“We are clear of the CRV and running on our own power. Starting descent burn to Mun surface! .. “
-Summer

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Summer fires the Aerospike engine, and the lander begins its descent to the polar region of Mun!

“Systems look good! The surface is getting closer – I think that’s good too!”
-Lobert

The lander continues its descent – heading closer and closer to Mun’s craggy surface!

“Alright… firing last landing burn… Lobert, check the new landing gear – they should be extending! “
-Summer

“Yep! They’re extending! I hope the new auto-level system works on that landing gear… the surface looks… pretty hilly!
-Lobert

The lander is mere meters from the surface!

“Almost there… touchdown! “
-Summer

“We’re here! We set down on the surface of Mun! Oh wow! Let’s get our space suits on!”
-Lobert

“That’s the right attitude!  Let’s take it step by step though!  Space is exciting but it’s also extremely dangerous – that’s what procedures are for!“
-Summer

Summer and Lobert go through the landing checklist – shutting down the engine, locking RCS system, making sure all their space suits are on snug, extend the landing ladder, activate communication systems, open side supply hatches, and finally ejecting the Rover using the RCS Skycrane!

Finally, they are ready to leave the lander! until they are finally ready, and climb down the ladder! Summer goes first, then Lobert!

“I feel so light! Oh my… there’s just … nothing but miles and miles of desolation! It’s incredible!”
-Lobert

Immediately after the landing, the RCS Skycrane used to deploy the Rover fired, taking the vehicle up and away, landing nearby the Lander! Summer and Lobert discuss the plan: go to the lander, make sure it’s safe, then head out to look for the crater they need to study!

Lobert and Summer hike over to the rover!

“Looks in good shape – I read these deployments have a small chance to deploy the rover upside down, thankfully we should be good!”
-Lobert

The two Kerbals climb into the rover, and head off!

“Tight squeeze coming up – arms inside!”
-Summer

After driving (and dodging Mun rocks) Lobert spots a likely candidate, and Summer drives up to inspect it!

“Hmmm – this looks like what we’re searching for. Let’s deploy the arm and do a scan!
-Lobert

The scanner arm deploys and begins an analysis!

“Eh, I’m not a scientist… but it looks like we have a full scan! Let’s get this back to Kerbin!
-Lobert

After stowing the scanner arm, the two Kerbals drive back to the lander!

“Let’s get this science stowed – we need a nap too before we do more science too!”
-Summer

The Kerbals climb inside the lander, and get into their space hammocks for a Mun-Nap!