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Colonizing Duna... and Beyond

Launch 1-4: Kerbin-Class Trident Mk I

11/11/2015

 
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This innovative design will form the basis of our orbital program.

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Year 1, Day 37.
Objectives:
  1. Test LV-T45 Engine
  2. Leave atmosphere
  3. Obtain science
The atypical design is based on the fact that reaction wheels and control surfaces have not been researched yet, and the only available means for control is the gimbal from an LV-T45. Our scientists are hard at work attempting to reduce the size of our outboard motors, and future designs should be more efficient.
Mission Status: Loss of control during ascent but payload recovered successfully.

Unfortunately, the engines weren't well balanced, and the LV-T45 gimbal wasn't enough to maintain control of the craft during ascent. 

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      • DLSv3
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      • Project Payette
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