1
  • Update bundled B9PS to v2.20.0
  • Some solar panel EC output balancing
  • Minor science balancing
  • New Agena Avionics Unit 'split' paint variant
  • DCSS 2.5m Fairing Base paint variants (white, black, and gray)
  • Updated craft files courtesy of Friznit

Bug fixes

  • Fix more typos
  • Minor tag fixes
  • Fix Delta IV engine shroud texture
  • System Heat fixes for nuclear engines

Bluedog Design Bureau v1.9.0 "пробе"

13 Dec 18:40
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New Content and Features

  • Pioneer 10 and 11
  • Extra Pioneer 10/11 derived parts including Pioneer SUAE (Saturn Uranus Atmospheric Entry) and Pioneer Outer Planets Orbiter
  • Clementine and ISAS
  • Radio Astronomy Explorer A/B (and Star-17/Star-17A)
  • Transit 3 and 4
  • Transit 5A, 5C, 5O/Oscar, 5BN, 5E, and SOOS (Stacked Oscar on Scout)
  • Beacon Explorer
  • SOLRAD 8
  • LOFTI
  • INJUN 1
  • POPPY (block 1 and 2)
  • ANNA 1B
  • New small probe (0.625m) sized grapple "Klaw"
  • New Titan 23G/Titan IIIB Structural Adapter Part
  • Revamped Geiger Counter
  • IVA's for MOL made by Beale
  • New IVA props by Well and Beale
  • Revamped Peacekeeper/Athena/Minotaur textures
  • Revamped Geiger Counter and Solar Battery mesh and texture
  • New Titan Gemini Decoupler IIIA Variant
  • Able variant for Thor Boattail
  • Thermal Control Pinwheel Texture Variant for Pioneer P3
  • New Transtage Alternate White Variant for tankage and shroud
  • New LDC Black Texture Variant and Alternate Blue LDC Texture Variant
  • Delta IV densified propellant switch in BDB Extras (By Estreetrockets)
  • Optional patch to replace BDB boiloff with CryoTanks boiloff in BDB extras (by Grimmas)
  • Add engine ignitor configs for M1, XLR129, RL20 and RS30
  • New kerbalized flag for Pioneer 10/11 Plaque

Updates and Enhancements

  • Update bundled B9 Part Switch to 2.19.0
  • Update bundled Module Manager to 4.2.1
  • Update bundled Waterfall to 0.7.0
  • Old Centaur parts deleted from OldParts folder
  • SOLRAD/GRAB 3 variant for SOLRAD/GRAB 1
  • Massive LDC Texture Cleanup
  • HAPS/Super HAPS Texture Cleanup
  • Massive Titan Texture Cleanup (spanning titan 2,3, and 4 tankage, engines, transtage, most structural parts, and UA120 Solid Motors)
  • Titan 23G Second Stage Texture Redone (with ACS slightly upscaled to be more accurate)
  • Scout Texture Cleanup
  • New multispectral scan science definition
  • New cosmic ray telescope science definition
  • New trapped radiation science definition
  • Added cosmic ray experiment to OGO PEP Instrument
  • Added trapped radiation experiment to Pioneer 4
  • Added solar wind experiment to Mariner 10 Plasma Instrument
  • Added UV Spec and Solar X-Ray experiment to WRESAT
  • Massive science balancing tweaks
  • Minor antenna balancing
  • Cargo support for many probes and experiments
  • Less powerful (realism focused) Scout balancing variants available (optimal for launching Transit missions)
  • Craft files for the new probes
  • Titan 23G/IIIB Craft file updated (to reflect new 23G/IIIB structural adapter part)
  • A few more Titan and Delta craft files
  • Massive SCANSAT balancing tweaks to accommodate multispectral scanners
  • Added SCANSAT support to a few more parts
  • Add (minor) support for KSRSS/RSS in a few science definitions
  • Add support for SMURFF with RSS (thanks to genehwung)
  • Add support for Engine Ignitor for BDB 1.8 cryo engines

Bug fixes

  • Minor typos and such
  • Update Procedural Fairings compatibility patch
  • Fixes for Atlas surface attach patch in Extras (Thanks to Pappystein)
  • Fix science transfer issues on MOL labs and Gemini (thanks to birdog357 )
  • Minor bugfixes in contracts (thanks to Morphisor)
  • Add missing entry cost to some parts
  • LDC Short Interstage Mesh Normals Fix
  • Titan 2 Upper Stage Raceway Fix
  • P-11 Subsatellite Node Fix
  • Real description fixes
  • Misc tag fixes
  • Fix Nimbus Early Command Antenna node height

Bluedog Design Bureau v1.8.1 "Мороз"

11 Jul 15:04
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Updates and Enhancements

  • Update bundled Waterfall to 0.6.6
  • Update BDB versioning for KSP 1.12.x

Bug fixes

  • Correct 2.5m Gemini heatshield stats.
  • Fix splashdown orientation for Gemini capsule.
  • Fix disconnected coolant pipe for nozzle extension on large bell variant of XLR129.
  • Fix Gemini lander IVA rotation
  • Various typos in configs