Crews at Spacedock begin pumping fuel into DSV-5 Intrepid – refueling the craft for its next mission! Carson, Bob, and Sondo have all decided to stay onboard Spacedock for the time being as well!
After drifting over Spacedock, Carson lines up Intrepid and zeroes out, and checks all the controls.
Next, Sondo heads do the reactor and engineering controls, double and triple checking the nuclear reactor at the aft of the ship is nominal!
DSV 5 Intrepid – CM1 – Mission Summary
The most important part of the mission, gathering science and data from the surface of Moho, is Bob’s responsibility!
After verifying everything is nominal, Carson fires the thrusters once, and the large spacecraft moves forward, slowly, towards the even larger Spacedock!
Seely and Pholie watching the docking from the cupola unit, are excited to have new guests on the station!
Intrepid connects with Spacedock! A series of ‘whirs’ and ‘clunks’ signal the docking mechanisms interlocking!
Intrepid connects with Spacedock! A series of ‘whirs’ and ‘clunks’ signal the docking mechanisms interlocking!
The crew starts moving cargo and supplies over, and the Intrepid crew take a little time to relax after along space journey!
The crew of DSV-5 Intrepid wake up from their Cryo Sleep! As everyone starts to warm up, Mission Commander Sondo takes stock of the situation!
DSV 5 Intrepid – CM1 – Mission Summary
As the powerful Colossus engine fires Intrepid slowly begins to close it’s trajectory, working to close its trajectory until orbit is achieved!
The RCS thrusters maneuver the ship aligning upright, and the engines fire again, briefly!
As Intrepid drifts around Kerbin it moves closer and closer toward Spacedock until…
As the massive Deep Space Vehicle slows its approach, Spacedock crews work to prepare the DSV docking ring! This will be the first time Spacedock 2 has had more than one DSV docked, and everyone is careful to follow safety procedures exactly after the disaster at the first Spacedock!
Launched over a year ago, the Laythe Spaceplane Resolute has finally arrived in the Jool system, and rapidly heads to orbit Laythe!
The Jool transfer stage fires, circularizing the orbit!
In just 75 days the crew of DSV-5 Intrepid will arrive, as they continue scouting for a good colony site!
Once the science is safely secured, the lander separates and drifts to a safe distance!
The DSV engine fires, pulling a massive amount of energy from the reactor….
… until Intrepid soars away from Moho, heading home to Kerbin!
The three Kerbals climb into the Cryo-chamber to make the trip back to Kerbin!
The liquid glykerol flows from the storage unit into Sondo’s cryo-vault… safely freezing him for the journey!
Bob is safely frozen, and Carson transmits one more message back to Kerbin!
Intrepid will take just 100 days to reach Kerbin – the DSV program has allowed trips that used to take almost a year take mere months!
Carson and Bob celebrate the New Year by exploring the stark, hot world of Moho! The durable rover and its life support systems keep them cool and mobile!
The rover works its way through the somewhat perilous terrain of the small crater, dodging around rocks, or whatever those strange shapes are! The traction adjustments seem to help, allowing the rover to brake without sliding down hills!
The lander climbs the side of the crater, navigating around the odd structures dotting the surface…
With the sun still beating down on them, Bob climbs out of the rover and takes a sample near the strange columns!
Carson dutifully drives the rover around the formations – aware that hitting just one the wrong way might tip the rover on its side, or worse!
After collecting a great deal of science and surface samples, the pair head back to the lander!
Suddenly – Carson has a horrible realization that they forgot something critical!
Bob rolls his eyes as he realizes what Carson meant – the Kerbal States flag wasn’t planted when they landed!
Bob configures the camera on the lander and records an image to transmit back to Kerbin – posing with “Old Kerby” for Mission Control!
The brave and somewhat forgetful Kerbals take the next few minutes gathering up all the material and science they need to take back to Kerbin… then climb back into the lander!
The 4 small solid rockets fire, and the lander dramatically blasts off the surface!
The solid rockets fire with such force, and with the ascent angle being fairly acute, the two Kerbals see quite a bit of Moho’s surface moving quit quickly outside their window!
The small solid rockets use up their fuel and eject, and the lander uses up almost all of its fuel reaching orbit!
Carson careful fires the engine in a series of manuevers to rendevouses with the orbiting Deep Space Vehicle Intrepid!
The lander moves closer and closer…
Until finally – connection is made! The crew is back together, and prepares for the next stage of their mission: The Voyage Home!
In a 20k orbit of Moho the cargo bays of DSV-5 Intrepid slowly open to reveal the lander and rover!
With the bay doors open and the dish retracted, Carson and Bob climb into the lander – requiring a quick EVA!
Carson aims for the minor craters of Moho, fires the engines… and the lander begins ots descent!
The descent thrusters fire, and the landers slowly touches down!
Mission Science Specialist Bob detaches the rover from the top of the lander, and RCS systems guide it to a landing nearby!
The RCS assembly on top of the rover detaches, and flies off to a safe and probably very destructive landing site.
Carson climbs out first – deploying the ladder and climbing down!
Carson runs over to the Rover and starts checking all its systems!
Bob triple checks his suit’s air conditioning is fully functional, and slowly climbs out of the lander, while Carson watches from the rover!
Bob and Carson climb into the lander, deploy the solar panel at the back, and head out from the lander!
As the Kerbal Space Exploration Administration (KSEA) prepares to ramp up operations after a short break, it’s time for a KSEA Mission Update!
Far Horizons – Plock Mission
Leaving in around 100 days, the Far Horizons mission will head to Plock and it’s moon Karen! The mission will require phenomenal acceleration to reach Plock in about 3 years! The probe will leave in just 12 days!
DSV-5 Intrepid – Moho Orbit
Having just arrived at Moho, the crew is preparing a mission to the surface any day now!
Laythe Spaceplene ‘Resolute’ – Heading to Laythe
The second Laythe Spaceplane is a slightly improved design that will provide a second SSTO Crew vehicle for Laythe! It should arrive at Laythe Year 23, Day 195
DSV-2 Discovery – Returning Home from Duna!
The Discovery Crew are on the way home from a successful mission to Duna! They should arrive at Kerbin on Year 23, Day 239!
Laythe Spaceport – Jool/Laythe Orbit
Laythe Spaceport is currently hosting the DSV-4 Endeavor crew! They’ve taken the Laythe Spaceplane, Resolute, to the surface and back for science and are preparing to return home!
DSV-3 Horizon Returning to Kerbin from Sarnus/Eeloo
The DSV-3 Horizon is on it’s way back home after landing a crew on the Sarnusian moon of Eeloo! Kimmy, Mitster and Chrisnic are in cryosleep onboard. They are due back Year 25, Day 387!
Duna Spaceport – Duna Orbit
Currently unoccupied – the Duna Spaceport is awaiting the next crew to arrive and explore the Red Planet! The next DSV mission will likely carry a new lander design as well!
DSV Fuel Depot – Kerbin Orbit
The only surviving component of Old Kerbin Spaceport, this massive Lithium Fuel depot is awaiting a yet-designed addition to provide refueling services!
DSV-1A Explorer – En Route to Sarnus
The newest Deep Space Vehicle Explorer is en-route to Sarnus with an arrival scheduled for Day 20, Year 25!
Sarnus Space Station
Sarnus Station will provide a home base for crews exploring Sarnus and its moons! The station is expected to arrive Year 24, Day 276!
Aurora Base – Mun Surface
Ongoing research mission at the Mun’s surface!
Current crew: Bill, Luly, Dunwin, Orlas
KSEA also has several vehicles on standby, ready to launch within an hour:
Nebula Crew Vehicles (6)
All 6 Nebula Crew Vehicles are on Kerbin, but only 1,4,5 and 6 are on standby to launch. The other crew Vehicles are undergoing repairs!
Crew Shuttle Program (2)
Both Crew Transport shuttles are on standby to launch – CTS-1 Adventure and CTS-2 Pioneer!
Pilots would like a third Shuttle built, however the main hold up is what to name it!
Several vehicles are under development/construction as well:
Experimental Nuclear Waste Barge – designed to service the DSV Fleet. As the fleet ages, the Deep Space Vehicles will slowly build up dangerous amounts of nuclear waste. Collecting this in orbit should be a safe way to dispose of this hazardous material!
Duna Communication Relay Mission – a mission to provide full communications coverage to Duna.
It’s time for the annual KSEA Mission Update!
 | Far Horizons – Plock Mission Leaving in around 100 days, the Far Horizons mission will head to Plock and it’s moon Karen! The mission will require phenomenal acceleration to reach Plock in about 3 years! |
 | DSV-5 Intrepid – Moho Orbit Having just arrived at Moho, the crew is preparing a mission to the surface any day now! |
 | Laythe Spaceplene ‘Resolute’ – Heading to Laythe The second Laythe Spaceplane is a slightly improved design that will provide a second SSTO Crew vehicle for Laythe! It should arrive at Laythe Year 23, Day 195 |
 | DSV-2 Discovery – Returning Home from Duna! The Discovery Crew are on the way home from a successful mission to Duna! They should arrive at Kerbin on Year 23, Day 239! |
 | Laythe Spaceport – Jool/Laythe Orbit Laythe Spaceport is currently hosting the DSV-4 Endeavor crew! They’ve taken the Laythe Spaceplane, Resolute, to the surface and back for science and are preparing to return home! |
 | DSV-3 Horizon Returning to Kerbin from Sarnus/Eeloo The DSV-3 Horizon is on it’s way back home after landing a crew on the Sarnusian moon of Eeloo! They are due back Year 25, Day 387! |
 | Duna Spaceport – Duna Orbit Currently unoccupied – the Duna Spaceport is awaiting the next crew to arrive and explore the Red Planet! The next DSV mission will likely carry a new lander design as well! |
 | DSV Fuel Depot – Kerbin Orbit The only surviving component of Kerbin Spaceport, this massive Lithium Fuel depot is awaiting a yet-designed addition to provide docking and a small Crew habitat. The new docking module will ideally be reused as future Lithium fuel components are launched! |
 | DSV-1A Explorer – Kerbin Orbit The newest DSV is in Kerbin Orbit awaiting a crew and a mission payload for it’s next mission (to be announced!) |
 | Sarnus Space Station A new station design, Sarnus Station will provide a home base for crews exploring the distant ringed world of Sarnus! It is expected to arrive in Sarnus Orbit Year 24, Day 276! |
 | Aurora Base – Mun Surface Ongoing research mission at the Mun’s surface! Current crew: Bill, Luly, Dunwin |
KSEA also has several vehicles on standby, ready to launch within an hour:
 | Nebula Crew Vehicles All 6 Nebula Crew Vehicles are on Kerbin, but only 1,4,5 and 6 are on standby to launch. The other crew Vehicles are undergoing repairs! The mission to supply Explorer-A will use one of the Crew Vehicles in a Sarnus Rocket stack! |
 | Crew Shuttle Program Both Crew Transport shuttles are on standby to launch – CTS-1 Adventure and CTS-2 Pioneer! Pilots would like a third Shuttle built, however the main hold up is what to name it! |
Several vehicles are under development/construction as well:
Experimental Nuclear Waste Barge – designed to service the DSV Fleet.
Duna Communication Relay Mission – a mission to provide full communications coverage to Duna.
In Kerbin orbit, Jeb and Sean prepare DSV-5 Intrepid for it’s new crew! Instead of taking Crew Vehicle 6 back to the surface, the spacecraft is sent back to the surface – Jeb and Sean will take Crew Vehicle 1 back to Kerbin once it arrives! Meanwhile, Jeb pilots Intrepid to a higher orbit, 600k!
Crew Vehicle 6 sets down just west of the space center!
“Alright everybody, now’s the tricky part! Keep focused!”
-Gene, at Mission Control
For the first time, a Sarnus Va rocket will be used to launch a Nebula Crew Vehicle! The mission will carry Carson, Bob, and Sondo up to the Deep Space Vehicle Intrepid – as well as multiple mission payloads – a Modular-Payload Vehicle (MPV) loaded with Lithium and Monopropellant, a science satellite, and a new lander/rover combo!
“Engines are go!”
-Carson
Crew Vehicle 1 launches into space! The fairings eject once the spacecraft reaches a safe altitude and the engines fire, carrying the spacecraft to a higher than average orbit, 600k!
Carson rendezvouses with Intrepid, then separates to move clear from the stack!
At the last moment it was decided the fuel budget had room for a Modular Payload Vehicle loaded with Lithium Fuel and Monopropellant! It separates from the stack, and docks with Intrepid, topping off it’s fuel supplies!
After fuelling up Intrepid the crew will transfer over to Intrepid, swap places with Jeb and Sean! Then, the nose-science unit will attach to the front of the DSV. Finally, the most challenging task will be docking the new lander in the cargo bay!
With the Lithium fueling complete, Carson, Bob, and Sondo head to Intrepid!
“Ok – forward RCS thrust is active… systems are nominal…”
-Carson
“Oh wow – I saw Intrepid during assembly – to see it in space is quite a sight!”
-Sondo
Jeb and Sean shake hands with Sondo, Bob, and Carson! Then Jeb and Sondo head back to Kerbin!
“Good luck! Bring back some cool rocks from Moho!”
-Jeb
…setting down right by the Space Center!
With crew loading complete, it’s time to dock the nose science unit!
“This part will be easy, that lander’s going to be tricky though I just know it!”
-Carson
“I’m showing a good connection!”
-Bob
After a short maneuver, Carson docks the satellite with the docking port of Intrepid!
“Ok – the communications dish has been retracted! You’re good to go Carson!”
-Sondo
Next, the most difficult part… docking the new lander!
“No problem guys – it’s just like docking the Crew Vehicles – only in an infinity smaller space with no margin for error! Hmm.”
-Carson
As the lander slowly moves into Intrepid‘s docking bay, there is a distinct metallic scratching noise as the landing gear scrape against the back of the cargo bay! The DSV-mockup at the Space Center isn’t perfect, and it turns out the lander fits much easier in the designs than actually docking!
“Tight fit… but we’re almost there! Nothing’s exploded yet!”
-Carson
Success! The lander fits snugly, but perfectly, into the cargo bay!
“Getting it out will be a lot easier once we’re at Moho!”
-Carson
Bob and Sondo check out the crew area of the Deep Space Vehicle, and make sure everything is ready to go!
“RCS fuel – check… extra snacks… check…”
-Bob
“The reactor is functioning normally – Sean did a great job starting it up – radiators, generator, it all checks out!”
-Sondo
“Looks good! Let’s get up front and get the mission to Moho started!”
-Carson
After prelaunch checks are complete, Intrepid fires it’s Colossus Engine!
“Fuel flow is good – temperatures are nominal!”
-Sondo
Intrepid speeds away from Kerbin!
“The transit burn to Moho was perfect! “
-Bob
“Ok everyone – get on your mittens, it’s time to get in the cryobeds!”
-Carson
“Looks, uh, comfy!”
-Sondo
The cryobeds freeze over, and Mission Control takes full control of the spacecraft! Intrepid will arrive at Moho later this year, on Day 383!
Kerbal States | Kerbin Space Exploration Administration 