Kerbalsaurus

I've been working on photo editing with KSP screenshots. I can't run TUFX, but I can make it look like I do! Here's a nice old-timey photo. What do you all think?

That's a great idea! I would suggest having two docking ports for reasons that will become apparent later. And for the tech tree, just don't make bizarrely and outrageously futuristic. Nice! I was thinking of using the Apteryx-9 for these flights anyway, I just haven't been able to test them yet. I've been working on a... new project. keep your eye out for that. Thank you all so much for the help and support, and congratulations @Hypersonic Was Taken Again! I'll share an update on our new found partnership after Aurora 3!

Why not both? The limit I'd say is a mass between 15 tons or less.

AURORA MINMUS HABITAT - YEAR 3, DAY 387 Take it from the top... It's a busy day today at Cape Kerman, as two rockets sit on the launchpad. Both are Eve IIIs, but each carrying different payloads. In the background, on LC-39B lies an Eve II ready to carry Aurora 3, which will bring Kerbals back to Minmus. In the foreground is the rocket that will be launching today, an Eve II carrying the habitat the crew will live during transit to Minmus and their orbital stay. Launching with the habitat is also the lander, a modified version of the MLV-1, called the MEV-2. The difference is the increased cargo space inside of the lander, which will allow the crew to spend a prolonged amount of time on Minmus's surface, and perform exterior experiments that will allow for a more in depth look at Minmus and its history. "Liftoff on the Eve III rocket!" - Gene Kerman (CAPCOM) "Successful separation and ignition of stage 2." - Chris Kerman (Engines) "Go for orbital insertion." - Gene Kerman (CAPCOM) A routine liftoff! The Habitat and lander enter orbit successfully. However, the job is not done yet. The spacecraft still has to put itself into an orbit on the same inclination as Minmus. Not too hard, as we've had a lot of experience with missions to Minmus. But still difficult, as sometimes it seems KSP has its own plans as to how maneuvers are going to go. "Stage 2 re-ignition successful, beginning plane change." - Chris Kerman (Engines) And the habitat's plane is now exactly aligned with Minmus! After a few more correction burn, re-circularizing orbit and what not, stage 2 is detached, and AMH is freed. Now it'll sit in orbit and wait until Aurora 3. See you then, AMH!

4)Top 10 Most INSANE Earthquakes EVER|*INSANE* Earthquakes you MUST See

Here’s the post: https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/topic/210577-beyond-kerbalkinds-history-of-space-exploration/?do=findComment&comment=4331313

I remember. However, I think we’re long past the point of needing a sample return craft. If you’ve read far enough back, you might remember Minmin 3, which was a sample return mission (I purposefully don’t eliminate the debris of the spent descent stage). Also, we’re getting ready to launch the first crews back to Minmus. However, there are still two spots left open for the station module submissions if you’d be interested in submitting something for that. Or a little commsat between 1 and 18 tons. Whichever sounds more fun to you.

A commsat? Yeah, I’ll except that. Just tell me you company’s name, send the flag, and send the KerbalX or adjacent link.

Congrats on TOTM, @Toaster355!

@SkyFall2489 provided a download for the module. You can download it and look at the mechanisms yourself, as I barely understand robotics. And I forgot to quicksave.

'SKYFALL' CENTRIFUGE MODULE - YEAR 3, DAY 176 You spin me right round.... Expected to be done much later than now, an RBS sits on the launchpad ready to launch the next module of Kerman Station just two days after the launch of Expedition 5! Skyfall Industries' Centrifuge Module is a state of the art spacecraft, more advanced than anything launched into space before. As the name suggests, the module is in fact a centrifuge. But why's this so important? Kerbals ride on centrifuges in training all the time? Well, this module will produce a concept long thought theoretical: artificial gravity. And learning and mastering this art is important for future missions to Duna. Kerbals will be spending upwards of 4 YEARS in space according to some estimates. The effect this would have on a Kerbal is insane. Bone and muscle atrophy is a huge issue when it comes to long term spaceflight. This new module is an important step towards future interplanetary exploration, and Beyond is proud to be working with several industries on the forefront of this development! Now , enough with the implications and stuff, let's light this... lantern? "Liftoff on the RBS, carrying Skyfall to Kerman Station!" - Gene Kerman (CAPCOM) "Successful startup and ignition on the S3-KS25X4 engine *phew*. Go for orbit." - Gene Kerman (CAPCOM) "Successful deployment of the module! Switching control of the RBS to EDL teams. Good luck fellas" - Gene Kerman (CAPCOM) I'd like to say that the RBS landing went well... ... I forgot to turn on RCS on descent through the atmosphere, and the booster ended up streaking through the atmosphere. By the time we got to safe altitudes to deploy the chutes, the rocket was simply moving too fast for the parachutes to deploy in time. The booster smacked into the ocean full speed, and the booster was no more. Rest in pieces, RBS-003. Back in orbit, the centrifuge module continues its standard business, and due to the advantageous position of the launch, the module is able to head off to Kerman Station only 20 minutes after liftoff! "We are off to Kerman Station!" - Gene Kerman (CAPCOM) "Starting breaking burn." - Chris Kerman (Engines) And the centrifuge module successfully with Kerman Station! However, there's still work to be done before we can deploy it. Dalong Kerman goes on an EVA to oversee deployment of the module from the outside, as well as prep the station for said deployment. First, the solar panels aboard the Harmony module are retracted. The procedure wasn't too difficult. After, that, Dalong Kerman heads over to the Skyfall Module and oversees its deployment, which goes... ...absolutely flawless! Dalong heads back into the airlock, and she, along with the rest of her crewmates, checks out the inside. They say it's bizarre to see Kerbin right below them yet still feel the same gravity. But to them, the comfort of gravity a welcome addition to Kerman Station. Kerman Station is really starting to take shape now! Beyond sends its congratulations to @SkyFall2489 Kerman and the entirety of Skyfall Industries for their contribution to spaceflight, and we hope to work closely with you all in the future! "The view from this module is tremendous!" - Jedsted Kerman

Here is Kerman Station in its current configuration! 15 crewed missions, 7 modules, 6 Kerbals on board, and 1 year of a constant Kerbal presence in space! Look at the full story of the still ongoing construction of Kerman Station on my mission report Beyond, and download the completely stock version here: https://kerbalx.com/Some_KSP_Player/Kerman-Station

I have updated the seal to include the star! Also, we now have a huge suite of insignia for Beyond, which I will show below. Flag and Seal of Beyond Flag of the United Kerbin Administration

EXPEDITION 5 - YEAR 3, DAY 374 Routine mission baby! CREW COMMANDER: Seefield Kerman MISSION SPECIALIST 1: Jedsted Kerman MISSION SPECIALIST 2: Dalong Kerman Two new modules have been sent up to Kerman Station, but they're not all that special if there's nobody to enjoy them. Expedition 5 will be the first Expedition launched atop the RBS, which we hope will become a regular thing. Other than that, there isn't really much to say. It's just a routine mission to Kerman Station, not all that special. The only special thing is this is a crew of mostly rookie Kerbonauts, all from the Aurora class. Everybody but Seefield (Aurora 2) has never been to space before. And they're very excited to head up and explore Kerbalkind's new cosmic home. Anyways, off with the mission! "Pitch program going fine, mission control. The RBS is quite the smooth ride!" - Seefield Kerman "Expedition 5, you are go for orbital insertion." - Gene Kerman "Orbital entry established." - Seefield Kerman "Roger that, Expedition 5. Switching RBS control over to EDL." RBS descends flawlessly, and now has a landing record of 3-1! With every launch, the RBS becomes a more and more reliable vehicle. This rocket has a bright future here at Beyond. Back in orbit, the mission is proceeding as planned. Kerman Station is set as the target for Expedition 5, and it begins it's rendezvous maneuver with the space station. This is the only picture of it. After entering physics range, the game crashed, and I had to boot KSP up all over again, and redo the whole docking maneuver. I was hyper focused on getting the docking done, and got no screenshots until after the fact. "Mission control, this is station commander. The crew of Expedition 5 are settled into the space station, and we're about to enter a rest period." - Lebro Kerman "Roger that, Kerman Station. Goodnight, we'll continue monitoring you from down here." - Gene Kerman "Roger, goodnight. Kerman Station signing off.

I remember. I was honestly kind of sad at first, but it did still lead to a good story.

Hey, how's it going on the project? Real life stuff getting in the way still?

I think if you re-booted it in the 1980s with a Skylab based Supermodule, it would make quite a fun alternate history.

Not really, no. Thanks for the advice. And I’m sorry you had to live through that. Glad you got through though!

Just the seal.

NASA astronaut Mary Cleave died on Novemeber 27th. NASA's article: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-remembers-trailblazing-astronaut-scientist-mary-cleave/

6,264

N -46

10/10 It’s hard to not know him!

I free handed the SLS a few days ago. I think it tuned out alright. A few things I don't like is that the LES is quite dinky, and the EUS is a little bit off center.

I'm confused what you mean. Do you mean for me or for my sister? I don't think I need to call 988. I haven't had any suicidal thoughts. Man, I don't even know. She doomscrolls on Tumblr a lot, so maybe it is social media.