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OXM Universe
OXM Universe is an opportunity for you to use your OXM Points in a game of space exploration.
You can buy planetary probes with your OXM Points and search for artifacts of ancient alien civilizations on other planets!
While scanning the sky, the newly-formed XASA space program has discovered an unusual chemical signature in the atmosphere of the planet farthest from the sun. You are to lead XASA through the process of sending a probe to the planet Hoenir.
Any important discoveries you make will be rewarded by unlocking special bonus content on the OXM Disk.
Hoenir
A ground-based facility has discovered an unusual chemical signature in the atmosphere of Hoenir, the planet farthest from the sun.
The XASA research team has proposed the Xenon I spacecraft and a spaceport capable of supporting the construction and launch of interplanetary spacecraft.
Visit the Research Center to learn more and to begin researching the technology required for the Xenon I mission.
XASA teams cope with “Go Fever”
As development of Xenon I comes to a close, the XASA teams are getting very anxious for the upcoming mission!
Research tasks remaining: (Your list of remaining objects here)
Construction projects remaining: (Your list of remaining objects here)
Research Update 1: Spaceport
The XASA research team has designed an orbiting outpost required for building, launching and operating interplanetary spacecraft!
Research Update 2: Xenon I
The XASA research team has analyzed the requirements for sending an unmanned probed to the planet Hoenir and has designed the Xenon I probe specifically for this mission.
Once in orbit around Hoenir, sensors aboard Xenon I will report scientific information about the planet.
Research Update 3: Mobility Platform
Your team has completed research on the Xenon I Mobility Platform. A lot of plumbing runs through this section of the spacecraft, and it is crucial that systems in this part of the spacecraft maintain a particular center of gravity.
Visit the Construction Bay to begin building the first pieces of the spacecraft!
Research Update 4: Nav Computer
The navigation computer for Xenon I has been designed to ensure that the spacecraft will be able to reach Hoenir with the amount of fuel onboard.
Once the primary mission is over, the computer will be able to perform a small number of in-orbit maneuvers for further exploration of the planet.
Research Update 5: Com Platform
Your team has completed research on the Xenon I Communication Platform. As Xenon I collects scientific data, it is replicated and stored for the next opportunity to transmit to Mission Control. When the spacecraft’s High Gain Antenna has a clear shot at the network of radio telescopes located and listening on Joro, the onboard communication systems kick into high gear. Scientific data is beamed back to Mission Control, and any commands or flight maneuvers from Mission Control are sent to the spacecraft.
Research Update 6: High Gain Antenna
Your team has completed research on the Xenon I High Gain Antenna. When the antenna is facing the network of radio telescopes located on Joro, incredible amounts of scientific data can be beamed to Mission Control. Mission Control can also relay information from other future spacecraft and send targeting commands to the navigation computer.
Research Update 7: Propulsion System
Your research team has designed an onboard propulsion system for Xenon I that will allow the spacecraft to adjust its trajectory as it travels to Hoenir. Controlled primarily by the navigation computer, the propulsion system will be able to change the orientation of the spacecraft for prime data collection opportunities, then return to the pre-planned flight track.
Research Update 8: Power Supply
Your research team has designed a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG). An RTG creates electricity from the energy of decaying radioactive matter, and can power Xenon I for many years. Once launched, the generator is deployed away from the spacecraft on a boom to ensure that the radioactive energy does not affect sensitive equipment.
Research Update 9: Sensor Platform
A comprehensive suite of scanning equipment and sensors has been designed for the spacecraft. Once launched, the sensor platform will be deployed away from the spacecraft on a boom for optimal data acquisition.
Extensive visual capabilities include a high-resolution mapping camera, and infrared and ultraviolet spectrometers.
Research Update 10: Alpha Collector
The “Alpha Collector” is a small vehicle that can be launched from Xenon I. It has a high-tolerance heat shield and is capable of withstanding the forces of atmospheric entry. If a high-quality target is identified by Xenon I, this probe will be able to get closer for a better look.
Research Update 11: Collector Platform
The Collector Platform can support and launch four Alpha Collectors at any time during the Xenon I mission. Each collector is mounted to one of four booms so that the small descent engine does not disturb the spacecraft. High-resolution sensors return critical information required to maintain spacecraft orientation and flight track.
Research Update 12: Magnetometer
A delicate sensor called a magnetometer has been developed for Xenon I. It will measure the magnetic properties of a planet, which will tell a lot about its interior and how it has evolved.
Since the magnetometer is so sensitive, it will be deployed on a boom, keeping it away from the other equipment aboard the spacecraft.
Research Update 13: Rocket Engines
The research team has developed a set of rocket engines that will burn during the initial launch and at critical moments to make major alterations to the spacecraft trajectory.
The liquid fuel and oxidizer aboard Xenon I are pumped into the engines, where they mix together and combust. The resulting hot gases escape at a high velocity through the nozzles, generating thrust.
Build Update 1: Mobility Platform
The Mobility Platform for Xenon I has been built to the specifications of your research team. Once launched, Xenon I will be stabilized by slowly spinning. As fuel is expended and as subsystems are deployed, the Mobility Platform will accommodate for changes to the center of gravity and maintain the orientation of the spacecraft.
Build Update 2: Nav Computer
The navigation computer for Xenon I has been built and installed. The spacecraft will be able to reach Hoenir with the amount of fuel onboard.
Once the primary mission is over, the computer will be able to perform a small number of in-orbit maneuvers for further exploration of the planet.
Build Update 3: Com Platform
Your team has completed work on the Xenon I Communication Platform. As Xenon I collects scientific data, it is replicated and stored for the next opportunity to transmit to Mission Control. When the spacecraft’s High Gain Antenna has a clear shot at the network of radio telescopes located and listening on Joro, the onboard communication systems kick into high gear. Scientific data is beamed back to Mission Control, and any commands or flight maneuvers from Mission Control are sent to the spacecraft.
Build Update 4: High Gain Antenna
Your team has completed research on the Xenon I High Gain Antenna. When the antenna is facing the network of radio telescopes located on Joro, incredible amounts of scientific data can be beamed to Mission Control. Mission Control can also send targeting commands to the navigation computer, and relay information from other spacecraft.
Build Update 5: Propulsion System
Your team has built and installed the onboard propulsion system for Xenon I that will allow the spacecraft to adjust its trajectory as it travels to Hoenir. Controlled primarily by the navigation computer, the propulsion system will be able to change the orientation of the spacecraft for prime data collection opportunities, then return to the pre-planned flight track.
Build Update 6: Power Supply
Your team has built and mounted the radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs). RTGs create electricity from the energy of decaying radioactive matter, and can power Xenon I for many years. Once launched, each generator is deployed away from the spacecraft on a boom to ensure that the radioactive energy does not affect sensitive equipment.
Build Update 7: Sensor Platform
The sensor platform has been built and installed. The spacecraft now has a comprehensive suite of scanning equipment and sensors have been designed for optimal data acquisition.
Extensive visual capabilities include a high-resolution mapping camera, and infrared and ultraviolet spectrometers.
Build Update 8: Collector Platform
The Collector Platform has been built and mounted on Xenon I. It can support and launch four Alpha Collectors at any time during the Xenon I mission. Each collector is mounted to one of four booms so that the small descent engine does not disturb the spacecraft. High-resolution sensors return critical information required to maintain spacecraft orientation and flight track.
With this piece in place, the four Alpha Collectors can now be built.
Build Update 9: Alpha Collector
The four Alpha Collectors have been built and installed onto the Collector Platform.
The “Alpha Collector” is a small vehicle that can be launched from Xenon I. It has a high-tolerance heat shield and is capable of withstanding the forces of atmospheric entry. If a high-quality target is identified by Xenon I, this probe will be able to get closer for a better look.
Build Update 10: Magnetometer
The magnetometer has been built and installed on Xenon I. It will measure the magnetic properties of a planet, which will tell a lot about its interior and how it has evolved.
Since the magnetometer is so sensitive, it will be deployed on a boom, keeping it away from the other equipment aboard the spacecraft.
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