Eve Orbital Rescue!

[nsgallup]

I decided to take a contract to rescue some rube that got stuck in Eve Orbit.

Launching to orbit, the craft is a command pod with a guidance module, it is unmanned until picking up it's passenger.

Circulation Burn

Off to Eve!

Approaching

Capturing and adjusting inclination to match target orbit

Kel Kerman exits her capsule and prepares to match the rescue ship on approach, 300m and closing. We are a little close on fuel so every bit saved counts.

SLOW DOWN!

Rescued! I think.. Kel grabs science and moves it to the command pod.

Final stage separation, approach orbit is good.

Entering the atmosphere

Home sweet home!

[Foxster]

Nice job. I like lower tech missions like this that are quicker than with nukes and ions.

[nsgallup]

I usually don't bother with nukes unless I am going somewhere farther then Jool, plus I haven't unlocked them in this save yet.

I prefer the vacuum chemical engines, also I love planning it out so I pretty much have just enough fuel to complete the mission, where each stage has enough fuel for specific manuevers.