The next KSS Extension is almost ready! This habitat extension is an upgraded version of the current station core… with all the malfunctions the KSS has been having, this drastic step of replacing the entire station core may be the only thing that can save the station!
KCS Adventure is readied for launch at the Primary Launch site! 
The automated systems carry it up easily!
“Wow! Look at it go!”
-Jeb
The Launch Vehicle detaches, and Adventure’s engines carry it the rest of the way! 
A normal Crew Shuttle flight would head to orbit at this point, but instead Adventure fires its engines to simulate a very high speed re-entry to Kerbin’s atmosphere. 
As the shuttle comes in for reentry, it performs a bit of a “belly flop” as it slows down. 
Eventually Adventure slows down enough to attempt a landing. A green field across the sea from Cape Kerman is selected for the test landing. 
Almost there…. 
A perfect landing! Adventure glides to a complete stop, and crews are dispatched to investigate the Crew Shuttle for any stresses or damage incurred in the flight!
The KCS-LV is recovered 250km from the Space Center! Engineers estimate it can be recovered for about 85% of its total construction cost. Not bad!
After exhaustive modeling and testing, KSEA scientists and engineers excitedly unveil their new space vehicle – the KSS Crew Shuttle!
Construction begins at once, with an automated launch scheduled immediately after the first vehicle is made.
Unlike previous spacecraft, the KCS is, hopefully, entirely re-usable. The first stage (the KCS-Launch Vehicle, or KCS-LV, is a massive, automated space plane that carries the shuttle nearly to orbit. After the Launch Vehicle’s fuel is exhausted, the Crew Shuttle detaches and heads into orbit!
The test vehicle will be named Adventure – some remain skeptical about the practicality of a space plane for moving crew between the station and Kerbin, but KSEA is always willing to try the next big thing… even if it’s a tiny shuttle!
“Uh… KSC… We have a problem!”
-Samner
Samner, aboard the KSS, reports that the original station core has a leak! In order to save the entire station, the affected area is evacuated, and the module is ejected!
“Jeez, as this thing gets older, more and more parts keep breaking! We may need to think about getting an engineer up here or we might have to replace the whole thing!”
-Glenica
Indeed, the KSS has been having multiple problems lately. KSEA engineers start work on a systems upgrade to the station! With the myriad of problems on the station it’s not clear exactly what can be done to save the KSS.
Kimmy, Jebediah, and Orlas return from the KSS! They rest up, and get ready for flights beyond Kerbin!
“That was a long time in space! What great training!”
-Orlas
The X-5 blasts off, carrying Mitster and Robart to the next anomaly detected by the overhead satellites.
“Huh – readings indicate it’s down in that mountainous valley – this landing will be tricky!”
-Mitster
“Whew! Close one!”
-Mitster
“Huh. Look at that!”
-Bob
The two head back to KSC to share their findings – some Kerbals want to build research centers around the planet to study these strange anomalies!
Construction begins on Aurora 10 – the next Mun Mission! Crew not yet assigned.
Aurora 9 returns home! 
After climbing out of the Aurora Command Pod, the crew celebrates the most successful mission yet!
After a long, long day, Mitster and Bob return to the Aurora Spacecraft! Aurora 9 sets history as conducting the most scientific research of any launch – making 5 seperate landings on Minmus. 
After rendezvousing, a return trip is plotted back to Kerbin.
“We should be there in no time!”
-Mitster
Aurora 9 orbits Minmus, and the lander detaches to head down! 
Mitster lands the Aurora Lander, and Bob hops out!
“Minmus is great! You can hop everywhere you go! ”
-Bob
The guys pose for their landing portrait, then head back to the lander, to set down at the various locations scientists back on Kerbin want to investigate!
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