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| [{{:avatar:dsa_logo.png?140|DSA Insignia}}] The Dwarven Space Agency (DSA) is a civilian launch complex that is dedicated to space exploration. If you're feeling adventurous, if you don't mind the very real chance of exploding, and if you can afford the TNT, then maybe you can fly with... the **A**stronaut Team. | [{{:avatar:dsa_logo.png?140|DSA Insignia}}] The Dwarven Space Agency (DSA) is a civilian launch complex that is dedicated to space exploration. If you're feeling adventurous, if you don't mind the very real chance of exploding, and if you can afford the TNT, then maybe you can fly with... the **A**stronaut Team. |
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| | The operations manual for the Minerva Launch Vehicle can be found on the [[DSA Launch Procedure|launch procedure]] page. |
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| {{gallery> :screenshot:dsa:dsa_complex_helicopter.png?lightbox&400x400 }} | {{gallery> :screenshot:dsa:dsa_complex_helicopter.png?lightbox&400x400 }} |
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| * Via [[Dwarven Transit Authority#minecarts|DTA Minecarts]], take the magenta line from [[Trigonography.]] The magenta line becomes the gray line. The gray line terminates at SpaceWay Station, which is located on the surface of the DSA's main island. | * Via [[Dwarven Transit Authority#minecarts|DTA Minecarts]], take the magenta line from [[Trigonography.]] The magenta line becomes the gray line. The gray line terminates at SpaceWay Station, which is located on the surface of the DSA's main island. |
| * In the Nether, head in the direction of Trigonography. Continue past Trigonography and follow signs for "DSA." The mundis-side Nether portal is located on the surface near the minecart station. | * In the Nether, head in the direction of Trigonography. Continue past Trigonography and follow signs for "DSA." The mundis-side portal is located on the surface near the minecart station. |
| * The DSA is located along the Mt. Paradox -- Aransas ocean route. Follow the pumpkin trail towards Aransas until you make visual contact with the launch pad. Marker buoys will indicate the best navigable route to the harbor. | * The DSA is located along the Mt. Paradox -- Aransas ocean route. Follow the pumpkin trail towards Aransas until you make visual contact with the launch pad. Marker buoys will indicate the best navigable route to the harbor. |
| * From space, land on the planet. The marker beacon will help guide you to a safe landing. After landing, proceed to the Space Center via one of the above transportation modes. | * From space, land on the planet. The marker beacon will help guide you to a safe landing. After landing, proceed to the Space Center via one of the above transportation modes. |
| ==== Minerva Launch Vehicle ==== | ==== Minerva Launch Vehicle ==== |
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| {{gallery>:screenshot:dsa:minerva_launch_vehicle_below.png?lightbox }} The Minerva Launch Vehicle has been described by no one at all as "forty five meters of pure delta-//vee//" and, alternatively, "-9.8 m/s<sup>2</sup> of pure magic." Minerva is an adaptation of the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_II_GLV|Gemini Launch Vehicle]] used in previous missions. It retains the GLV's two-stage design and coloration. An additional two engines were added to extend the booster's lift capacity and assist the rocket in escaping the unusually strong pull of Cubeworld's gravity. | {{gallery>:screenshot:dsa:minerva_launch_vehicle_below.png?lightbox }} The Minerva Launch Vehicle has been described by no one at all as "forty five meters of pure delta-//vee//" and, alternatively, "32 m/s<sup>2</sup> of pure magic." Minerva is an adaptation of the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_II_GLV|Gemini Launch Vehicle]] used in previous missions. It retains the GLV's two-stage design and coloration. An additional two engines were added to extend the booster's lift capacity and assist the rocket in escaping the unusually strong pull of Cubeworld's gravity. |
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| The booster was fabricated from organic, biodegradable components. This was a deliberate design choice: the booster components burn up in the atmosphere rather than land whole---potentially crushing someone's cows in the process. The Minerva space capsule, on the other hand, is made from highly advanced ceramic composites which will survive the trip into space. And back. We think. | The booster was fabricated from organic, biodegradable components. This was a deliberate design choice: the booster components burn up in the atmosphere rather than land whole---potentially crushing someone's cows in the process. The Minerva space capsule, on the other hand, is made from highly advanced ceramic composites which will survive the trip into space. And back. We think. |
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| Minerva's namesake comes from the dwindling supply of Roman deities which have //not// been used for manned spaceflight programs. It is, in fact, sufficiently advanced technology. | Minerva's namesake comes from the dwindling supply of Roman deities which have //not// been used for manned spaceflight programs. It is, in fact, sufficiently advanced technology. |
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| | The operations manual for the Minerva Launch Vehicle can be found on the [[DSA Launch Procedure|launch procedure]] page. |
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| ==== Transportation Services ==== | ==== Transportation Services ==== |
| {{gallery> :screenshot:dsa:dsa_transit_services_in_context.png?lightbox}} A co-located minecart station and a Nether portal provide easy access for both man and material. Transportation services are immediately adjacent to the Launch Control Center. If permission from Range Control is obtained, incoming boats may also dock at the SpaceHab One harbor. During active operations, this harbor is reserved for official astronaut and crew operations. | {{gallery> :screenshot:dsa:dsa_transit_services_in_context.png?lightbox}} A co-located minecart station and a Nether portal provide easy access for both man and material. Transportation services are immediately adjacent to the Launch Control Center. If permission from Range Control is obtained, incoming boats may also dock at the SpaceHab One harbor. During active operations, this harbor is reserved for official astronaut and crew operations. |
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| {{tag>landmark location ch1b1}} | >//We up go!// |
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