Model LR-BS Corvex 

Note from the Facilitator:

"A somewhat common utility and light cargo vessel in the Kepule and Tellan systems, though it would rare to see one traverse interplanetary space. The following is an overview of the ship and some pictures."

Goodwit Inc. Model LR-BS Corvex

Goodwit Inc. has partnered with several other companies to build the a utility ship designed for light cargo, station repairs or construction, asteroid mining, and scrapping. The Corvex is rated for low-gravity no-atmosphere landings, which it can perform with is ventral RCS thrusters. Forward thrust is provided by four double-belled nuclear engines. Both of these systems were engineered by Tandyne Propulsion Systems Ltd. The spaceframe itself was designed by Goodwit Inc. In order to alleviate the spacecraft of the heat generated by the four nuclear reactors on board, the majority of the ventral surface acts as a large radiator. This allows it function in dense debris fields and land on the ground without suffering from over heating, as no folding or rolling radiators need to be extended. Communications and sensor equipment is located just above the primary flight deck and were provided by Praxidike Wireless. The flight deck itself has windows along most of the forward bulkhead so that crew operating the four robotic arms able to see their work area easily. The interior is oriented so that it can function as if there was gravity pulling the ship down (landed) or backward (under forward thrust). The robotic arms have spotlights and are able to manipulate large pieces of debris. Smaller arms with laser cutters or other tools are mounted near the ends of the larger arms. This system was manufactured by the Interstellar Logistics and Trade Hub. Near the rear of the conning tower is a port for docking with tenders or other small craft. On the sides of both booms of the fuselage is a large refuelling port. Between these two booms is the main cargo hold. All cargo is stored in vacuum and secured by tethers to the floor and walls. There are no doors, as they would hinder operation of the arms. The Corvex is 14.4m tall, 27.1m wide, and 37 meters long. It has a dry mass of 520t and mass of 1,323t when fully fueled.