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Duna and Beyond

Launches: Whirlwind IV & V

1/19/2017

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Customers:
  • Integrated Integrals
  • Rockomax Conglomerate
Mission Objectives:
  1. Launch the first satellites to Minmus
  2. Record thermal data around Minmus
  3. Reach specified orbits around Minmus
Crew:
  • None
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This is the first satellite with advanced guidance capabilities. After circularization, the upper stage performs a third burn transferring the satellite to Minmus. The satellite then performs a series of correction burns before capturing and placement into its final orbit.

Year 4, Day 35: Whirlwind IV

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The rocket launches when the launch site is under Minmus's longitude of ascending node.
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The upper stage performs its first two burns, placing itself in a parking orbit around Kerbin.
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The upper stage performs its TMI burn.
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Following the TMI burn, the satellite is deployed. It performs a small correction burn as the trajectory was not going to reach Minmus.
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A mid-course correction burn further refines the intercept.
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​A capture burn places the satellite into its equatorial parking orbit.
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An inclination change burn sets up the target longitude of ascending node as well.
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Finally, the periapsis is lowered with the appropriate argument of periapsis.
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Year 4, Day 58: Whirlwind V

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Another contract required placing an identical satellite into a similar orbit.
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