A few days after landing, communications with Scout 2 is re-established!    The small lander transmits its findings – barely a trace of an atmosphere and very low gravity, as predicted.  With 990 d/v of fuel remaining, it may be possible for Scout 2 to land elsewhere in the future.  A very successful mission!

Scout 2 arrives at Minmus!  Thankfully all the probe’s systems appear to be working normally. 

Scout 2 slowly decends…. it’s important the craft land exactly where KSEA scientists have planned, as the communications systems on board requires a direct line of sight with Kerbin.  As Minmus rotates, it will take Scout 2 out of range!   Scout 2 sets down… JUST IN TIME!  Communications go dark as Minmus’s rotation carries Scout 2 out of range!

Scout 2 blasts off!  The launch is identical to Scout 1, except for a new more aerodynamic fairing on top of the Discovery Rocket.  

Once in orbit, Scout 2 matches planes with Minmus, and fires its engines to intercept the small green moon!