Launch 4-33: Kerbin Modular Space Station

Year 4, Day 415.
Mission Objectives:

1. Launch the first modular space station component into orbit around Kerbin.

Now that our R&D facility is fully upgraded, we need to move our emphasis to science. To this end, we are planning on deploying modular space stations in orbits around Mun and Minmus.

Before that, we need to test it in orbit around Kerbin.

The first component is the Biko Service Module, or BSM. This component provides guidance, power, fuel tanks, storage space, an airlock, and docking ports to expand the station.

This is also the first launch using our redesigned DLS v2, along with completely rewritten flight control software.

Payload: Biko Service Module

Lifter: Talon mk I

Another shot on the pad.

Ignition...

Liftoff!

Breaking through the clouds.

First stage separation and second stage ignition.

Fairing sep.

Second stage separation and deorbit burn.

After a couple of burns the station is in its final orbit high above KSC.

Mission Summary:

1. Launch the first modular space station component into orbit around Kerbin: success!