My instinct tells me those Krakens or whatever they are have moved into 'Kerbol', because that's where I've been having problems near. I use the time-warp function to get to my periapsis and then de-warp and come out of map view and find that everything below the command pod had broken off. It's happened to me multiple times. Relevant info: Using Mk. I Command Pod, small Adv. SAS, Rockomax 'Mainsail' engine, and Mk. 16 parachute. Used debug bar for infinite fuel.