Explorer 3’s Aurora Command Pod detaches from the rest of the spacecraft, and begins its reentry into Kerbin’s atmosphere!

After the radio blackout from reentry, the chute deploys!

“We came in a little fast, but within the spacecraft’s tolerances… everything’s fine!”

-Edan

The crew touches down in the highlands, and quickly hop out to enjoy fresh air again!

“Feels good to be back on solid ground, but standing up in this gravity is hard!”

-Sean

Rescue teams are already en route to rescue the crew (and all the precious scientific data they brought back from Duna!

“I can’t wait to inspect those samples in the lab!”

-Glenica

KSEA announces the next Explorer 3 Landing Site – this time at Duna’s Midland Canyon!

“OK – let’s do this!”

-Edan

The Super Duna Lander detaches and heads down to the surface!

The parachute deploys!

“We’ve touched down at the Western Canyon!”

-Edan

“Wow – it’s beautiful here! ”

-Glenica

Sean and Edan jump out and take in the amazing vista!

Sean sets up the automated camera unit, and the crew pose for the traditional “landing portrait!”

“OK – let’s start collecting some science everybody!”

-Glenica