Kerbin Atmospheric Test
With future manned missions planned, the scientists at the space center decide to send up a probe to measure heat values. While Jeb has already been up into space. The other astronauts are a bit weary of being blown to bits by the re-entry heat.
The XR-1 Re-Entry Probe was therefore drafted and launched:
The rocket sitting on the launch pad
Looks like we'll be getting a Solar Eclipse during this launch.
First time I've seen one of these
Shortly after launch. Reminds me a bit of Majora's Mask(although I haven't played it)
The first test turned out to be a failure. The second stage engine wasn't strong enough to get the probe into the upper atmosphere.
Here's the gravity turn for the second try.
Shortly before Re-entry
During Re-entry. The probe actually has a heat shield, but due to a manufacturing error, the decoupler that is supposed to separate the battery portion from the probe was welded to the heat shield.
The probe has made it through the atmosphere. It only has minutes to live. R.I.P. Probe.
The scientist responsible for recording the data fell asleep. So sadly, we're going to have to launch another probe to capture the data.
I'm going to experiment with the Deadly Re-entry mod. I might throw it in if I like it. Will add a challenge to the missions.