Oxygen reserves and snacks at Aurora Base on Mun are running low!
“I think we have about a month left of supplies – hopefully there is a rocket ready to deliver something soon!”
-Dunwin
Aurora Base (Mun) Mission Summary
- Crew: Mission Commander: Orlas. Science Team: Orlas and Luly. Engineering Team: Dunwin, Bill.
- Mission: Prototype off-world research habitat. Designed to train KSEA crews, test KSEA equipment and procedures for future bases and some day colonies.
Thankfully – there is! With the construction of the Neidon III rockets and their very fast turnaround, multiple Sarnus-class payload capable rockets are ready. The Mobile Resupply Vehicle that was developed (and sat in storage) until now is loaded onto N-4!
“Don’t worry everyone – we’ve been preparing for this and have a rocket on standby!”
-Gene, enjoying a refreshing beverage at Mission Control!
Later in the day, N-4 blasts off from the launch pad!
The re-usable Neidon rockets with their upgraded landing systems are anticipated to overtake the Sarnus-V rocket as record holder for “most launched!” They regularly break records for re-usability!
N-4 continues to rise, reaching an apoapsis of 100k – then continuing on to a near circular orbit!
The protective fairing detaches…
… and the Mobile Resupply Vehicle detaches!
“OK – let’s land that rocket!”
-Gene
N-4 streaks through the atmosphere!
Ground telescopes capture the re-entry heading toward the space center!
Finally the rocket slows down just above the landing site, and slowly descends!
“A little too close to the space center! Landed in one peice though – that’s good!”
-Lobert, watching the landing from the VAB roof!
In orbit, the Munar transfer stage shows full power and communications…
… the engines fire!
