Tutorial:Mun Squared

Mun Squared Mission Tutorial

Step 1: Rocket Design

To begin, design a rocket with sufficient Delta V to handle two round trips to the Mun. Ensure your craft includes stages for launch, Mun landing and return, and Kerbin return. Use efficient engines like the LV-T30 "Reliant" Liquid Fuel Engine and the LV-909 "Terrier" Liquid Fuel Engine for vacuum operations.

Step 2: Launch and Mun Landing

1. Launch your rocket from the Kerbal Space Center (KSC).
2. Achieve a stable orbit around Kerbin.
3. Plot a trajectory towards the Mun and perform a Trans-Munar Injection (TMI).
4. Enter Mun's sphere of influence (SOI) and adjust trajectory for landing.
5. Descend carefully and land on the Mun's surface using landing gear.

Step 3: Mun Launch and Return to Kerbin

1. Launch from the Mun's surface to achieve Munar orbit.
2. Perform a Trans-Kerbin Injection (TKI) to escape Mun's gravity.
3. Upon reentry into Kerbin's SOI, plan for a Kerbin orbit.
4. Use atmospheric braking to slow down and prepare for reentry.

Step 4: Return to KSC (Optional)

1. Aim your descent trajectory towards the KSC.
2. Deploy parachutes at the appropriate altitude to ensure a safe landing.
3. Recover the vessel at the KSC to maximize mission efficiency.

Step 5: Second Mun Landing

1. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to land on the Mun a second time.
2. Ensure precise landing to conserve fuel for the return journey.

Step 6: Return to Kerbin

1. Perform another TKI to leave Mun's orbit.
2. Adjust trajectory for Kerbin reentry and capture into orbit.
3. Plan for atmospheric entry and deploy parachutes for safe landing.

Step 7: Final Landing and Recovery

1. Descend through Kerbin's atmosphere and land safely on its surface.
2. Recover your spacecraft to complete the mission.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Mun Squared mission in KSP without refueling. This tutorial should help you navigate the complexities of launching, landing, and returning from the Mun twice in a single mission.