The upgraded Resolute takes off! Val pilots rookie engineer Seely and Gillian up to orbit! This will be Resolute’s first flight using the upgraded Launcher, and with the new Cargo Bay arrangement!
The launch goes well – with the OAV carrying the shuttle to its desired orbit, leaving over 1000 d/v in fuel for orbital maneuvering.
“That’s sure was a bumpy ride!”
-Seely
Val pilots Resolte to a close rendezvous with Unity Station!
Ok – we’re there.. but we better wait until we’re on the ‘day’ side of Kerbin before doing the install!
-Gilian
Seeley heads out, and practices some basic space maneuvers! The module goes into place, and Unity Space Station is ready to go!
“Resolute’s coming in pretty hot! I’m going to need to circle around before I can land!”
-Val
Val sets down, but takes out one of the landing lights at the end of the runway! Endeavor takes some minor damage, losing a few of its air brakes! Everyone agrees this was the most dangerous landing the Heavy Cargo Shuttles have ever done. High speed, and performing the maneuver node too early is the general consensus.
“Maybe we can find a way to slow the shuttle more on reentry – that was scary!”
-Seeley