Space Race of 2058

The Space Race of 2058 was essentially the minor rush towards colonisation of the moon between the Socialist Republic of Kiplovia, the Federal Kingdom of Arstotzka and the Kingdom of Norbis as the major belligerents. Minor belligerents include Tsira Kai, Princedom of Arabia and the Republic of Danibitia

9:41 AM

Kiplovia has announced that it is starting a space program. The program has been named Kiplovskoye kosmicheskoye agentstvo (KKA, or Kiplovian Space Agency)

9:45 AM

Arstotzka has test launched a modified Intercontinental ballistic missile, the launch was tested to see if the ballistic missile when in the Modified state could deliver small to medium payloads to low earth orbit... the test went successfully.

9:54 AM

The building of the NNSA's HQ in Armis has been completed. The Space Agency is now expected to operate at full capacity. In a statement by new Spokesperson for the NNSA Marcus Tirbis, he stated that the NNSA would be happy to cooperate with any other space agency, especially the ones from fellow Divine Mandate member nations. The agency is expected to launch its first satellite within two years, if everything meets expectations. The launch site itself is already being built and reports say that the agency is already buying electronics meant for its conception.

10:07 AM

WORLD NEWS: zka-sat\_6 successfully launched today it's payload. "The nation's national bird" the launch was a great success as it means that Arstotzka has successfully launched it's first mammal into space

10:07 AM

The bird survived for 10 hours before suffocating from CO2

10:07 AM

The space program is now working on a way to have a new bird survive in space for longer and be able to successfully re-enter the atmosphere. The birds have since been conducted as heroes of the state

10:12 AM

Arstotzka has announced that in 5 hours zka-sat-6.2 will launch testing a much larger capsule that is designed to fit at absolute maximum 2 people on board, the objectives is to have it reach low earth orbit complete 5 orbit before re-entering

10:15 AM

The launch was concluded before noon and was a major success the capsule managed to do 13 orbits before finally doing its deorbit burn

10:17 AM

A rocket with the actual has been fitted and heavily tested and now is ready to launch its occupant is the former Archduke

10:18 AM

Vladimir Sokolov, the original test pilot for the KKA, has been tragically killed during a simulator malfunction. His brother, Ivan, will take his place as first cosmonaut of Kiplovia. "My brother died trying to achieve this. I want to honour him by achieving what he wanted to do."

10:19 AM

A nation first has been achieved the first man in space has been launched and he recorded all of his sites saying that “the stars were absolutely Beautiful” he did 13 laps around space before finally deorbiting he burst it out of the capsule with his fists waving in the air saying “The Socialists can’t outcompete us!”

10:22 AM

The first Danibitian man on the moon has arrived into the robot built Danibitian moon base. He will stay there for 20 years.

10:22 AM

Another Arstotzkan launch has been scheduled

10:25 AM

A second launch has successfully concluded this time by a female “pilot Louise Scottzka” she did 31 laps in orbit before finally deorbiting her landing was a rough one... but luckily it was at sea, this comes as rocket production is increased to 10,000% to try and beat a socialist nation to the moon.

10:26 AM

The KKA hopes that the Danibitia Aerospace Commission (DAC) will find their rocket wreckage and confirm that their modified ballistic missile *did* crash on the moon

10:28 AM

REPORT FROM Danibitia Aerospace Commission (DAC) TO ASTRONAUT (name redacted)

DAC: We have a message from the KKA to locate the remnants of a ballistic missile around the following coordinates [REDACTED] Use the rover

Astronaut: Roger, leaving now

DAC: Also, help with their rover, coordinates [REDACTED]

Danibitia Aerospace Commission (DAC) assists in helping the KKA in finding the latter's rocket wreckage and helping with the devvelopment of the moon base

10:28 AM

"A random object appeared out of nowhere and landed on the moon and promptly leftwithin a matter of moments!" say Arstotzkan scientists.

10:31 AM

The KKA has launched another lander, this time actually landing upright. The rover, along with three others scheduled to launch soon will deconstruct their parent rockets and build a moon base.

10:32 AM

The first space walk has been achieved by “Leon decdon” this was a side quest achievement before the first lunar mission

0:33 AM

WORLD NEWS: President Fitrev has been assassinated! The assassin, after interrogation, revealed that he was sent by the Arstotzkans. However, he has no other evidence to suggest that he is telling the truth. The Kiplovian government does not place blame on the Federal Kingdom of Arstotzka

!0:35 AM

Arztotzka has revealed that the man in question is not a citizen of Arztotzka and that it is most likely is a citizen of another socialist nation

10:35 AM

A massive rocket has been seen being towed to a newly built launchpad this has been confirmed to be the rocket that will take Arztotzka the moon

10:35 AM

WORLD NEWS: Tsira Kai founds the “Institute for the Exploration of the Heavens” or IEH to begin their space program.

10:36 AM

A new president has been installed, this time coming from the Socialist Party, rather than the SWP. The new president, President Kremil, is even more eccentric about the space race, and has ordered that 80% of the country's production to be put towards the moon colony

10:37 AM

The king of Arztotzka sends his condolences

10:39 AM

WORLD NEWS: A massive crowd shows up all around the launchpad they’re waiting to see a launch and for a new era to begin for Arztotzka... five hours past and allowed rumble can be heard soon flames and smoke erupt from the launchpads fire trenches... The rocket slowly lifts into the sky people with binoculars spot the first stage separating before a large chair erupts from the crowd... The crew will have five days before lunar orbit

10:40 AM

Economists from UNH predict that Kiplova will fall and collapse if 80% of country production is put to the space race

10:41 AM

Arztotzkain economists agree with the prediction and show some compelling evidence stating “ The socialist nation is attempting practical suicide trying to go up against a country that has been building a developing rockets for years now they have sensually lost before the space race even started there will not be able to compete with the industrial might of Arztotzka...”

10:43 AM

The KAF (Kiplovian Air Force) has flown 18 brand-new fighter jets over Arstotzka in a show of power.

10:44 AM

The Arztotzkain Air Force Base responds by sending 25 fighter jets to chase the planes

10:44 AM

Markovian economic experts say that Kiplovia should stop and care for their people, and also announce that they will enact laws to help their people be happier, instead of the false protection provided by Broschavik.

10:44 AM

The KKA has launched a moon base section and placed it on the moon

10:46 AM

The 18 K-17 fighters fire missiles at the Arstotzkan jets as a shot across their bows, but ends up hitting one of them head-on. Their has been a memorial service in Kiplovia for the dead Arstotzkan pilot

10:47 AM

The Kiplovian government agrees with the TSM and decreases space race production to 50%

0:48 AM

"Today is probably one of the greatest days in the history of Arztotzka.. today is the day that it puts the Arztotzkan first man and woman on the moon... this would come as a crushing blow to the race. Archduke Jordan is the first to step out followed by Louise... they both hold hands as they place the flag of Arztotzka... before saluting as they play the National anthem." - Louise Scottzka reveals a special little present that she brought with her. A small red falcon especially placed in its own space suit. For the next five hours the astronauts complete lunatic asks before heading back to the module five hours later the module separate from its landing stage and reunite with the mothership. It will only be five days until the heroes return

10:49 AM

The KKA has launched a crew of three to the moon. The craft will stay at Luna1, the Kiplovian moon-base for a week

10:50 AM

Another moon-base component: the air-lock, has been launched at a slightly higher speed than the cosmonauts so that it will reach the base three hours prior to their arrival. The four lunar rovers will attach it to the moon-base

Ivan Sokolov, Yasha Hisovitch, and Natasha Orbolov have reached Luna1. They are the first Kiplovians on the moon, and will prepare the base for future missions.

10:53 AM

Arztotzka has rolled out five new rockets to the new designated launchpads (four of which are brand-new) these rockets are set to contain core components for a new space base on the moon. Their launches were successful and they’re currently on transit to the moon

The KKA has placed four new components on Luna1, and is developing faster and reusable rockets for future missions

10:55 AM

The Sokolov4 rocket has been released, tested, and is now heading to the moon with a hydroponics lab to attach to Luna1. It will make it to the moon in record time

10:56 AM

Five days after the launch of the core components for the new Luna base. A second lunar landing mission is successfully launched. The astronauts are ”Anna Hillsborough and Jonathan Boltooled" will be the second set of astronauts to land on the moon

10:57 AM

The three original lunar cosmonauts are being sent to the lunar surface again, this time with the aim of growing food on the moon.

10:57 AM

The objectives will be to complete more EVA tasks as well as prepping the new lunar base for future missions,

10:58 AM

The original crew of astronauts that touchdown on the moon have expressed their interest to have a joint mission with the Socialist Republic of Kiplovia

10:58 AM

WORLD NEWS: Tsira Kai puts first their satellite into orbit.

10:58 AM

Ivan, Yasha, and Natasha have successfully grown the first ever plant in space. The first thing that the Kiplovian cosmonauts did with them was drop them off at the Arstotzkan moon-base with the message, "Enjoy your lettuce"

10:59 AM

The KKA has agreed to join forces with the ASP to colonize the moon

10:59 AM

Shortly after the message was delivered the second lunar mission to the moon touch is down near the base, A rover was also sent with them

11:00 AM

Arabia puts its first satellite into orbit.

11:00 AM

Arstotzkan astronauts prepped and set up the base, enjoying the delicious letters that were sent.

11:01 AM

The astronauts visit the cosmonauts and they have a long conversation

11:01 AM

The KKA director asks the ASP chairman what they should call the new alliance

11:01 AM

Meanwhile, the cosmonauts and astronauts dig a trench between the two bases

11:02 AM

The Arstotzkan chairman states “I think the socialists and monarchies could work together, this is most definitely a prime example!“

11:03 AM

The KKA director suggests that the next lunar missions be to put pressurised tunnels in the trenches to allow easier access between bases

11:05

The Ulstronian Space Agency is formed. The Ulstronian emperor announces plans to reach the moon as early as 2060 and mars as early as 2075

11:06 AM

The KKA sends the Ulstronian Space Agency a Sokolov4 rocket as a sign of goodwill.

The race ended in a Monarchic/socialist coalition for two/three nations.