Duna Sample Return Challenge (No ISRU) (automated)

[KAL 9000]

I present to you: The Duna Sample Return Challenge! It's simple: first, launch a rover that does whatever it does on Duna. Let's pretend it collected samples that would be worth a lot of Science(!). Now, the challenge: in one launch, without ISRU or Alt-F12, land a lander that weighs at least 10 tons, have it grab the rover, and return the rover to Kerbin without damaging or destroying any parts of the rover. 

[Jasonden]

Why force the lander to be heavy?  Do we need to bring along ballast to meet that requirement?  Seems kinda superfluous to me . . .

[KAL 9000]

14 minutes ago, Jasonden said:

Why force the lander to be heavy?  Do we need to bring along ballast to meet that requirement?  Seems kinda superfluous to me . . .

I meant one ton, but accidentally typed in a zero, too. And autocorrect saw the "10", so it changed "ton" to "tons". The 1-ton requirement is because that seems like the minimum for a real-life sample return lander.

[SpaceplaneAddict]

Deal! Addiction Aerospace is on the job!

[KAL 9000]

29 minutes ago, SpaceplaneAddict said:

Deal! Addiction Aerospace is on the job!

I will post a badge for challenge completers soon.

[MrWolf83]

Does it have to grab or can it carry it in a 2.5m cargo bay?

[KAL 9000]

15 hours ago, MrWolf83 said:

Does it have to grab or can it carry it in a 2.5m cargo bay?

Whatever you like, although the rover has to be attached so I guess you'll need a Klaw or docking port. 

[Foxster]

I can make very, very small rovers, even with one wheel. Wouldn't it make more sense to set a weight for the rover than the lander? 

[KAL 9000]

On March 10, 2016 at 9:31 AM, Foxster said:

I can make very, very small rovers, even with one wheel. Wouldn't it make more sense to set a weight for the rover than the lander? 

True... OK, the rover weight limit is >= 0.3 tons.