Interplanetary Probe Launcher

[SRV Ron]

A double asparagus design, this rocket will place a two ton land able probe almost anywhere in the Kerbal system.

The Launcher

The upper stage.

Launched.

Second of two retro slingshot maneuvers to Laythe.

Aerobraking to Laythe.

Landing. It did stay upright in the sea with legs extended.

The lower stage asparagus does have some rotation issues on flight as there is only the one SAS on the probe stage controlling it. I do lock all but the center gimbals on the lower stage so it flies straight. The upper stage has no rotation issues in space.

Launch weight 425 tons. Places on Kerbal escape 37.4 tons. To Jool, depends on efficiency of maneuver and what type of encounter takes place. When building, be sure to stitch all Rockomax tanks together and brace to the center near the base.

BTY, don't stage at the last minute in the atmosphere. The last stage almost hit the probe during reentry.

Edited August 12, 2013 by SRV Ron