Overflight Labs

Orbiter 1

Orbiter 1 was the first structured, non-development mission with the intended goal of fully stress testing the Prototype 101 platform. It used a modified Prototype 101 platform which featured parachutes at the top to allow a controlled decent.

The result of the Orbiter 1 mission was satisfactory in testing and evaluating Prototype 101's flight-readiness with the platform successfully able to establish a stable orbit around Kerbin along with de-orbiting and landing successfully.

The mission lasted T+01:05:09 with orbit established at T+00:07:26 and the de-orbiting retrograde burn performed at T+00:46:40. While liquid fuel in the final stage ran dry during the descent, the parachute system on board was capable enough to slow the craft down despite the pre-mature loss of fuel with a touchdown at sea happening with the craft staying in good structural condition.

Mission Information

Mission date (OOC) December 15th, 2024
Flight platform Overflight Labs Prototype 101
Personnel Jebediah Kerman
Mission status Successful
Mission length T+01:05:09