DSA 5: Mun Flyby
Today at the DSA, Jebediah attempts to make history yet again with a flyby of the Mun. I am told that there are two ways to achieve this mission. Finesse and brute force. The Creeper mk 1 science module sitting atop the In-Cu-Bus mk 3 rocket is a brute force solution.
The 4 RT-10 Hammer Solid fuel boosters are emptied and released.
Second Stage complete. 2 of the 5 liquid fuel tanks and LV-T45 Swivel engines have been released.
67 thousand meters and 2 more liquid fuel tanks and their LV-T45 Swivel engines have been released. The In-Cu-Bus launch system is now on its final stage.
Final Stage has been released. The Creeper mk 1 science model is now on its way toward the Mun.
I would like to take this moment to tell you just how much Jeb does for you fine folks. In order to achieve these pictures, Jeb needs to drop off a camera, reverse time, take the picture, reverse time again, then reacquire the camera. It's a lot of extra work. Let's just take a moment to thank Jeb for doing that for us. Thank you Jeb.
The purpose of this final burn is to slow the vehicle down enough for the experiments to survive reentry.
Unfortunately the SC-9001 Science Junior module has to be released on this final stage as it cannot survive reentry. Worry not though, Jeb has already transmitted the data it collected. These types of transmissions do lose some bits of information, but it's better than losing everything.
Normally the command pod comes down into the ocean. Today's landing on solid ground was a bit too hard and the mystery goo experiments didn't make it. Don't worry Jeb. It's not your fault. It's Bill's.