Can a Kerbal shuttle replicate the classic NASA launch stack?
In short: This video explores the complexities of getting a shuttle into space. While aerodynamics were previously addressed, achieving a flight profile similar to NASA's iconic configuration—utilizing two SRBs, an external tank, and main engines—presents significant challenges.
The video investigates the difficulties of replicating the classic NASA launch stack within the Kerbal universe.
While the presenter focuses on the original shuttle aerodynamics and wing design, the primary challenge lies in managing the complex physics required to move such a craft from the ground into orbit.
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