Launch 2-3: Fisher 1 (Crewed Mun Flyby)

Year 2, day 58.
​Project: Fisher.
Mission Objectives:

1. Reach free-return trajectory around Mun.
2. Perform spacewalks in space around Mun.
3. Return safely to Kerbin.

Crew:

• Pilot: Jebediah (Pilot)

The CR-4.1 rocket does not currently have enough capacity to return from orbit around Mun, but we can test the next-best thing.

Hopefully this won't be the last Jeb sees of KSC!

The first stage falls away after second stage ignition.

After the upper stage is empty, the capsule is deployed and completes the burn.

Nearing Mun's SOI.

Unfortunately, the missions was scheduled to pass over Mun's night side.

Returning to Kerbin.

Jettisoning the service module before re-entry.

Safely re-entered.

Ready for rescue.

Mission Summary:

1. Reach free-return trajectory around Mun: success!
2. Perform spacewalks in space around Mun: success!
3. Return safely to Kerbin: success!

Promotions:

• Jebediah (Pilot⭐️)