Having the console unlock gradually would have made this much more beginner friendly as the first count down is much too overwhelming and confusing with every dial, display and the log going.
I can see the potential in this as I have played for quite a few launches and unlocked quite a few entries. It really needs some more visuals to unlock this potential. Even a look at the rocket on the pad while the countdown is running so you can check a few dials by eye would really boost this games fun and lower the initial difficulty.
Even so it's a nice text "only" game.