KASDA mission log | Y108, D327 | Endgame: escaping Eve, conclusion (FINAL MISSION)

[KerballingSmasher]

Wait, I thought you said you weren't gonna do crewed missions to the Outer Planets! What changed?

[The Minmus Derp]

I can't wait until you arrive at Urlum! I bet they will find some Objects Of Interest.

@Kerballing (Got Dunked On), He has already done a kermanned mission to Sarnus.

[Pipcard]

On 1/26/2020 at 10:59 AM, Kerballing (Got Dunked On) said:

Wait, I thought you said you weren't gonna do crewed missions to the Outer Planets! What changed?

I answered your question that I wouldn't install any other packs. Of course I'm doing crewed missions to the Outer Planets.

Mission 204: Tachi Maru flight 06 (part 1, part 2)

The last crew to arrive on Iwaki Base on Ike (and the Duna system as a whole).

Y59, D361 (Tachi Maru Ike insertion)
Y59, D362 (landing)

LKO population: 24
Mun population: 12
Minmus population: 12
Ike population: 6 -> 12
Duna population: 24
Dres population: 12

Total population: 96

Insertion burn

Spoiler

Rendezvous with Duna Rabbit 3

Landing

 

Edited January 29, 2020 by Pipcard

[Pipcard]

Mission 206: Negi Star Mk2 flight 04

Camlorf, Anelle, Tiella, Agaselle, Julphia, Negy, Lisliana, Maxtina, Anline, Kaice, Erilin, Kabel, Kerming, Hersy, Lincy, and Gusgar arrive at the Negi Maru.

Y59, D380 (launch)

Mission 207: Project DIVA X 2nd / Negi Maru flight 05 (part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6)

Designing Interplanetary Vehicle Architecture with eXtreme-efficiency propulsion, 2nd mission. A 16-Kerbal mission to explore the Urlum system.

Y59, D387-388 (Negi Maru Kerbin -> Urlum)

Y64, D213 (estimated Urlum arrival)

Spoiler

Planned trajectory

Planned insertion (after correction)

 

Edited June 28, 2020 by Pipcard

[KerballingSmasher]

Wow, does that say 4.5 km/s of dV required for that Urlum insertion burn? And another... *maths quickly* 3.75 km/s for Kerbin to Urlum burn?

Edited January 30, 2020 by Kerballing (Got Dunked On)

[Pipcard]

8 minutes ago, Kerballing (Got Dunked On) said:

Wow, does that say 4.5 km/s of dV required for that Urlum insertion burn? And another... *maths quickly* 3.75 km/s for Kerbin to Urlum burn?

Yes it does. The launch window calculator estimated that the Kerbin to Urlum burn would take ~2600 m/s for a trip of just over 4 years, but when planning the maneuver node, it would take ~3500 m/s for a trip of almost 5 years. In reality, the departure burn ended up being almost 4500 m/s for a trip of 4.5 years. And that's why the 1500-sec Isp nuclear lightbulb comes in handy.

Edited January 30, 2020 by Pipcard

[KerballingSmasher]

3 minutes ago, Pipcard said:

Yes it does. The launch window calculator estimated that the Kerbin to Urlum burn would take ~2600 m/s for a trip of just over 4 years, but when planning the maneuver node, it would take ~3500 m/s for a trip of almost 5 years. In reality, the departure burn ended up being almost 4500 m/s for a trip of 4.5 years. And that's why the 1500-sec Isp nuclear lightbulb comes in handy.

Wowie.

[Pipcard]

Mission 208: WiM-17 + Amethyst (part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4)

A mining ship and probes for Neidon and its moons. The miner uses three nuclear lightbulb engines, which serve two purposes. The first is to get to Neidon with lots of Delta-v (~18000 m/s) in about 5 years. The second is to be able to lift off from the largest moon, Thatmo, carrying a full load of propellant. The other, smaller moon (Nissee) takes hundreds of days to transfer to and from. Three pairs of large radiators dissipate the heat generated by the nuclear lightbulbs. The dry mass of just the miner itself exceeded the capacity of the K-2 launch vehicle by about 40 tonnes, so a new 10-meter launcher was developed: the K-3, which has a maximum capacity of about 300 tonnes with (almost) full reusability. The large diameter tanks and parachutes come from Behemoth Aerospace.

283796 kg (launch mass), 542806 kg (full mass = 532185 kg miner + 10621 kg probes); K-3 launch vehicle

Y60, D270 (launch)
Y60, D277 (WiM-17/Amethyst Kerbin -> Neidon)

Y65, D271 (estimated WiM-17/Amethyst Neidon insertion)

 

 

Launch:

Spoiler

Jettison of the first stage, which is powered by five SpaceY Emu engines. The second stage has one Emu.

Fairing separation

The first stage happened to land on the runway

A different approach for second-stage re-entry was used, with the inflatable heat shield in front of the vehicle. The only parts that are expended in this launch system are some decouplers and the fairings.

The large parachutes from Behemoth Aerospace slowed the almost-empty stage to about 5 m/s.

It tumbled over, but it is still intact.

Docking with propellant depot and trans-Neidon injection

Spoiler

From bottom left to top right: WiM-13 Minmus miner, WiM-14 Kerbin orbital depot, WiM-17 Neidon miner + Amethyst probes

Planned trajectory (uses about 2/3 of available Delta-v)

The burn is completed in about 25 minutes

Course after correction - will arrive in less than 5 years

 

Edited June 21, 2020 by Pipcard

[The Minmus Derp]

Oh YEAH! Neidon seems neglected by many OPM playthroughs. Do you think neidon should have more moons? 

[Pipcard]

6 hours ago, The Minmus Derp said:

Oh YEAH! Neidon seems neglected by many OPM playthroughs. Do you think neidon should have more moons? 

Perhaps a Proteus analogue?

[The Minmus Derp]

2 hours ago, Pipcard said:

Perhaps a Proteus analogue?

That, and a larissa analogue, and some faint rings (with customAsteroids). Maybe there could also be some CustomAsteroids asteroids far out, on wonky orbits.

Someone make a mod for that, please!

 

 

Edited February 6, 2020 by The Minmus Derp

[KerballingSmasher]

Also, CONGRATS ON 60 YEARS!

[The Minmus Derp]

That's a lot of years. I could never have a playthrough last that long. 

[Pipcard]

On 2/6/2020 at 12:50 PM, The Minmus Derp said:

That's a lot of years. I could never have a playthrough last that long. 

A redditor known as 16807 is who inspired me to keep going. They have done missions to Jool (after 36 years), Sarnus (52 years), Urlum (86 years), Neidon (~100 years) and Plock (127 years), and even an interstellar fly-by (150 years) and self-replicating probe mission (250 years) with fusion-powered spacecraft. But this playthrough won't go interstellar, I will save that for KSP 2 which will hopefully be more optimized for building huge interstellar spaceships with lots of parts.

Edited February 8, 2020 by Pipcard

[KerballingSmasher]

18 hours ago, Pipcard said:

A redditor known as 16807 is who is inspired me to keep going. They have done missions to Jool (after 36 years), Sarnus (52 years), Urlum (86 years), Neidon (~100 years) and Plock (127 years), and even an interstellar fly-by (150 years) and self-replicating probe mission (250 years) with fusion-powered spacecraft. But this playthrough won't go interstellar, I will save that for KSP 2 which will hopefully be more optimized for building huge interstellar spaceships with lots of parts.

Oh... so we'll see this come to an end, then?

[Pipcard]

2 hours ago, Kerballing (Got Dunked On) said:

Oh... so we'll see this come to an end, then?

Eventually.

[KerballingSmasher]

On 2/7/2020 at 11:25 AM, Pipcard said:

Eventually.

That's sad... I guess we knew it would happen, though.

[Vagrant203]

All good things etc. etc.

[KerballingSmasher]

12 hours ago, Vagrant203 said:

All good things etc. etc.

Yes, it appears that way sadly

[Vagrant203]

I'd been planning on including OPM on my playthrough, but my potato had other ideas.

[Pipcard]

Sorry, but I'm back. I was distracted by other things I wanted to do (like making a new map for Hatsunia) and other games I wanted to play (like Civilization V). Sometimes I'm just more in a mood for alternate history/geography.

Mission 209: Mokusei Maru

A ship with highly-efficient nuclear lightbulb engines to carry modules and crew to the moons of Jool. (283070 kg, K-3 launch vehicle)

Y61, D210 (launch)

Mission 210: Kafun Base (MIKU-31), Takoyaki Base (MIKU-32), Song Princess 13a/b/c + 14a/b/c

Two Mobile Interplanetary Kolonization Units to land on Pol and Bop respectively, as well as 3 communications satellites for each moon. (29735 kg, K-2 launch vehicle)

Y61, D270 (launch)

Mission 211: Negi Star Mk2 flight 05

Joeemone, Linma, Weniel, Halfrey, Gemlenna, Kurt, Rofred, Eiltrude, Mauice, Mitlie, Nataenna, and Roly will become the first Jool system colonists.

Y61, D305 (launch)

Mission 212: Mokusei Maru flight 01 (part 1, part 2)

Y61, D317 (Mokusei Maru Kerbin -> Jool)

Y63, D208 (estimated Jool insertion)
Y63, D268 (estimated Pol insertion)

Negi Star Mk2 docked to assembly

Jool transfer burn

Spoiler

Launch of the Mokusei Maru (K-3)

Launch of the base modules (K-2)

Rendezvous and docking of the base modules

Trajectory after burn and corrections

 

 

Edited June 13, 2020 by Pipcard

[Pipcard]

Mirai station retirement

After 39 years, Mirai will be replaced by a new station. 24 Kerbals returned to Kerbin: Tamy, Wilke, Nataly, Newmin, Guslas, Marxy, Henly, Leete, Mitrid, Hermy, Magelyn, Milsted, Lisdia, Lemfrid, Stelrys, Patwin, Harsey, Aldely, Daphbe, Seezer, Kelvan, Leia, Seanuki, and Loemone.

Y62, D200-D201 (landing of Negi Star Mk1 spaceplanes)

Spoiler

 

Mission 213: Mirai-2

A large space hotel and research lab 239 kilometers above Kerbin, with permanent habitation for 48 Kerbals, with a 23-m diameter ring for extra temporary occupants (which I will not simulate here). It is about twice as massive as its predecessor, but with less than half the part count. (214221 kg, K-3 launch vehicle)

(the ring does not rotate; I don't have the Breaking Ground DLC, and it's just for aesthetic purposes like Deep Space Nine. It's also based on this Japanese space hotel concept.)

Y62, D239 (launch)

Mission 214: Negi Star Mk2 flight 06

Shepbree, Burberry, Kimphia, Tamara, Hellin, Karcia, Samdos, Catlyn, Kimy, Jananda, Obsen, Urra, Magselle, Tica, Laissa, and Desman are the first to permanently live in Mirai-2.

Y62, D250 (launch)

Mission 215: Negi Star Mk2 flight 07

Donbur, Tandon, Jebbles, Lodley, Lanuki, Jersey, Theobin, Hilline, Maicca, Leesa, Lemoly, Natadrien, Lizre, Keldas, Seanory, and Losby are the next.

Y62, D260 (launch)

Mission 216: Negi Star Mk2 flight 08

Y62, D270 (launch)

Tamlee, Sherbus, Edlu, Julliana, Thomdock, Catlenna, Shepdred, Danvis, Genehat, Debcie, Giula, Mirissa, Herfry, Roline, Nelfrod, Wilson are the last.

LKO population: 24 -> 48
Mun population: 12
Minmus population: 12
Ike population: 12
Duna population: 24
Dres population: 12

Total population: 120

Spoiler

Launch of the Mirai-2 under a huge fairing, the massive capacity of the 10-m diameter K-3 allows to launch large stations in one go.

Second stage propelling the station to orbit

Solar panels deployed

 

Edited June 10, 2020 by Pipcard

[KerballingSmasher]

LOOK AT THAT ABSOLUTE UNIT OF A LAUNCHER!

[Pipcard]

Mission 217: Hope Kibo Base 2F (MIKU-33)

The newest version of the Mobile Interplanetary Kolonization Unit: a single, monolithic megabase featuring the first use of RoveMax Model XL3 wheels. This has less than a third of the part count of its piece-by-piece equivalent.

88924 kg (launch mass with skycrane), 43674 kg (empty mass without skycrane), K-3 launch vehicle

Y63, D139 (launch), D141 (landing)

Mission 218: Negi Star Mk2 flight 09

Luna, Lisissa, Graise, Tomfrey, Helbe, Lodnard, Jultha, Calaid, Haldas, Tanmon, Dalyn, and Jenbart are the final Mun base colonists.

Y63, D150 (launch)

LKO population: 48
Mun population: 12 -> 24
Minmus population: 12
Ike population: 12
Duna population: 24
Dres population: 12

Total population: 132

Spoiler

The giant wheels are reasonable under the fairing of a 10-meter diameter rocket

The K-3 second stage was used for Trans-Munar injection

While the skycrane was used for orbital insertion and landing

The Negi Maru Mk2 makes its first landing outside of Kerbin

Another look at new vs old base design (taken on Y63, D156)

 

Edited July 5, 2020 by Pipcard

[Pipcard]

Mission 212: Mokusei Maru flight 01 (part 1, part 2)

Kafun Base lands on Pol while Takoyaki Base lands on Bop. Comsat relays are deployed for both moons.

Y63, D208 (Mokusei Maru Jool insertion)
Y63, D268 (Mokusei Maru Pol insertion)
Y63, D269 (Kafun Base Pol landing)
Y63, D298 (Mokusei Maru Pol -> Bop)
Y63, D316 (Mokusei Maru Bop insertion)
Y63, D319 (Takoyaki Base Bop landing)

Kerbin system population: 84
Duna system population: 36
Dres population: 12
Jool system population: 0 -> 12

Total population: 144

Joeemone, Weniel, Gemlenna, Rofred, Mauice, and Nataenna

Spoiler

Jool orbit insertion

Pol orbit insertion

Deploying relay sat

200 km orbit

Lander undocking

The Mokusei Maru was refueled by the WiM-9 miner while the remaining base lander was moved to the front docking port

 Linma, Halfrey, Kurt, Eiltrude, Mitlie, and Roly (taken on Y63, D329)

Spoiler

Pol departure

Bop insertion (initially a polar orbit, then adjusted later)

Comsats deployed in 300 km orbit

Undocking

The two smallest moons of Jool have now been settled.

 

Edited June 13, 2020 by Pipcard