Ladies and Gentlemen, in honor of Space Shuttle Atlantis, I decided to take on the most daring shuttle launch ever attempted. As if launching one shuttle into low Earth orbit strapped to a giant rocket wasn't hard enough, I've decided to strap all three of them, Endeavour, Atlantis, and Discovery, to an even BIGGER rocket, to launch them all into orbit at once. I dub it the Tri-Orbital Launching Platform Mk. II, or as I affectionately call it, 'Mega Shuttle Supreme'. Initial launch did not result in an explosion, so we're off to a good start. It actually performed better than expected. 1st stage separation worked well, far better than the TOLP Mk. I, which was prone to explode by merely existing. Was able to make it to an acceptable altitude to perform the most crucial leg of the mission, the separation of the Shuttles. Commencing in 3... 2... ..1! They sure separated, but what can't be seen in this shot is the BREAK NECK SPEEDS AT WHICH THEY WERE SHOT OUT I lost sight of them in a matter of seconds, I hoped for the best. It's at this point I would also like to note, and later redact from the records, that upon separation I noticed I did not provide the shuttles with rockets. God speed to those poor, brave Kerbals. No time to reflect on such matters, for now is the time to bring Jeb and crew safely back to the surface of their home planet. The final leg of the mission. Time to put those spot welds and duct tape fixings to the test. Now, one would normally attempt such a maneuver via a de-orbit sequence, but I opted for the straight forward FULL THROTTLE AT THE SURFACE approach. Parachutes engaged, aaand... TOUCHDOWN! With the landing vehicle mostly intact from the landing, I'd consider this a success. Truly, a historic moment for science and all of Kerbal-kind. Bob never stopped screaming even after the landing, might have had something to do with the fact they pulled 56 Gees at some point, but what do I know. Leave that to the para-medics.
