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Duna and Beyond

Launches: GOLIATH I & II

1/3/2017

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Customers:
  • Goliath National Products
Mission Objectives:
  1. Place satellite into orbit around Kerbin
Crew:
  • None

Another satellite launch. This launch will use a modified trajectory by the payload to reach its final orbit.

Year 2, day 403: GOLIATH I

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The GOLIATH I payload computer failed during launch.

Year 3, Day 1: GOLIATH II

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Problems with the payload software resolved, a backup was readied for launch.
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The launch vehicle visible in the distance, GOLIATH II coasts to its initial apo.
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A 26m/s burn at apo boosts the satellite into a stable orbit.
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Then a 100m/s burn boosts the craft to its final periapsis height.
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A 424m/s burn circularizes into a parking orbit.
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A final 3.8m/s burn to match the final apoapsis and argument of periapsis.
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The contract had already been awarded by this point anyway.
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