Ballistic Return from Minmus

[HarrySeaward]

(This is my first mission submission, so please bear with me.  Also, I'm not completely positive this is an original idea.  I couldn't find an identical challenge, but it is entirely possible that I saw it earlier and it was planted in my subconscious only to surfacelater seeming like an original idea. Please let me know--or don't) 

 

Ballistic Return from Minmus

"You only get one shot" - Eminem

 

Your mission is to design a theoretically reusable rig that will return a Kerbal from the surface of Minmus to the surface of Kerbin. ("theoretically" because I won't ask you to prove it.)

Rules:

1. All forces on the returning Kerbal/vessel must be imparted while still on the surface of Minmus.
2. Returning Kerbal/vessel may be controlled (aero, chutes, etc.).
3. Launcher may move to assist launching.
4. Launcher must remain safe on Minmus. Provide evidence.
5. Rankings will be based on cost of returning rig, not cost to get it there. Get your rig to Minmus however you want, no proof needed.
6. No part mods, no gameplay mods.
7. Maximum g-force experienced will be noted in the records. (Thanks for the tip, MaxL)

Categories for rankings: 

1. Startup Cost = Least expensive overall rig (launcher plus launched)
2. Marginal Cost = Least expensive consumables (everything that leaves Minmus or explodes. Evidence or remaining launcher must be provided.

Submission:

• Screen shot of entire rig in VAB or SPH showing cost (Just the rig that will be on Minmus. Also, empty your fuel tanks, we're assuming unlimited fuel available on Minmus for relaunches)
• Screen shot of launched/exploded vessel
• Video of launch from Minmus, safe return, and proof of reusable vehicle safe on Minmus.
• An Imgur album will be accepted if that is your only option.  Videos are better.

 

Good Luck,

Harry

 

Spoiler

http://imgur.com/a/Skw23

 

 

Leader Board

Category 1 - Start-up Cost

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Category 2 - Marginal Cost

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3.)

 

Edited December 30, 2016 by HarrySeaward

[MaxL_1023]

That Kerbal is now a pancake - you need a pretty specific range of trajectories to have a survivable re-entry (under about 12-15gs peak deceleration). 

[HarrySeaward]

Oh yeah. I forgot about that whole g-force thing. Good catch.

Records will now note max g-force experienced. 

Edited December 30, 2016 by HarrySeaward

[HarrySeaward]

Ok.  It's possible.  This one keeps it under 11g.

 

Edited December 30, 2016 by HarrySeaward