Tag Archive: Oxidizer

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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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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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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Jan 16 2019

Progeny Mk6 Block I Flight 8 (Mystery Goo Study Attempt 2)

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Returning to flight for the first time in over 5 months, this mission repeats the previous one, which failed on re-entry. Upgraded mystery goo containment units will be put to the test on this flight

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Jul 31 2018

Progeny Mk6 Block I Flight 7 (Mystery Goo Study)

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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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Jul 20 2018

Progeny Mk6 Block I Flight 6 (Radiation Field Study 7)

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In order to possibly help lend credence to various theories on the hazardous radiation region above Kerbin, this rocket is sent up in the middle of the night cycle as opposed to our usual daytime launches

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Jul 17 2018

Ascension Mk1 Flight 2 (Orbit Attempt 2)

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After failing to reach orbit on our first attempt, adjustments have been made to the ascent profile to get the rocket horizontal sooner and hopefully push our periapsis out from under the ground on this second attempt

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Jun 20 2018

Progeny Mk6 Block II Flight 1 (Radiation Field Study 6)

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The debut flight of the powerful Block II version of the Mk6 sets out to see if its design proves capable of reaching space and possibly exploring a new region if it can pass through the hazardous radiation found above the planet

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Jun 08 2018

Ascension Mk1 Flight 1 (Orbit Attempt 1)

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Our first orbit-capable rocket makes its debut flight after months of testing and development and a few false starts leading up to launch. The hopes of this flight lie upon an engine that has seen a lot of use already in testing…

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May 29 2018

Progeny Mk6 Block I Flight 5 (Radiation Field Study 5)

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Exploring the hazardous radiation zone to the north of the equator opposite a previous flight, although it completed its primary objective the rocket failed to be recovered due to an operational oversight

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