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This thread will be my repository for videos and pictures of my attempt to complete The Apollo Applications Program v1.0 Challenge issued on the forums by GregroxMun. The original thread for the Challenge is quoted below: I will be attempting this challenge as part of my stock career mode game, so all parts will be dependent on the Science and SpaceBucks I earn in my career. I'm calling this 'Project Mun', and all resources available in my current save will go towards the completion of the challenge. This is going to be very slow going, my current schedule only allows me to play KSP a few hours a week, and making these videos and screenshots eats into that time somewhat. If you're patient and willing to follow along, I would thank you for your time. Don't hesitate to ask questions or make comments. I welcome any and all feedback! Signing off, Chris Maillet Project Mun is hereby cancelled, due to saved game issues. Current Score = 100 Stock. +20 (Use only stock parts.) Launch Escape System. +5 Use fuel cells for power generation only. +10 Lander stored behind a fairing. +10 Saturn Five uses 5 engines on the first stage, 5 engines on the second stage, and one engine on the third stage. +20 Free-Return Trajectory until in Mun's SOI. +10 Leave Descent Stage on Mun. +5 Include ALSEP Science Package on Apollo 11-18 +5 Include Lunar Subsatellite on Apollo 11-18 +5 Include Lunar Rover on Apollo 11-18 +10 Career Mode Bonus: get as much science as you can in the mission without landing in more than one spot per mission. Step 1 - Current Hardware This section lists all of the hardware I have built and used with a short description. The status of each entry is shown in parenthesis: S-1b Block II (Retired) Analog of the real Saturn 1b which shared one crucial design similarity of which I am inordinately proud. S-5 Block I MLV (Design and Testing) This was the first version of my Saturn 5 analog, and it was so powerful I had to rapidly downsize it. S-5 Block II (Retired) The Block II version was the old workhorse of my Apollo Program, it was only retired when new parts were unlocked. S-5 Block III (Active) The current version of the S-5 with exactly the same performance as the Block II but with far fewer parts. CSM Mark 3 The third and final version of my Command Service Module, gradual improvements have been made over it's lifetime. MLM Mark 3 My Munar Landing Module has steadily increased it's capabilities while becoming more compact. Munar Rover Mark II I've never seen someone build a Fuel Cell powered Rover, until now anyway. MLMSEP Radially detachable Fuel Cell powered Science Package mounted on the MLM. Makes a good counterbalance to the Rover. SkyLab Space Station My latest piece of hardware, with inspiration drawn from the real SkyLab, including using the dimensions and weight of the S-5's Third Stage. Step 2 - Apollo Lunar Program Schedule (Complete) This section lists all of the missions undertaken during Project Mun. Mission Status is shown in parenthesis, and any qualifying statements are made in brackets. There are 25 mission numbers for Project Mun, that should be enough to eventually complete all of the Challenge objectives I care to. Project Mun Testing and Evaluation Series: PM 1 - CSM LKO Flight Test S-1b (Complete) [Disqualified] [PM-1's Mission Goal was completed on the PM - 3 Flight. That's what happens when I don't read the rules.] PM 2 - MLM LKO Flight Test S-1b (Complete) PM 3 - CSM MLM Rendezvous and Docking Test S-1b (Complete) PM 4 - UnKerbaled Flight Test LKO S-5 (Cancelled) [During the design and testing phase of the S-5 it was discovered to have more performance than expected. The proposed flight tests were cancelled in the face of this new information.] PM 5 - Kerbaled Flight Test LKO S-5 (Complete) PM 6 - Munar Insertion and Orbit Test S-5 (Complete) PM 7 - Munar Landing Rehearsal and Review S-5 (Complete) Project Mun Munar Landing and Development Series: "Normal Apollo Program" PM 8 - Munar Landing East Crater S-5 (Complete) PM 9 - Munar Landing Northwest Crater S-5 (Complete) PM 10 - Munar Landing Midlands S-5 (Complete) PM 11 - Munar Landing Highlands S-5 (Complete) PM 12 - Munar Landing Twin Craters S-5 (Complete) Step 3 - Apollo Applications Program Schedule (In Progress) The remaining series of missions will work to complete the Apollo Applications Program, which is the main focus of the Challenge for me. PM 19 A - SkyLab (Deployed) PM 19 B - SkyLab Crew Transfer (Complete) [These three Munar Landings are Scheduled to fulfill Career Contracts.] PM 13 - Munar Landing Contract (Complete) PM 14 - Munar Landing Contract (Cancelled) PM 15 - Munar Landing Contract (Cancelled) [These Minmus Missions are now Scheduled.] PM 16 - Minmus Landing Greater Flats (Cancelled) PM 17 - Minmus Landing Lesser Flats (Cancelled) PM 18 - Minmus Landing Contract (Cancelled) [These Mission numbers are being held open for future use, and potential new projects.] PM 20 - Mun Mobile Laboratory (Cancelled) PM 21 - Mun Mining Base (Cancelled) PM 22 - Duna Flyby (Cancelled) PM 23 - Duna Transfer and Orbit (Cancelled) PM 24 - Duna and Ike Landing and Return (Cancelled) PM 25 - Eve Flyby (Cancelled) Step 4 - Super Manley Kerbonaut Mode Duna Landing and Return (Cancelled)