NationStates Jolt Archive

The Cantano & Terpsichor Association of AeroSpace Industries has just announced the completion of Astuhe, the first space-worthy vehicle in the history of C&T.

Mass-production to follow testing this weekend.

Astuhe-class airspaceships are now on sale by CTAASI head Menva Aero.

- Astuhe specs moved to new sales thread

The government of Imitora, as well as the corporations involved with space travel, are proud to congradulate the CTAASI on its achievement. Should you have any problems with your movment into space, feel free to ask for assistance. We would be more than happy to provide overwatch for your test flights, and hope for your success in this area
-First Speaker Anna Fratelli

Congratulations on your victory in getting into space! My nation occasionally hands out grants to nations who have recently achieved the goal of flying into space successfully. Your financial advisors should receive a $1.5 billion grant within the next two hours.

Congratulations again,

Richard Evan & Mark Ribel
Dictator of Big Long Now & BLN Space Agency Director

The CTAASI group thanks you. In appreciation for your kindness, the Menva Aero group has named the newest research project Big Long.

Prototype specs:
Big Long Satellite
-5dm long
-6m diametre
-Carries 60 Sparrow-type adjustment engines mounted
-Carries enough fuel to orbit for 3 years as designed.

The Big Long class of satellite orbits at 200km. It cannot be built on land - because of this, Menvacorp has refitted several Astuhe-class ships for cargo use.

The first Big Long is expected to be finished within six years.

So we built it quicker than we expected. Anyway, Big Long 1 is in stationary orbit over Cantanori Hall as we speak. Big Longs are on sale now.