Rest in Peace Cassini-Huygens Probe
As many know, today (at the time of writing) the Cassini Saturn Probe will be completing its mission to the ringed planet in a spectacular grand finale.
After spending nearly 20 years in space, Cassini will be plunging into Saturn in an effort to protect potential lifeforms on its moons.
It has given us much insight as well as fascinating pictures of Saturn and its moons, and is a scientific marvel.
This challenge is to remember and memorialize the Cassini-Huygens Probe.
(So its not meant to be super hard, but that's what bonus points are for! )
CHALLENGE INFO
Send a probe weighing at least 4 tons to Jool, visit (flyby) at least 1 moon. Then destroy your probe in Jool.
*Substitute Jool for Saturn (RSS/RO) or another Saturn alike planet with at least 1 moon for other planet packs
*Parts from any publically available mod allowed, as long as they are balanced. (I.E. No 10,000 thrust, 1,000,000 isp engines)
Bonus Points
Realism - realistic looking probe (screenshot required)
Real Scale Solar System - Mission is done with RSS/RO, challenge is exactly the same, but going to Saturn
Huygens Lander - send a battery powered lander to Laythe (or Titan for RSS players) That means no solar panels, RTGs or fuel cells!
Maneuverer - use a gravity assist to get there
Realistic Maneuverer - use 2 Eve gravity assists, followed by a Kerbin one
Explorer - Flyby at least 2 of Jool's moons
Explorer plus - Flyby every Jool moon
Minimalist - entire rocket masses less than 60 tons
Maximalist - Largest probe by mass and/or size
Direct route - Fastest mission time
Badge available! (Thanks CraterCraker for the artwork)
GOOD LUCK KERBONAUTS!
Don't forget to post your attempts, as well any bonus points in this thread
Craft files & screenshots welcome too!
-Rev