AKIRA Space Program: Early Tests and The "Kai" Program (Warning-Large images)

[AkiraSpace]

AKIRA Space Program: The Early Years

Before they could launch a Kerbal into space, the AKIRA Space Program had to use several unmanned tests, two of which are featured here.

Solid Fuel Missile

Otomo 2-Stage Missile

Stage separate

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The Otomo Program

The Otomo Capsule (2-stage only)

Simple, solid boster-based rockets capable of suborbital flight.

Otomo Manned Missile

Otomo 2-Stage Manned Missile

Abort test

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The "Kai" Program

The first step into a safe, reliable space transportation system.

The "Kaisuke" Capsule

The Sole Crew member launched in the safe and reliable crew-vehicle "Kaisuke" Capsule.

Ready to launch

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[CaptinKornflake]

Nice set!

[mushroomman]

It's always fun to start from humble beginnings like that.