Soviet 3b "Elcano" - A 24-hour Circumnavigation
About the Mission: Primary Objective: Complete the Elcano Challenge
circumnavigate Kerbin without leaving the planet's land surface or oceans - SUCCESS
Secondary/Operational Objectives:
complete the circumnavigation in as little time as possible (this means ISRU stops are out of the question) - PARTIAL SUCCESS (24 hours 44 minutes)
based on craft performance, this conditionally means one fuel stop only - FAILURE
keep land-based transportation to a minimum
Day Two, Part Three: Limping
"The record-run is over... there's no helping that. But maybe we can still finish our circumnavigation. The Elcano already floats, so our main issues are going to be balance, to keep her straight and level... well, here's what I have in mind..."
Aselle's plan was controversial. There was initial resistance from Corly and doubt from Karelyn, but in the absense of an alternative and the realisation that the mission was already a scrub if nothing could be done, ul
