NationStates Jolt Archive

Mallberta Reports Manned Stellar Missions to Start- 56k=bad

24-11-2003, 00:56
The recently constructed Stellar Craft Accelerator achieved it's first goal this week as a manned space craft was shot into high orbit. The MSS-TRAGON is currently orbitting earth, in preperation for the arrival of further crew memebers and an eventual mission outside Mallbertan space.

For centuries, Mallberta has remained Earth-Bound; however in the name of diplomacy, prosperity and expansion it was decided a small stellar force was required. The MSS-TRAGON was thus built and deployed.

The Tragon is a solar-sail craft, propelled by photons emitted naturally from the sun. These photons act as a 'solar wind', interacting with the membranous sail of the craft as it travels from earth to it's various destinations. A large satellite light amplification battery is commisioned to allow artificial propulsion from earth's orbit.

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Further details to follow.
24-11-2003, 01:29
The Tragon is crewed by 4 members, with up to 200 crew members in cryogenic storage. From the tip to tail of main fuselage, it measures roughy 355 meters, and is constructed mainly from carbon and titanium derivatives. This vessel is unarmed, and is solely a science and diplomacy craft.

The 'sail' which propels the Tragon is nearly 6 kilometers across, though only mm thick. Its composition is currenty classified.
24-11-2003, 02:54
bump
Vrak
24-11-2003, 03:02
To: Mallberta Diplomats
From: Vrak Diplomatic Corps
Subject: Space flight

We wish the nation of Mallberta all the success in the world as they cast their eyes to the heavens.
24-11-2003, 04:10
final bump
25-11-2003, 01:39
right... last bump for real this time
Oglethorpia
25-11-2003, 01:44
Double-post :?
Oglethorpia
25-11-2003, 01:47
We congratulate Mallberta on their successful launch of a space-capable vessel. We hope that your efforts in outer-space may always be fruitful.

-- President Marvin Thomas
The Bureaucratic States of Oglethorpia
Pilon
25-11-2003, 02:19
The nation of Pilon sends the Mallbertan people 100 free cases of PiFizz to celebrate their emergance into the spaceborne community. We welcome you to the stars.
Pilon
25-11-2003, 02:20
The nation of Pilon sends the Mallbertan people 100 free cases of PiFizz to celebrate their emergance into the spaceborne community. We welcome you to the stars.