Starbase Ki'Taki

Status Report: Transport Charter 2008

6 December 2008 UT 13:42:17

Mission Control has determined that Ki'Taki Transport Charter 2008 was abruptly diverted from its assigned course.

6 December 2008 UT 13:42:48

Preliminary analysis indicates Ki'Taki Transport Charter 2008 encountered strong gravitational potential well. Sensor readings consistent with massive compact object.

6 December 2008 UT 13:43:33

Emergency systems activated. Mission Control assumed control of Ki'Taki Transport Charter 2008, stabilized navigational and life support functions.

6 December 2008 UT 13:44:37

Continued analysis of sensor readings indicates flight path of Ki'Taki Transport Charter 2008 closest approach of 0.131 AU of 4 solar mass compact object with albedo less than 0.0001 and surface temperature less than 3K.

6 December 2008 UT 13:58:26

Remote navigation systems directed Ki'Taki Transport Charter 2008 to an unscheduled landing on Planet Timar.

All life support systems and communication systems reported as functional. External atmospheric conditions within habitable range.

6 December 2008 UT 13:58:54

Priority sub-space communication link provided for video communication between Ki'Taki Mission Control and Transport Charter 2008.

Current Mission:
SKTS-11559 Transport of supplies to outpost on planet Fomalhaut B. Expected mission duration is 4032 Ki’Taki hours. Expected risk is minimal. Periodic crew reports are expected every 24 Ki’Taki hours via subspace transmitters. As with all extended missions, Mission Control will monitor ship instruments via subspace transmitters, and mirror malfunction logs to the crew on the post below.

Last exterior image 6 December