In the last week, development has focused on navigation, pathfinding, spacecraft and missions. Here is what’s new:

Spacecraft Crew

Each spacecraft now has a crew. The positions that can be filled will depend on the spacecraft size and type. Later on this will be more customisable through technology, etc. A crew member’s effectiveness will vary depending on their skills (unimplemented). Unfilled positions will be assigned a reduced value calculated from the average of the other crew members. Currently included crew positions and responsibilities: Commander - overall mission success; safety of crew and spacecraft; pilot during launch and landing

Pilot - assist in manoeuvring; release and recovery of satellites

Payload Officer - specialist; management of major payload elements on the mission

Mission Specialist - mission specific duties (such as exploration or research specialist)

Flight Engineer - assist Commander and Pilot; tracking CAPCOM data; mission milestones

Payload Specialist - technical expert accompanies specific payloads (such as commercial or scientific satellites)

Mission Event Framework

The framework that will allow (good or bad!) events to occur during missions that present the player with a choice on how to proceed has been developed. A sample event that occurs during mission launch has been included for testing purposes.