The fledgling Kerbal Space Centre have taken their first step towards the stars. In a surprise move boss Jebediah Kerman personally took charge of the first flight.
"We call it a solid rocket booster" explained Bob Kerman, head of Engineering. "Basically, we pack the engine full of explosives, then we light it. It might be dangerous, but Bob knows his stuff."
Indeed he does, the inaugural flight resulted in setting a new altitude record of 13,000m, well beyond financial backer KWFRS's meager 5,000 target. "We are delighted" said a spokesman for the company. "Not only have KSC proven that getting off the ground is possible, they have smashed our wildest dreams. We are so pleased we have agreed to fund a new project, to see if we can reach space itself!
What of those who claimed that no Kerbal would ever survive a flight? Well the eggheads at KSC have an answer for that. "Our boys have invented this thing, called a parachute. Basically... you get a giant sheet, attach it to the command pod, and that slows you down." Sounds like witchcraft, but amazingly it worked! The craft was safely returned to Kerbin, although the engine sadly did not survive the landing.
With the basic concept being proven, rumours have reached the Kerbols ears of companies approaching KSC for a chance to get their inventions tested. KSC refused to comment on these rumours.
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| The Kerbal One sits on the launchpad. |
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| Blast-off! As the engine ignites Kerbals take their first step towards the sky |
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| With the fuel depleted the craft begins to free-fall |
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| Safe at last! The capsule containing Jebediah safely returns to the ground. |
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