Vehicle: Mark-2 Long Distance
Command Module: Mk1 with Mk6 parachute
Engine: LV-T45
Fuel Tank: FL-T800
First Flight: 11/22/2013 5:13 pm CST
Max Alt: 2.9Mm (ballistic arc)
Max Speed: 2,161m/s
Total Dist: 6.34Mm
The Mark-2 was specifically designed to test long distance capabilities. The highest altitude achieved was 2,950,158 m. The total distance traveled was 6,346,158 m. On the surface it would seem that the 2 hour 15 minute flight was a success with Jebediah splashing down safely at the end. However the vehicle is woefully under powered and almost did not make it off of the launching pad. Also the engineers failed to install RCS systems to allow the capsule to maneuver outside of the atmosphere and Jeb was almost lost to the stars.
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