StryfeMccloud

All of this is great advice. Really glad I decided to join this forum! Thank you everyone.

Thanks for all the replies and the warm welcome! I do have plenty of fuel to orbit the Mun. I think I will try both types of rescue missions, strictly for the enjoyment of the challenge. I didn't think about a orbital rescue, so I thank you for this advice! I will definitely keep you guys posted on progress, although right now, I am still in the building phase of the rescue ship. First attempt at Munar surface rescue is a success thus far, I have achieved orbit around the Mun, with enough fuel this time. I used a larger capsule and removed one Kerbal to make room for the hero Jeb.

Hello everyone, Not sure if this is the proper place to post this, but I must explain my exciting night to others that understand. After many trial and error builds of a rocket that could orbit the Mun, I successfully made one. I even added landing struts (just in case). While in orbit around the Mun, I decided I had enough fuel to land. After many quicksaves, I successfully landed Jebadiah Kerman on the surface of the Mun. Unfortunately, it was on the dark side of the mun, which made the landing especially difficult. After landing, I conducted all the science experiments that I could, and planted a flag. I then tried to take off for Kerbin. I quicksaved, and tried with no success as now I don't have the required fuel for the trip home. Luckily kerbals are still (almost) invincible, because poor Jebadiah is stuck on the mun. I couldn't be happier that I am now going to have a rescue mission. I have already started on a new rocket design to get to the mun, rescue Jeb, and return home with the happy green payload. This game makes me so happy, I just had to share tonight's experience. I have attached a screenshot of proud Jeb standing by his flag and ship. http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1208620065