Tag Archive: kOS

Apr 18 2019

Ascension Mk1 Flight 4 (Capsule Test Flight 1)

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Mission Dispatch

Changes to the elevator fin angle will allow for greater pitch-down control authority and the first test of the Mk1 space capsule on a sub-orbital flight will take place in a similar manner to the test payload from the previous mission

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Mar 12 2019

Progeny Mk6 Block I Flight 10 (Mystery Goo Study Attempt 3)

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The third attempt to fly mystery goo through space and the inner radiation belt and recover the samples upon return. Also the first launch that will attempt to prevent the Monolith from producing severe weather

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Feb 10 2019

Progeny Mk6 Block I Flight 9 (Material Sciences Study)

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A similar mission to the last one, sending up sample material to be exposed to space inside and outside the inner radiation belt, the hope is that this one can be recovered after facing numerous troubles launching

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Jan 31 2019

Progeny Mk6 Block II Flight 2 (Radiation Field Study 8)

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Mission Dispatch

We prevented the Block II from reaching its full potential last time but now we are ready to let it fly all the way and see just how far we can explore the space above for new regions of increased radiation

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Jan 24 2019

Ascension Mk1 Flight 3 (Capsule Test Mass)

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Mission Dispatch

Attempting to use new software to plan an orbital mission profile proved fruitless, so this mission was redesigned from scratch to support future sub-orbital kerbed spaceflight by testing new technologies such as RCS & a heat shield

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Dec 21 2018

Progeny Mk1-B Airlaunch

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Mission Dispatch

Flight Officers Tedman & Aldeny cap off months of planning and preparation with a first attempt at launching a rocket off the back of their aircraft. Click here for the Ops Tracker rocket page

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Dec 19 2018

Progeny Mk1-B Captive Carry & Launch Rehearsal

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Mission Dispatch

Flight Officers Tedman & Aldeny make another attempt at a full launch dress rehearsal for the carried Progeny Mk1-B rocket that was interrupted months ago by the Monolith

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Aug 09 2018

Progeny Mk1-B Captive Carry & Release Test 5

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Mission Dispatch

Flight Officers Aldeny and Tedman make a final test flight while launch controllers treat it as a full dress rehearsal to ensure all aspects of the mission are ready for a booster ignition on the following attempt

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Aug 02 2018

Progeny Mk1-B Captive Carry & Release Test 4

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Mission Dispatch

Flight Officers Tedman and Aldeny fly another carry/release mission aiming to deploy at a greater pitch angle, which will require the rocket to use its flight computer to decide on its own when to release

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Jul 31 2018

Progeny Mk6 Block I Flight 7 (Mystery Goo Study)

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Mission Dispatch

The first payload of live organisms was carried aboard this rocket. The mystery goo was exposed both inside and outside of the high radiation region. Unfortunately, the samples failed to be returned safely to the surface

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