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Duna and Beyond

Launches: Redemption I & II

4/14/2017

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Mission Objectives:
  1. Launch satellite into polar orbits around Kerbin and Minmus
  2. Perform altimetry scans of Kerbin and Minmus
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This is the first two of a series of scanning satellites that will be deployed around Kerbin and its moons.

Year 4, Day 218: Redemption I

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The rocket launches just before sunset.
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The sun peeks out behind the peaks.
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The first stage burns out.
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Fairings are jettisoned.
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The new satellite's increased fuel capacity removes the need for the additional stage on previous launches.
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Once in a transfer orbit, the satellite is deployed.
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After one orbit, the satellite adjusts its apoapsis.
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And then circularizes into its final orbit.
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After deploying the altitude scanner, the satellite will complete its first scan in about 8 days.

Year 4, Day 241: Redemption II

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After a successful launch, the upper stage transfers to Minmus.
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After TMI, the satellite is deployed.
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Performing the Minmus insertion burn.
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In preparation for future landing missions, the satellite begins scanning the surface once it's in its polar orbit.
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