Kerbal Space Agency - An AAR

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Kermini I & II
Mission Goal: To rendezvous two space craft in orbit, and successfully dock them together. Upon Success further missions will be launched to continue practice rendezvous in preparation for a Munar landing.



Kermini I, ready to launch



The crew of Kermini I. Jebediah, Aldbart and Bob.



Gravity turn.


Shortly after the Jettison of the first stage.


Jettisoning the Escape tower.


We are now in a circular orbit.


Close up of the Kermini Service Module.


The Crew of the Kermini II. Neddin, Bill, and Barbin.


Due to timing the launch of Kermini II, this is it's location shortly after Circulization of it's orbit.


Coming in closer.


At this point, we cut off the main engine, and maneuver using RCS


Mission Control, we have contact! (Didn't realize how strong the docking ports were going to be).


Beautiful Sunrise


After enjoying a few *drinks* in space together, Kermini II undocks from Kermini 1 and prepares to de-orbit.


De-Orbit burn.


Night Re-entry(Turned off Deadly Re-entry heat for now)


Kermini I does a couple more orbits until the sun rises over KSP. We want to de-orbit in the sunlight so the press can get some good pictures.


Ejection of the heat shield and simultaneous deployment of parachutes.




Jeb posing for the headlines.

With this mission a complete success, I'm going to launch a couple more to practice rendezvousing. Ideally I'd like to make a copy of the Apollo mun landing with a separate lander. Further missions will also utilize the Angus(Agena) Unmanned Target Vehicle(AUTV) to practice rendezvousing with an object that doesn't have other Kerbals in it.

Note: This was my first Rendezvous in game.

*KSA doesn't not endorse drinking on the job.

Edit: Had to cut a shot due to the 20 image limit.