Khonsu Program: Kerbalkind's First Journeys To The Mun

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

 

 

United Kerbal Space Agency Presents:

The Khonsu Program

Kerbalkind's First Journeys To The Mun 

Inspired By: The Apollo Program

 

Introduction:

Why? Basically because I want to add more lore to my crafts, and I think this is the best way to do it. 

I will mainly be posting crewed Mun missions, crewed LKO missions, and space station stuff.

Mission uploads will be sporadic (I'll try my best, I have lots of other stuff to do)

Craft Files:

Right Here (Might take a while for the craft files to be uploaded, I don't like making infographics )

Thanks:

Thanks to @keanukeno21 for this piece of artwork, used in my UKSA flag.

Thanks to @Autochrome for their Hyperion Program, and @AmateurAstronaut1969 for their Space Station Freedom and Artemis Program for inspiring me to make this.

Thanks to N9 Gaming for inspiring lots of my crafts

And finally thanks to squad for this awesome game.

Mod List:

As of June 4 2022

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Missions:

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Color Code:

Red - Not planned (Craft file(s) not built), not complete.

Yellow - Planned (Craft file(s) built), not complete.

Green - Planned (Craft file(s) built), complete.

Phase 1 - Testing Of Systems:

• Seth 1 first stage static fire - Static fire of a Seth 1 first stage.
• Khonsu pad abort test - A Khonsu block 1 capsule will perform an abort off the launch pad, landing nearby.
• Seth 1X - A Seth 1 first stage with a dummy seconded stage, a dummy Khonsu service module, and an uncrewed Khonsu capsule. The Launch will be performed as a regular Khonsu - Seth 1 launch would be up until first stage separation where the Khonsu capsule aborts, reenters, and lands.
• Seth 1Y - A uncrewed test flight of the Seth 1 rocket and the Khonsu block 1 spacecraft.
• Osiris EM-5 - First crewed Khonsu mission, fifth crewed Osiris mission.
• Sphinx 1 - The first flight of the Sphinx resupply vehicle and the Seth 1B, to resupply the Osiris Space Station. 

Phase 2 - LKO Operations & First Mun Missions:

• Osiris EM-6 - The sixth crewed Osiris mission, preparing for Osiris expansion.
• Hatshepsut - Osiris - A new space station module is docked with Osiris, expanding its capacites.
• MEM-1 - A Munar flyby using the Khonsu capsule.
• MEM 2 - A descent to about 3 km above the Munar surface, then a return to Kerbin. 
• Sphinx 2 - A flight of the Sphinx to resupply the Osiris Space Station.
• Osiris EM-7 - The seventh crewed Osiris mission.
• Necho - Osiris - The second Osiris expansion, to finally add a lab.
• MEM-3 - The first Munar landing.
• Osiris EM-8 - The eight crewed Osiris mission.
• MEM-4 - The second Munar landing, w/ a rover.
• Sphinx 3 - The third flight of the Sphinx, to resupply the Osiris Space Station.
• Waset - Osiris - The launch and docking of the Waset node module.
• Osiris EM-9 - The ninth crewed Osiris mission.
• Twosret - The launch of the Twosret PPM (Power & Propulsion Module).

Note 1: Feedback is welcome as long as it is helpful

Edit 1: Green completed missions now linked under missions

 

Edited September 27, 2022 by ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Seth 1 first stage static fire

UKSA will conducted a static fire test to verify all systems on Seth 1's first stage are ready for operation.

The Seth 1 first stage sits suspended above the horizontal test stand where many rockets have sat before, and more rocket will surely follow.

"Horizontal test stand clear"

"Ignition"

With the static fire going perfectly, ground control tests the gimbals of the five engines.

The fuel exhausted, the engine shuts down and concludes its 124-second burn.

 

[Autochrome]

I can see where you got your inspiration from my series! Everything looks great so far, good luck!

Edited June 18, 2022 by Autochrome

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Btw I'm accepting kerbal name applications.

[Maria Sirona]

Podfield Kerman? I had that name pop up once and i really loved it

[Watermel00n]

Meloony Kerman? 

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Khonsu Block 1 Pad Abort

Before the UKSA can fly crew, it must verify the abort capacity of the Khonsu capsule, this the first of two tests.

 

The Khonsu capsule sits on the launch pad, supported by an improvised test stand.

The capsule fires it launch abort tower, pulling the spacecraft away.

 

The launch abort tower flies away from the spacecraft, coming dangerously close to pulling the capsule into the ground

 

All the parachutes deploy, and the heat shield falls away to maximize drag and minimizes mass.

The capsule lands not a dozen meters away, with no significate damage to the spacecraft.

(I am done with finals, so hopefully I will have more time now)

Edited June 21, 2022 by ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO

[Maria Sirona]

I think the capsule lands dangerously too close, slapping some seperatrons would probably help

[Autochrome]

Do you mind if I steal borrow the design of the Seth 1’s first stage? I’ll credit you.

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

1 hour ago, Autochrome said:

Do you mind if I steal borrow the design of the Seth 1’s first stage? I’ll credit you.

As long as you credit me it's fine.

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Finally finished the Seth 1 Infographic, up on KerbalX now.

Edited June 18, 2022 by ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Sneak peek  (Wip)

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Seth 1X

In preparation for the first Khonsu crewed flight UKSA must test the inflight abort capability of the capsule.

The Seth 1 sits on the launch pad, fully fueled.

All engines are preforming nominally.

Liftoff!

Go for staging

MECO

Successful abort.

Launch escape tower jettison.

Reorienting for reentry.

Drogue chute deployment

Fully deployed.

Main chutes deployed.

Splashdown!

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Seth 1Y

With the first crewed flight looming UKSA must conduct one final test, a complete uncrewed mission.

(I'm going to start hiding longer missions, as they take up a lot of space)

Spoiler

Ignition.

Liftoff.

"Go for staging"

Stage separation.

"Ignition"

Launch escape tower jettison.

Orbit achieved.

Testing RCS.

Slowing down.

Bye.

Deorbit burn.

Servies module jettison.

It's getting a little warm.

It's getting a lot warm!!!

Drogue chute deployment

Main chutes

Fully deployed 

Splashdown! And with that the Khonsu Capsule is fully certified for crewed flight.

Osiris EM-5 Crew:

Commander: Meloony Kerman

Pilot: Podfield Kerman

Mission Specialist: Samming Kerman

 

Edited June 21, 2022 by ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Osiris EM-5

The first semi-long deration test of the Khonsu capsule, and a return of crew to the Osiris space station.

Crew:

Commander: Meloony Kerman

Pilot: Podfield Kerman

Mission Specialist: Samming Kerman

Spoiler

Ignition

Liftoff

MECO

Ignition of the J-2... I mean RE-12 Engine.

SECO

Circularizing

In orbit

"Hello Osiris"

"It's cramped, but better than the capsule"

The crew will spend two months on board, conducting research, improving the life support, and repair a sticky RCS port.

Next up: Sphinx 1

 

Edited August 7, 2022 by ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Sphinx 1

The first of many missions like it, a Sphinx resupply craft is launched a top a Seth 1B rocket.

Spoiler

Ignition!

Liftoff

Booster separation

MECO

SECO

Circularizing

"Finally, some new food. I've been eating rehydrated potatoes for the last week"

Next up: EVA repairs, and EM-5 departure

 

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Should I make a prequel?

[Maria Sirona]

9 hours ago, ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO said:

Should I make a prequel?

 

Sure, if you want

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

EM-5 EVA And Departure

Samming Kerman will conduct an EVA to repair an RCS thruster on the Osiris space station.

Spoiler

 

Samming depressurizes the space station and exits.

Conducing repairers...

Summoning the kraken (Ksp is being weird, ignore the weirdness)

2 weeks later....

The EM-5 crew departs

Deorbit

Back on Kerbin

Another sneak peak

 

 

[Maria Sirona]

What abojt the Mun missions

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

12 hours ago, Maria Sirona said:

What abojt the Mun missions

I'm working on it

[Autochrome]

Congratulations on thread of the month! Glad I could help recommend for you to win it.

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

My apologies for the lack of posts, I am on vacation, I will be back to my PC in a week and a half, and then I will be posting again. Also, thanks to everyone who nominated me for thread of the month.

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Osiris EM-6

(I'm Back)

A Khonsu Block 1 capsule will be launch atop a Seth 1 booster, lifting it into orbit. Once in orbit Osiris EM-5 will depart, and EM-6 will dock to Osiris.

Crew:

Zeluki Kerman - Pilot

Phoul Kerman - Engineer

Fergan Kerman - Engineer

Spoiler

"Ignition!"

"Liftoff!"

"LOX tank pressure rising?!?"

"What in the kraken!"

After a first stage "anomaly", and the drogue chute failing, the Osiris EM-6 crew is still on edge. Rescue crews scramble to bring the crew back to the KSC. Wernher von Kerman sighs, knowing that he has lots of paperwork, and redesigning ahead of him.

Edited July 10, 2022 by ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO

[ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO]

Osiris EM-6

Try #2

With the same crew, and the same mission profile, the only difference is the booster.

Spoiler

"Liftoff"

"EM-6, you are go for MECO"

"MECO"

"All second stage systems are nominal"

"LAS jettison"

"SECO"

"Orbit Achieved"

The crew of EM-6 opens the hatch and is welcomed to Osiris by Meloony Kerman. Now the crew will wait for the arrival of a new space station module.

 

Edited July 14, 2022 by ThE_aMaZInG_pOTatO