TurkeyXIII

If you're really worried about losing progress, quicksave every few minutes. But that kind of collision is virtually impossible.

Was killed by splashing down hard into the ocean just off the KSC coast. An SRB went haywire during launch and knocked the parachute off the command pod (among other things). Jeb heroically attempted to use his jetpack to slow his descent, but to no avail.

I've never had that problem. I assume it's one of your mods? I would uninstall them one at a time until it goes away, starting with Universe Replacer.

Yes, but could it be done in under 30 seconds? Here's my attempt: Around 13,550m on jet engines alone. Had to add the canards because the ASAS just couldn't keep it straight otherwise.

I call this the Multitasker I (creative, I know)! Upon reaching parking orbit approx 100km high, 4 communications satellites deployed and dispersed to non-equatorial orbits (4 points): A fuel depot was then deployed at the 100km orbit before the rest of the station headed for Mun (1 point): Upon arrival at approx 95km orbit of Mun, Doodsby Kerman transferred to the space station section of the ship, detached it, then descended to a 20km orbit (4 points): The multitasker then deployed its second fuel depot at its 95km altitude (3 points): Before descending to land on Mun itself (4 x 8 = 32 points): The automated rovers detached, and each flew some distance from the base to begin explorations (2 x 5 = 10 points): And then the kerbal transport vehicles detached and landed gently upon the Munar surface (2 x 7 = 14 points): For a total of 68 points. (Although the seats on the rovers appear to be buggy in 0.20.0, and this was what happened when Dilmore Kerman tried to get in one: ) So if they're not buggy and I just misused them, it's only worth 54 points. More screenshots here: http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Turkey_OO7/story/75349#

Behold, the Jumpjet II: VTOL, deployable glider on the underside, capable of mach 5+... Video of here: Achievements: 10 - This ain't no seaplane! 10 - Up There 20 - Getting Higher 50 - Supersonic 100 - Hypersonic 100 - Landing Like a Pro 100 - Hardcore Pilot 200 - VTOL FTW 100 - Yo Dawg 500 - Speed Run Totals 1190 if you're giving points for both supersonic and hypersonic. Timer was on 27:55 at the end, I think I could get it under 20 mins if I landed better. I reckon 500 might be a bit much for doing it in under an hour, the only disadvantage really is that it limits how many others you can get.