Heading North (5/28/18)
This Progeny Mk6 Block I will be launching from the north field so it has a clear ascent path to head off in a northeastern direction. The north side of the launch pad now has a service tower for Ascension rockets that would be in the way
Eve & Duna Appulse (5/29/18)
Taken from the Kerman Observatory atop Kravass, Eve does pass even closer to Duna however no scopes were able to witness it. Being on an inner planet and on an inclined orbit, it's a rare occurrence for Eve to wander this close to Duna
Progeny Mk6 Block I No.5 (5/29/18)
Launching from the field north of KSC so it can track northeast on ascent, it was sent up on an azimuth 90° offset from an earlier flight southeast of the same mass to try and find comparative radiation readings in space. Can you find Minmus hiding in the clouds?
Off Course (5/30/18)
the problem with ballistic rockets - you can point them in the right direction but being exact about it is still tough. Just two degrees off led the rocket astray and past our intended landing zone in the lower Grasslands
Ascension Service Towers (5/30/18)
Seen in their post-launch configuration, the booms will swing inwards to the left in order to attach to the fuel tank when the rocket is on the pad. One arm will pump in liquid fuel while the other handles oxidizer. The upper arm also carries electrical and comm cables that will link up to the payload atop the rocket
Puffy Clouds (5/31/18)
Great weather for flying, with only scattered clouds as the Deuce heads west over the mountains from KSC on an aerial survey mission over 600km distant
The Source (5/31/18)
Winding for almost 1000km the Kongo River is the longest on Kerbin and starts here beneath these peaks. Although it bubbles to the surface a few kilometers from the base of the mountains, you can see where the land is sunken over its underground portion. A plan is in place to setup a research station here to serve this region of the planet for scientific expeditions
Time to Move On (5/31/18)
Captain Jebediah and Commander Valentina out on the tarmac in front of a Deuce and Civvie, the two aircraft they helped design, test and ultimately fly missions with for the Genesis program since late 2016. They will now transition over the Ascension program to prepare for kerbed space flight in 2019!
New Recruits (6/1/18)
A big welcome to our two newest crew members - Flight Officers Aldeny & Tedman!! Aldy & Ted come aboard to take the place of Val & Jeb in the Genesis program. both new crew come to us as experienced flight instructors for the Civvie and Deuce; they last passed through KSC when completing their training almost 1 year ago. They are excited to work on developing and testing out the K-3X and future aircraft
Ascension Mk1 Rollout (6/1/18)
The first orbital-capable rocket for the KSA rolls out atop its carry vehicle towards the launch pad at a 1.5m/s walking pace to be hooked up to the service towers to begin testing systems for launch in a few days
