Muna I mission completed as preparation for Kerbals to go back to the Mun; and stay there
Year 26, Day 190
The Muna program is a new space program by KSA to finally bring Kerbalkind back to the Mun; and for them to stay there.
Muna I was an uncrewed mission flown by the Kerbal Space Administration to validate the systems required for deep-space travel beyond Kerbin orbit. The mission used the new KLS launch vehicle to send the Korion spacecraft on a long-duration flight to the Mun and back, closely mirroring the trajectory planned for future crewed missions.
After launch, Korion was inserted into a stable Kerbin orbit before performing a translunar injection burn toward the Mun. During the outbound coast, mission controllers monitored power generation, thermal control, navigation accuracy, and long-range communications, all of which performed within expected limits.
Korion followed a flyby trajectory around the Mun, passing behind it and entering deep Munar space before beginning its return to Kerbin. This path allowed extended exposure to deep-space conditions while minimizing propulsion requirements. The spacecraft collected imagery of the Mun’s surface and tested guidance systems in a real Munar environment.
Following the flyby, Korion began its journey home. Reentry into Kerbin’s atmosphere served as the final and most critical test of the mission. The heat shield performed as designed with minor flaws needed to be sanded out, and the capsule was recovered intact with all mission data secured.
With Muna I complete, the Kerbal Space Administration has successfully demonstrated the core systems of the Muna program. The mission marks the first major step toward returning Kerbals to the Mun and establishing a sustained presence beyond Kerbin orbit.
P.S. Jeb thought it was really cool and wished he would be able to fly on Muna II and/or beyond. The KSA told him "it might just not happen." Really sad. For Jeb, at least.
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