u/BoringFunction8184

My 29.64-ton rover has to reach Mars in realistic mode without cheats. Getting there is not the problem — the landing is.

I use a heat shield for the landing, which increases the total mass to 39.22 tons. I can successfully use this heat shield for landings on Earth and Venus.

On Mars, however, I have the following problem: due to the thin atmosphere, I cannot slow the rover down enough, and it impacts the surface at extremely high speed before I can deploy the parachutes — over 500 m/s on impact.

Because I want to stay in realistic mode, I want to use as few resources as possible, so building a larger rocket is not an option.

I have also tried different entry angles. I managed to land successfully in only 1 out of 8 attempts, and even then it was barely successful. I want a more reliable landing system.

The extra boosters I added are still not enough to slow it down properly.

Das einfachste ist ein hitzeschild vor meinem rover anzubringen. Problem mein Rover ist ziemlich schwer und dreht sich bei steigenden luftwiderstand nach vorne und verbrennt. Also bleibt nur die Möglichkeit das hitzeschild zu beschweren oder weiter hinten wie im video was anzubauen um den schwerpunkt zu verschieben. Zusätzlich dienen die beiden hinteren schilde als zusätzliche bremse. Funktioniert zwar aber ist relativ groß und umständlich zu bauen da ich alles im all zusammenbauen muss da der rover auch für mehere missionen eingesetzt wird.

Habt ihr ideen das zu vereinfachen der Rover wiegt 29,64 tonnen

Gerne nehme ich baupläne an können auch raketen sein die man unten auf der erde zusammenbaut wegen kleinen Baubereich. Kleine raketen bringen mir nichts da ich kein bock habe 30 flüge zu machen.

Meine jetzige rakete + 2 booster bringt 140 tonnen treibstoff zu meiner station das reicht aber nur um 1tank sowie einen 2 zu 75% zu füllen. Gerne vorschläge danke. Benötige nämlich auch eine rakete um die station immer wieder mit treibstoff zu versorgen...

The AEGIS-8 Nomad is a highly advanced next-generation rover, engineered for extreme missions on planets, moons, and asteroids.

With its 8 landing legs, it offers exceptional climbing capabilities, allowing it to conquer even the steepest terrain and descend safely. There is virtually no situation from which it cannot recover itself.

Its dual-sided drive system with 5 wheels on each side ensures maximum mobility. Even after flipping over, the rover remains fully operational and can continue driving without issues.

At its core are two large, protected solar panels, providing reliable energy at all times. Additionally, two onboard probes enable precise data collection and mission analysis.

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For asteroid operations, it is equipped with an RCS thruster and a 5-ton fuel tank, allowing precise control and safe maneuvering even in extremely low gravity.

After completing its mission, the rover can autonomously position itself for recovery. Using its integrated docking port, it can be retrieved, refueled, and redeployed for future missions.

The docking port also supports modular upgrades such as heat shields, parachutes, or additional weights, enabling adaptation to different environments.

➡️ This makes the AEGIS-8 Nomad suitable for virtually any planetary, lunar, or asteroid mission.

Compact, highly durable lunar rover with dual-sided drive, capable of continuing operation even after flipping over.

Speed (on the Moon): up to 6 m/s on flat terrain, up to 13 m/s downhill, with jumps reaching up to 7 meters.

Equipped with an RCS thruster and a large fuel tank (4.5 tons) for long missions.

Features 2 probes for precise data processing and 6 landing legs for stabilization and self-recovery.

Powered by protected solar panels.

Includes a docking port – reusable and recoverable after missions.

Tested on Mercury, Venus, and asteroids: overall strong performance, but weaknesses in extremely low gravity (too light → tends to lift off easily).

Steep slopes can be challenging – usually overcome with speed. If that’s not possible, the rover uses a climbing mode: the rear landing legs provide support and counterweight, while the front landing leg extends forward, anchors into the surface, and provides additional grip and forward push to prevent slipping.

My tank station is almost finished, only the tanks are missing. I have already installed 3, but 15 are still missing. After that, the tank station just needs to be filled. When it’s completed, it will probably only be about 35–40% filled.

Does anyone have a good rocket that can bring a large amount of fuel into Earth orbit? (Realistic mode)

Right now I’m using a 3-part rocket that I always have to assemble on Earth first (small build area without cheats). I’m looking for a simpler solution.