- Overview
- Progeny Mk1-A
- Progeny Mk1-B
- Progeny Mk2
- Progeny Mk2.1
- Progeny Mk3
- Progeny Mk4
- Progeny Mk5
- Progeny Mk6
- Progeny Mk7-A
- Progeny Mk7-B
- Progeny Mk8
 Program Patch Our first rocket program will pave the way to space by allowing us to test out the fundamental physics and engineering that goes into making rockets fly. These simple ballistic projectiles will gradually work their way higher and higher into the atmosphere until we have surpassed the 70km barrier and entered into space above the planet. Recent Program News
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
with us removed from KSC we have to cease some launch prep but no change yet to the Progeny Mk8 launch date. Tho it is most likely delayed, we don't yet know by how much so original launch target will remain our goal until we can determine how soon we can launch after that
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at this time we do not know the nature of the threat or the time frame, but given that we have suffered an attack in the past (kerbalspace.agency/?p=9965) we have no choice but to take this seriously & deal with the relatively minor inconvenience compared to a potential loss of life
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there is also now apparently a threat against KSC and we have complied with orders from the government security forces earlier today that the entire facility be evacuated. We will continue to operate at limited capacity from our HQ in Umbarg until the threat has passed
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Kerbal Space Agency
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if you missed anything important these past two weeks that is not Ascension Mk3 related you can find more info on these events in our Ops Summary, including Ascension Mk3 info. If weather cooperates, prelaunch will kick off tomorrow @ 13:38 UTC! kerbalspace.agency/?p=11606
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Kerbal Space Agency
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a lot has changed since the last time we happened to have a rocket out on the pad during a sunrise eclipse! Taken during first sunrise earlier today. We've had more success than failure launching during eclipses so if this were still a launch day we wouldn't have been too worried
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 Vessel Patch The Mk1-A tested the lower stage, higher thrust booster separate from the upper stage, lower thrust booster so we could verify its performance and test its viability for use in the Progeny Mk2. It also was the first use of our parachute recovery system & spin stabilization attempts. Recent Vessel News
Past MissionsShow Past Missions (2016)
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
we've finally sent a kerbal up into space. Here is a timeline overview of the rockets that it took to get us to this point. The next big step is to reach orbit, altho whether that will be with a probe or a capsule still has not yet been decided. Full res: flickr.com/gp/kerbal_spac…
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yesterday was our 28th rocket launch in 500 days of operation. Here's a look back at the cadence for the Progeny rockets. We expect the next 100 days to be somewhere in between the last 200
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#ICYMI we also went back earlier this week & picked out our top 25 photos from 2016 out of the 293 that were taken that year. Our top pick is attached, you can see them all here: flickr.com/photos/kerbal_…
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
yep, if we stacked all our launches atop each other we *still* wouldn't reach space 🙂 Hopefully though all that changes next year!
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humble beginnings. 9 launch attempts, 8 successful launches, 7 successful recoveries, 45km total distance traveled, 5.901km highest apokee
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 Vessel Patch The Mk1-B tested the upper stage, lower thrust booster separate from the lower stage, higher thrust booster so we could verify its performance and test its viability for use in the Progeny Mk2. It furthered our understanding of rocket flight and was integral to determining a good spin rate for stabilization of the payload upon release. Recent Vessel News
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
we've finally sent a kerbal up into space. Here is a timeline overview of the rockets that it took to get us to this point. The next big step is to reach orbit, altho whether that will be with a probe or a capsule still has not yet been decided. Full res: flickr.com/gp/kerbal_spac…
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
tl;dr - concept proven feasible, but not a useful means of getting to space with our current availability in aircraft or rocket technology, not to mention lack of any commercial support. Is a model we will definitely be keeping in mind for all future missions however
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
here is the full report on the preparation and execution of launching a Progeny Mk1-B rocket off the back of the Deuce: kerbalspace.agency/?p=8264
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2018 operations have officially ceased! We will resume operations on Jan 2nd, 2019. We are very pleased we were able to squeeze in so much this final week, here is one last Ops Summary to close out the year: kerbalspace.agency/?p=8189
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full review of today's launch will not come until after we return to operations next year but we won't leave you all with nothing 🙂 Here is a look at the release and ascent from the ground and onboard cameras. Fwoooosh!! 🚀 youtube.com/watch?v=oDpjA1…
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 Vessel Patch With both boosters verified as suitable for flight, the next step was to join them together for a multi-stage rocket that would take into consideration all the lessons learned from the previous Mk1 series in order to reach heights of greater than 5km. The use of multiple boosters will also give us a chance to experiment with coast times to see what ascent profile is most effective in terms of when to light the second booster stage. This was also the first rocket to carry scientific instruments. Recent Vessel News
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
we've finally sent a kerbal up into space. Here is a timeline overview of the rockets that it took to get us to this point. The next big step is to reach orbit, altho whether that will be with a probe or a capsule still has not yet been decided. Full res: flickr.com/gp/kerbal_spac…
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@KSA_MissionCtrl
yesterday was our 28th rocket launch in 500 days of operation. Here's a look back at the cadence for the Progeny rockets. We expect the next 100 days to be somewhere in between the last 200
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@KSA_MissionCtrl
#ICYMI we also went back earlier this week & picked out our top 25 photos from 2016 out of the 293 that were taken that year. Our top pick is attached, you can see them all here: flickr.com/photos/kerbal_…
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Kerbal Space Agency
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relatively slow week, but such is the pace of progress at times. Here's our ops summary. Have a great weekend! bit.ly/OpsSummary11-7…
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Mk2 investigation team reports the material stress testing has confirmed the cause of launch failure. Next steps: bit.ly/ProgenitorPR6
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Vessel Patch With both boosters verified as suitable for flight, the next step was to join them together for a multi-stage rocket that would take into consideration all the lessons learned from the previous Mk1 series in order to reach heights of greater than 5km. Problems encountered with the initial design were fixed with a stack decoupler added between the first and second booster stages. Recent Vessel News
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
we've finally sent a kerbal up into space. Here is a timeline overview of the rockets that it took to get us to this point. The next big step is to reach orbit, altho whether that will be with a probe or a capsule still has not yet been decided. Full res: flickr.com/gp/kerbal_spac…
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@KSA_MissionCtrl
yesterday was our 28th rocket launch in 500 days of operation. Here's a look back at the cadence for the Progeny rockets. We expect the next 100 days to be somewhere in between the last 200
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#ICYMI we also went back earlier this week & picked out our top 25 photos from 2016 out of the 293 that were taken that year. Our top pick is attached, you can see them all here: flickr.com/photos/kerbal_…
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@KSA_MissionCtrl
Over the vacation break Kerbin completed its first revolution around Kerbol since the start of the KSA. Here's a look at major milestones
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whoops. Mortimer says he uploaded an older accounts file by accident. Revised: bit.ly/FinanceReport_… no Dec profit but still a yearly one!
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 Vessel Patch The Mk3 is the first rocket to use a 0.625m booster, which will comprise of the lowest stage and push the stack of three solid boosters off the pad. Other than the extra stage, it will fly very similar to the Mk2.1 in terms of staging and spin stabilization. We expect this rocket to make it into the upper atmosphere by a good margin, however it is not meant to reach space. Recent Vessel News
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
we've finally sent a kerbal up into space. Here is a timeline overview of the rockets that it took to get us to this point. The next big step is to reach orbit, altho whether that will be with a probe or a capsule still has not yet been decided. Full res: flickr.com/gp/kerbal_spac…
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yesterday was our 28th rocket launch in 500 days of operation. Here's a look back at the cadence for the Progeny rockets. We expect the next 100 days to be somewhere in between the last 200
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@KSA_MissionCtrl
#ICYMI we also went back earlier this week & picked out our top 25 photos from 2016 out of the 293 that were taken that year. Our top pick is attached, you can see them all here: flickr.com/photos/kerbal_…
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@KSA_MissionCtrl
we posted 900+ photos this year & after much debate the top 100 have been chosen! Some are simply our favorites but many are key events that happened this past year. Do you remember a favorite of yours that didn't make the cut? Our #1 photo is attached flickr.com/photos/kerbal_…
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@KSA_MissionCtrl
2017 Year in Review: Rocket Flight. We had some great missions this past year, you can review them all via the bit.ly/ProgenitorProg… home page and we can't wait to get started with bit.ly/AscensionProgr… next year!
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 Vessel Patch Almost identical to the Mk3, the difference in the Mk4 lies with its Liquid Fuel/Oxidizer engine, the first of its kind. Until now we had relied on solid propellant for thrust. The combination of LF/O opens up a whole new realm of possibilities not only for increased thrust, but control. We have hopes that the MK4 can reach space as designed, but are prepared to add extra boosters if needed. Recent Vessel News
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
we've finally sent a kerbal up into space. Here is a timeline overview of the rockets that it took to get us to this point. The next big step is to reach orbit, altho whether that will be with a probe or a capsule still has not yet been decided. Full res: flickr.com/gp/kerbal_spac…
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yesterday was our 28th rocket launch in 500 days of operation. Here's a look back at the cadence for the Progeny rockets. We expect the next 100 days to be somewhere in between the last 200
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@KSA_MissionCtrl
we posted 900+ photos this year & after much debate the top 100 have been chosen! Some are simply our favorites but many are key events that happened this past year. Do you remember a favorite of yours that didn't make the cut? Our #1 photo is attached flickr.com/photos/kerbal_…
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
2017 Year in Review: Rocket Flight. We had some great missions this past year, you can review them all via the bit.ly/ProgenitorProg… home page and we can't wait to get started with bit.ly/AscensionProgr… next year!
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this display is dedicated to Raymal Duvant Kerman, who died in Kravass during the Monolith Incident. We will continue to explore for him!
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 Vessel Patch With the design based directly on the Mk4, capable of reaching over 100km into space, focus is now on the automation capabilities of the rocket as a new computer control system powered by kOS allows us to begin to work on more complex launch and ascent procedures. The software of the Mk5 will ultimately go on control our orbital rocket program. Recent Vessel News
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
we've finally sent a kerbal up into space. Here is a timeline overview of the rockets that it took to get us to this point. The next big step is to reach orbit, altho whether that will be with a probe or a capsule still has not yet been decided. Full res: flickr.com/gp/kerbal_spac…
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we didn't have nearly as many photos to sort through this past year as we did at the end of 2017 so we've already picked out our top 100 images from 2018: flickr.com/photos/kerbal_… overall favorite is the Ascension Mk1 going vertical for the 1st time
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@KSA_MissionCtrl
getting a look at all the launch trajectories was much harder this year given the overall height of the missions & the spread of launch azimuths used, but we did our best. You can always download telemetry for individual flights from the Ops Tracker to graph your own data
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
the final tally for rocket flights from this past year is in! We did not include the Mk1-B, as that counted for atmospheric flight
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@KSA_MissionCtrl
check out all the details in the official report for the final Progeny Mk5 flight and get ready for the next launch, the first Mk6, scheduled for 2/15 @ 21:01 UTC!! kerbalspace.agency/?p=6728
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 Vessel Patches With increased performance thanks to newer booster engines and a new visual look with the lack of third stage fins the Mk5 was retired and the Mk6 has taken its place. The rocket remains a sub-orbital vehicle suited for lofting payload instruments high above Kerbin, with the Block I capable of exceeding 500km although recovery at that height is not ensured. The Block II will be able to reach higher and will be entirely expendable, or carry heavier payloads that can be recovered from a a lower apokee. Recent Vessel News
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
a bunch of stats about the career of the Progeny Mk6 and more details from these past two weeks await you in our Ops Summary: kerbalspace.agency/?p=11574 we hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
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Kerbal Space Agency
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analysis of the Progeny Mk6-II mission reveals reason for lack of high apokee: kerbalspace.agency/?p=11571 also interesting 2nd theory for missing the belt proposed: it no longer exists. At least, for now. Could it wax/wane over a period of time? Kerbin III will help get answers soon
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
given that the Mk6 came down at night yesterday over shipping lanes we hoped someone saw it and took a photo but we checked with ships pulling into ports throughout yesterday and today with no luck. We did not expect it to come down over the Kerblantic, so sent out no notice :/
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
the bit.ly/Progeny_Mk6 is now officially retired after 3 years of service - our longest-working rocket so far. It has an overall success rate of 71% across 21 missions (avg overall success rate is 62% so not bad). The time has come to move fully away from unguided rockets
 
Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
telemetry data from yesterday's flight has been made available: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d… the slightly elevated rads experienced were possibly the residual effects of the belt sweeping through that area of space earlier
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 Vessel Patch With the Progenitor program originally planning to shut down after reaching space, reaching orbit with so small a rocket has been found possible and the Mk7 line will aim to achieve that goal. It will also serve as a smaller testbed for technologies that will make their way to bigger rockets in the Ascension program. The first iteration will not be able to make orbit but will test actuating guidance fins, vectoring engines, reaction control wheels and larger 0.625m payload parts. Recent Vessel News
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Vessel Images Reconfigured Launch Pad  Progeny Mk7-A No. 1  Prelaunch Operations  Lit Up  Progeny Mk7-A Stacking  Initial Chute Deployment  Progeny Mk7-A  Busy VAB 50 Launches  Progeny Mk7-A Topping Off  Progeny Mk7-A No. 2  Escaping the Shadow of the VAB  Sundown Fillup Vessel Video |
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
rocket launches were up from last year, which only had 11, and we put 2 kerbals into space! That lineup could increase to as many as 6+ rockets by the end of next year with continued development of the Progeny Mk7 along with debut of the Ascension Mk2 & Mk3
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Kerbal Space Agency
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lessons learned from the final Progeny Mk7-A mission have been published with the flight analysis report: kerbalspace.agency/?p=9928 - we look forward to revealing more about the Mk7-B that should fly in early 2020
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
the unkerbed Mk1 that will be testing the new larger guidance fins next month will also carry another RTG test payload since the Mk7-A mission did not fully qualify the casing as planned. This will debut the enlarged 1.25m PLF (PayLoad Fairing) assembly as well
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
it's important to admit that we mostly *think* we know what we're doing when it comes to rocketry. We only *know* what we are doing when what we think we're doing actually *works* to within an acceptable margin of accuracy. We are mostly doing a lot of thinking these days
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
weekend, ho! October is only just getting started and we already have plenty of things to talk in more depth about in our weekly Ops Summary, so check it out - kerbalspace.agency/?p=9885 everyone have a relaxing weekend & try to take some time to gaze up at the night sky
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 Vessel Patch With the Progenitor program originally planning to shut down after reaching space, reaching orbit with so small a rocket has been found possible and the Mk7 line will aim to achieve that goal. It will also serve as a smaller testbed for technologies that will make their way to bigger rockets in the Ascension program. The second iteration will still not be able to make orbit but continue to test engine vectoring, payload fairing tolerances and a new 0.625m dual-segment booster for reuse. Recent Vessel News
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
full financial report for 2020 is now available as its own sheet, the regular link will continue to carry monthly updates through this year. We hope to continue to see growth in 2021 as more and more commercial space contracts become available docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
the Mk7-B helped qualify the reusable boosters for the upcoming Ascension Mk3 as well as paving the way for the Progeny Mk8 with thrust vector control guidance. Ironically our Progeny Mk6 missions, technically the easiest, did not fare well
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
even though overall launch count was down from last year, the missions were much more complex, including our first ever orbital missions launched from the Ascension Mk2 and getting the rest of our crew up into space via the Mk1. Lots of failures means we learned a lot as well
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Kerbal Space Agency
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the first engine to be successfully flown twice now has its spot of honor in our rocket garden. This is of course the good side - the other side has a lot of missing pieces that were removed for analysis to aid in future designs & improve re-usability. Bonus Mun/Minmus appulse!
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
CFO Mortimer has updated our financial sheet with Nov's earnings - or lack thereof as expected. Commercial rocket contracts are on the horizon though! Net profit in 2021? More like '22-23 perhaps. But next year would be nice... docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…
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Our original partner Umbra Space Industries went bankrupt attempting to develop a larger aerospike engine and was bought out by Luciole Space Systems. While aerospike development continues, they have largely pivoted to resume working with more standard technology to create a 0.625m rocket that is capable of placing small satellite payloads into Low-Kerbin Orbit or sending them higher on sub-orbital missions. It could even potentially send small probes to Mun or Minmus. This rocket is also the first to be controlled completely through engine vector control and RCS instead of fins. There is also potential for developing a “Heavy” variant that could serve as a decent replacement for the Ascension Mk1. Recent Vessel News
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
with us removed from KSC we have to cease some launch prep but no change yet to the Progeny Mk8 launch date. Tho it is most likely delayed, we don't yet know by how much so original launch target will remain our goal until we can determine how soon we can launch after that
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
at this time we do not know the nature of the threat or the time frame, but given that we have suffered an attack in the past (kerbalspace.agency/?p=9965) we have no choice but to take this seriously & deal with the relatively minor inconvenience compared to a potential loss of life
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
there is also now apparently a threat against KSC and we have complied with orders from the government security forces earlier today that the entire facility be evacuated. We will continue to operate at limited capacity from our HQ in Umbarg until the threat has passed
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
if you missed anything important these past two weeks that is not Ascension Mk3 related you can find more info on these events in our Ops Summary, including Ascension Mk3 info. If weather cooperates, prelaunch will kick off tomorrow @ 13:38 UTC! kerbalspace.agency/?p=11606
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Kerbal Space Agency
@KSA_MissionCtrl
CFO Mortimer has finally been able to post our first financial report for 2021 covering the month of January. Commercial success this year hinges on the Ascension Mk3 & Progeny Mk8 being able to accept contracts, from which we can extract profit: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…
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