Y1 D205 – Kerbal Space Center Valentina Kerman and Bill Kerman flew the new X-1B to a speed of mach 1.71, or 530 m/s at 7,200 meters ASL, before the engine ran out of fuel. The vehicle was unable to make it back to land, but splashed down near the Island Airfield. The vehicle was […]
Read More New Speed RecordY1 D202 – Kerbal Space Center Jebediah Kerman and Bill Kerman became the first kerbals to travel at, and beyond, the speed of sound. After refueling and inspecting the aircraft, the crew climbed aboard and rocketed, literally, down the runway. After reaching 6000 meters altitude, Jeb and Bill leveled off. Because of reports from the previous […]
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