Join me on a thrilling journey through Kerbal Space Program as I establish the Jaden Space Agency, build rockets, face crashes, and achieve orbit and safe landings. From the Markiplier Mark I to the Ryan Gosling Mark VII, experience the highs and lows of space exploration, including rocket failures, plane flights, and daring landings, all while keeping my Kerbals alive and pushing the limits of the game.
Kerbal Space Program (KSP) is a game that has captivated me since its inception. I have spent countless hours trying to get into orbit, often failing but always learning. Recently, I decided to start fresh and stream my gameplay, creating a new space agency called the Jaden Space Agency (JSA). With some mods, including volumetric clouds that I purchased for six and a half dollars, I was ready to embark on this new adventure.
Everyone watching was recruited as astronauts in the JSA, making this a collective journey. Our mission was clear: to get a rocket into orbit without losing any Kerbals.
Our first rocket was named the Markiplier Mark I. It carried Jebediah Kerman, Bill Kerman, and Bob Kerman, all brothers, symbolizing a family mission. The launch was slow but steady, aiming for space travel rather than speed.
However, things quickly went awry. I accidentally deployed the parachutes while still going 600 m/s, leading to a catastrophic crash. All three Kerbals were injured but survived, and the mission was reported as a success to the public. Behind closed doors, it was a learning experience, and the JSA was determined to move forward.
The next day, we launched the Markiplier Mark II with the twin brothers of the original crew: Jebediah II, Bill II, and Bob II. This mission was more successful. We managed to reach orbit, and Jebediah II performed a spacewalk, circling the rocket at 2200 m/s.
The return was tense, with some fuel mismanagement and a rough landing, but all Kerbals returned safely. Bill Kerman planted the flag, marking a giant leap for the JSA.
Inspired by our success, we decided to build a space plane. The Ryan Gosling Mark I was our first attempt. Unfortunately, it crashed, and Jebediah was lost. This was a setback, but we learned from our mistakes.
The Ryan Gosling Mark II was more stable, piloted by Valentina Kerman, the first female Kerbal to fly and land a space plane. Despite a sketchy launch and some instability, Valentina survived the flight and landing, earning a round of applause.
The Mark III had some minor problems but was still a success with Valentina surviving another flight. We added struts and air intakes to improve stability and performance.
The Mark IV was faster and more maneuverable, but I accidentally deployed parachutes too early during descent. Despite this, Valentina survived yet again.
Landing proved to be the most challenging part. We faced hydroplaning on wet runways, landing in thunderstorms, and managing fuel shortages during descent. Each time, Valentina survived, proving her resilience and our improving piloting skills.
We learned the importance of proper flare during landing to avoid hard impacts and how to use air brakes effectively.
After several iterations, the Ryan Gosling Mark VII was a fully functioning, highly maneuverable rocket plane that could safely take off, orbit, and land back on the runway without damage.
This was a major milestone for the JSA, proving that with persistence and learning from failures, success is achievable.
With orbit and plane landings mastered, the next big challenge is docking in space and establishing a refueling station to reach the moon. Despite over ten years of playing Kerbal Space Program, I have never landed on the moon, so this will be an exciting new goal.
The journey through Kerbal Space Program with the Jaden Space Agency has been filled with thrilling successes and dramatic failures. From the first crash of the Markiplier Mark I to the triumphant flights of the Ryan Gosling Mark VII, every step has been a learning experience.
If you enjoyed this adventure and want to see more Kerbal Space Program gameplay, please comment, like, and subscribe. Together, we will continue to explore the cosmos, one Kerbal at a time.
Let's keep reaching for the stars!
