Duna Direct Extraplanetary lander and parts pack for Kerbal Space Program by bcink Release 1.0 for KSP 1.5x

Based on the proposal for "Mars Direct" by Robert Zubrin and David Baker of Martin Marietta, 1990.

Use without mods as stock

Play the mission Duna Direct: The First Flight!

Using mods requires Module Manager

Compatible with the following mods (automatically applied upon mod detection):

Connected Living Space - Adds passable option

CommunityResourcePack - Adds built-in Sabatier ISRU for conversion of fuel while on Duna - Special thanks to dvdwilliams88 for this patch!

Kerbal Inventory System - Adds KIS inventory space

Realchute - Changes parachute parameters

Realplume - Improves engine plumes

Remote Tech - Makes antenna compatible with Remote Tech Snacks! - Adds Snacks compatibility

TAC Life Support - Adds TAC Life Support compatibility

Tweakscale - Adds Tweakscale compatibility

Near Future IVA Props - Adds fully furnished Interior

Installation:

Extract the contents of the GameData folder to your GameData folder. Structure should then read GameData\MarsDirect\

Extract the contents of the Missions folder to your Missions folder. Structure should then read Missions\Duna Direct_ The First Flight\

Mission is also available from the Steam Workshop and its link https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1557258246

**Fly the Duna Direct mission! ** Flight plan:

Launch inside 5m expanded fairing Aim for Duna Aerobreaking entry at Duna Heatshield jettison and parachute deployment Landing gear deployment and reverse thrust Perform science! Built-in Sabatier conversion regenerates fuel for return Repack parachute Launch for Kerbin Jettison first stage Atmospheric re-entry at Kerbin Parachute deployment and landing

Flight crew:

Pilot for vessel control Engineer for repacking parachutes Two scientists for running the science lab

Parts List:

Zubrin Command Pod - Kerbin return vehicle. 20x built-in RCS ports, science lab, science experiments, SAS module, IVA, RTG, lights. Baker 1st Stage - The large first stage houses a cargo bay and four inset landing legs. Contains bay light and exterior spotlights. Rudaux Nosecone - Animated nosecone opens to reveal docking port and parachutes. Has ablative shieldling for atmospheric entry or re-entry protection. Marietta Engines - A pair of these engines power the Kerbin Return Vehicle. Very high efficiency. Animated gimbals and emissives. MIRA LM-20 Engines - Four sets of four advanced MIRA engines power the landing and ascent of the Duna Direct vehicle. Animated gimbals and emissives. Acidalia Huggers - These collapsible landing legs are a staple design element of the vehicle. Svalinn Heatshield - Expanding heatshield designed for atmospheric entry and aerobraking. Contains solar panels for extra power generation in flight. Contains Elysium Space Stairs - The trusty ladder to climb or descend to and from the Kerbin Return Vehicle while landed. Alba Mons Talking Stick - Expanding radio antenna which mounts on the front of the Kerbin Return Vehicle. Duna Direct Flag - Agency flag / decal

**Thank you for downloading Duna Direct! **

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THE TESTERS WHO ADDED VALUABLE FEEDBACK AND SUGGESTED MANY IMPROVEMENTS WHICH WERE ADDED!

Duna Direct is License CC-BY-4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/