How a sudden mission failure forced an emergency landing on Duna
In short: Following a mysterious accident during an orbit trim maneuver, the Interstellar Quest mission faces a critical choice: attempt a repair or settle for an unplanned touchdown on the red planet.
In this episode of the Interstellar Quest series, Scott Manley demonstrates the consequences of an unexpected accident during a critical maneuver. The mission is forced into a swift landing on Duna to protect its integrity. The footage also highlights how updating software mods mid-series can unexpectedly disrupt established flight plans and spacecraft designs.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Kerbal Space Program - Interstellar Quest - Episode 43 - Landing On Duna
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