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Duna and Beyond

Launch 1-8: Godwin 1

4/14/2016

 
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Year 1, day 70.
Project: Godwin.
Mission Objectives:
  1. Qualify Godwin I rocket for crewed flight.

Before we launch crew into space with a new rocket, it must be qualified by successfully completing an uncrewed test flight. This helps to ensure the safety of our precious crew.
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A little wobble at liftoff.
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Ascent was nominal.
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Our first multi-stage rocket ignites its second stage.
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The first of three burns complete, the upper stages coasts to apoapsis.
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The second burn puts the ship in a stable orbit.
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After performing a de-orbit burn, the capsule separates from the upper stage and begins re-entry.
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Mission Summary:
  1. Qualify Godwin I rocket for crewed flight: success!

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