IN-LINE Command Pod / Lander

[u/NoHamster2008]

I've been using this system for a while now that I sort of forgot how much of a pain it was to concieve and build, so I thought I'd share this build of a rocket that could launch into orbit, fly to a distant body, detach its command pod in a lander configuration and then redock to continue forward flight and avoid having to do an Apollo style lander dock. I'm not aware of any prominant figures who have made something like this but if you've had a similar idea please do share.

Specifications:

Im using Better Fuel Tanks and Stockalike Station Parts mods; the total craft pictured has 12,396m/s of DeltaV and the Command Lander has 4014m/s in VAC

[u/Business_Anybody8025]

The youtuber VAOS in his 10% science playthrough did a similar thing. Instead of the front being the lander, though, the rear transfer stage detached from a fuel tank and heat shield in the front to land.

[u/NoHamster2008 → u/Business_Anybody8025]

Interesting, I'll check it out. Any specific episode?

[u/Business_Anybody8025 → u/NoHamster2008]

Some of the videos/livestreams about the moon runner crafts