Launch 2-19: Godwin 5

Year 2, day 426.
Project: Godwin.
Mission Objectives:

1. Launch into parking orbit around Kerbin.
2. Dock to Whitson Station.
3. Return safely to Kerbin.

Ignition...

and liftoff.

Ullage motors fire to separate from the first stage after MECO.

The launch escape tower is jettisoned after the second stage ignites.

Solar panels deployed after reaching orbit.

The ship seems a bit too large.

Undocking from the station.

The upper stage separates from the capsule before re-entry.

Chutes beginning to deploy, with the space centre in the distance.

Chutes fully deployed.

Mission Summary:

1. Launch into parking orbit around Kerbin: success!
2. Dock to Whitson Station: success!
3. Return safely to Kerbin: success!