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Colonizing Duna... and Beyond

Launch 1-30: Kerbin-Class Thud-Terrior KomSAT Mk I

11/23/2015

 
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Launching again with stock bug fixes installed. I don't usually install mods that make the game easier, but this is definitely a bug and didn't exist in prior versions.

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Year 1, Day 349.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Deploy KomSAT-1a to a circular 777km orbit.

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Launch 1-29: Kerbin-Class Thud-Terrier KomSAT Mk I

11/23/2015

 
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While we could probably put a satellite in orbit of Mun right now, we finally have the funds and technology to deploy our Kerbin communications relay network. The plan is to deploy four identical satellites to medium-height orbits, evenly spaced around Kerbin. Their omnidirectional antennae will provide relay communications to satellites orbiting Kerbin. Two satellites will relay communications to Mun, the other two to Minmus.

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Year 1, Day 337.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Deploy KomSAT-1a to a circular 777km orbit.

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Launch 1-28: Mun-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk Ib

11/23/2015

 
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This will be a mission similar to Apollo 8, in that we do not intend to land on Mun, but with a flightpath more like Apollo 13, in that we do not plan to orbit Mun.

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Year 1, Day 325.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Recover scientific data from space around Mun.

​Crew: Moma (Scientist⭐️)

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Launch 1-27: Mun-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk I

11/22/2015

 
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Another crack at a free-return from Mun.

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​Year 1, Day 313.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Use automated manoeuvre node script to achieve a free-return trajectory to Mun.

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Launch 1-26: Kerbin-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk I

11/22/2015

 
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We suspect the navigation failures may have been caused by persistent rotation. However, due to the failed missions, we need to secure some funds.

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Year 1, Day 301.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Rescue Dathy (Engineer) from LKO.

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Launch 1-24: Mun-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk I

11/22/2015

 
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We finally have enough funds for some facility upgrades that will allow us to advance to Mun and beyond. Before we can take a crew to Mun, we need to do an uncrewed test launch. This is our largest rocket yet, and includes an improved guidance computer capable of performing advanced manoeuvres. If the mission is a success, we will follow up with a crewed mission.

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Mission Objectives:
  1. Verify new lifter design can reach orbit.
  2. Use automated manoeuvre node script to achieve a free-return trajectory to Mun.

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Launch 1-23: Kerbin-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk I

11/22/2015

 
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​Year 1, Day 265.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Rescue Verzie (Engineer) from LKO.

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Launch 1-22: Kerbin-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk I

11/22/2015

 
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Our program is running into a problem. We still have a 30-part limit, but we don't have high-capacity solar cells or batteries. This makes deploying a satellite network impractical, which makes an orbital mission to Mun risky. We also don't quite have the funds to unlock manoeuvre nodes, so doing a crewed free-return Mun mission doesn't meet our minimum safety requirements. And we can't do a crewed orbital mission due to our requirement that we must do an uncrewed mission first.

So, we're stuck doing these rescue missions until we can afford to upgrade our facilities. Fortunately, there seems to be a steady stream of stranded Kerbals to rescue.

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Year 1, Day 253.
Mission Requirements:
  1. ​Rescue Dilfal (Engineer).

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Launch 1-21: Kerbin-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk I

11/22/2015

 
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Zeltrice rescue attempt #2.
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Year 1, Day 230.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Rescue Zeltrice (Pilot).

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Launch 1-25: Mun-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk I

11/21/2015

 
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A follow-up to our previous mission.

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​Year 1, Day 289.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Verify new lifter design can reach orbit.
  2. Use automated manoeuvre node script to achieve a free-return trajectory to Mun.

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Launch 1-19: Kerbin-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk I

11/21/2015

 
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Another rescue... Yeah, this isn't my favourite part of hard-mode career, but we can use the money now, and the additional crew later.

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Year 1, Day 217.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Rescue Jedzor (Scientist)

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Launch 1-18: Kerbin-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk I

11/21/2015

 
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Another day, another rescue. This time, it's Moma.
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Year 1, Day 205.
Mission Objectives:
  1. ​Rescue Moma (Scientist) from LKO.

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Launch 1-17: Kerbin-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk I

11/21/2015

 
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A rival space agency has stranded a Kerbal in low orbit around Kerbin, and has offered us a nice contract to rescue her. Luckily, our engineers have been perfecting flight control software for performing a rendezvous.
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Year 1, Day 193.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Rescue Isary (Pilot).

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Launch 1-20: Kerbin-Class Thud-Orbiter Mk I

11/20/2015

 
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Another rescue.
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Year 1, Day 229.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Rescue Zeltrice

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Launch 1-16: Kerbin-Class Trident-Orbiter Mk I

11/19/2015

 
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Our scientists are close to some major breakthroughs that will enable our uncrewed program to take the next steps to another world, but they need us to perform some experiments first. Our automated guidance systems have proven so reliable that we will send our first scientist into space.
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Year 1, Day 181.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Recover scientific data from high orbit around Kerbin.
  2. Perform tests of Mk16 parachute.

Crew: Bob (Scientist)

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Launch 1-15: Kerbin-Class Dart-Orbiter Mk Ib

11/18/2015

 
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Same rocket as before, just with 100% gimbal enabled on the LV-T45. And a different pilot.
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Year 1, Day 169.
​Mission Objectives:
  1. Perform our first spacewalk.
  2. Return safely.
  3. Recover scientific data.
  4. Perform tests of LV-909.

​​Crew: Val (Pilot⭐️)

An uneventful, nighttime re-entry concluded the mission (although someone forgot to turn off time warp!).

Mission Summary:
  1. Perform our first spacewalk: Success!
  2. Return safely: Success!
  3. Recover scientific data: Success (53 science earned).
  4. Perform tests of LV-909: Failed to meet contractural requirements.

Launch 1-14: Kerbin-Class Dart-Orbiter Mk Ib

11/18/2015

 
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A few small tweaks on our previous orbiter, such as stronger fuel tanks and a modified scientific payload. Jeb is expected to perform our first spacewalk!
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Year 1, Day 157.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Perform our first spacewalk.
  2. Return safely.
  3. Perform tests of LV-909.

​Crew: Jeb (Pilot)

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Launch 1-13: Kerbin-Class Dart-Orbiter Mk I

11/18/2015

 
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Our second attempt at a crewed orbital flight will also be Valentina's second flight. An enhanced science bay should provide the answers to our scientists' questions, as long as flight number 13 proves lucky.
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Year 1, Day 145.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Reach a stable orbit around Kerbin.
  2. Return safely to the surface.
  3. Test LV-T909 engine.
  4. Recover scientific data.
​Crew: Valentina (Pilot)

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Launch 1-12: Mun-Class Dart-Impactor Mk I

11/18/2015

 
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A lucrative contract to put an object into Mun's sphere of influence has paused our crewed space program. Improvements to our guidance systems have us confident we can pull off this mission despite our low technology level.
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Year 1, Day 133.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Cross into Mun's sphere of influence
  2. Test LV-T909 in flight.

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Launch 1-11: Kerbin-Class Dart Mk IV

11/17/2015

 
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Includes a crew capsule and experimental upper-stage engine.
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Year 1, Day 121.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Reach stable orbit around Kerbin.
  2. Safe recovery of crew member.
  3. Recovery of scientific data.
  4. Test LV-T909 engine.
Crew:
  1. ​Jeb (Pilot)

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Launch 1-10: Kerbin-Class Dart Mk III

11/17/2015

 
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A fairly traditional design which should get a probe to orbit.
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Year 1, Day 109.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Reach stable orbit around Kerbin

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Launch 1-9: Suborbital-Class Dart Mk IIb

11/17/2015

 
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This flight represents a major milestone for our program: our first crewed flight.
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Year 1, Day 97.
Mission Objectives:
  1. ​Safely return a crew member from space.
  2. Recover scientific data.
Crew: Valentina Kerman (Pilot)

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Launch 1-8: Suborbital-Class Dart Mk IIb

11/17/2015

 
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This updated version of the Dart Mk II features slightly larger fuel tanks, and lighter, weaker control surfaces.
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Year 1, Day 85.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Test automated flight control system
  2. Test uncrewed suborbital re-entry
  3. Recover a vessel from space
  4. Test Mk16 parachute in flight

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Launch 1-7: Suborbital-Class Dart Mk II

11/17/2015

 
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Functional, if not attractive, this rocket is the first step toward crewed spaceflight.
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Year 1, Day 73.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Test automated flight control system
  2. Test uncrewed suborbital re-entry
  3. Recover a vessel from space
  4. Test Mk16 parachute in flight

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Launch 1-6: Suborbital-Class Dart Mk Ib

11/17/2015

 
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Asymmetric parts are stored on a "launch ring," and launch thrust has been increased.
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Year 1, Day 61
Mission Objectives:
  1. ​Leave atmosphere

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