Launch 2-12: Sharman 5

Year 2, day 271.
Project: Sharman.
Mission Objectives:

1. Place satellite in equatorial orbit of Mun.

We have a couple of satellite contracts to complete, one to Mun and one to Minmus. These will help us update our tracking station which we may need in order to communicate with Baker 2.

The satellite and upper stage coast to the circularization burn.

The satellite is deployed after the transfer burn.

And it deploys its solar panels.

The satellite places itself into its proper orbit.

Mission Summary:

1. Place satellite in equatorial orbit of Mun: success!