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SRB to Someplace!!

Objective:

Go someplace, anyplace beside Kerbin using only SRBs. A few challenges have been proposed similar to this but the difference for this one is that you have to leave Kerbin SOI on a single SRB burn. This is somewhat similar to the real life PAM except with an added twist: no RCS.

Mods:

Not Allowed:

  • Parts mods, you have to use the stock SRBs and other stock parts
  • Physics changing mods (FAR is acceptable for atmospheric entry)

Allowed/Recommended:

  • Basically everything else
  • MechJeb
  • KER
  • Transfer Window Planner
  • KAC
  • Visual Enhancements

Notes:

  • You can use Hyperedit to put your vessel into Kerbin orbit but obviously the SRB burn has to be flown
  • I haven't figured out a scoring system but if anyone has any suggestions, they are welcome to help me assign point values. Here are thing things that I would think get points but I don't know exactly how to balance it:
    • Launching vessel (i.e. not using hyperedit orbit)
    • Destination (Eve, Duna, Moho, etc. Base value for points)
    • Landing at destination rather than just crashing
    • If lithobraking, probecore/command pod surviving is extra points
    • More points for larger vessels/Kerbal on board (or multiplier based on vessel mass)
    • Surviving Atmospheric entry (IMO, the heatshield shouldn't explode if there's still ablator left so I cheated here. This is the only F12 menu thing allowed)

Requirements:

  • You have to leave Kerbin SOI with a single SRB burn
  • You have to contact the surface of your destination body (lithobraking is ok, landing is better)
  • Pics or it didn't happen or video if that's your preference

Here's my Eve mission:

 

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