First Apollo Flight

[Sentient Malos]

I managed to fly Apollo 11 successfully. Of course, It wasn't without autopilots.
I had a few failures, like the ascent autopilot failing. I managed to fix that.
The sound of splashdown was probably the most satisfying sound I have ever heard.
Off-topic: If you were wondering where I went, I started studying physics more and more until I could put the Space-shuttle in orbit. I managed to do that, too.

 

[ryan]

Very nice, the first time you fly to the moon or put the shuttle in a controlled orbit is the most satisfying thing, congrats.

 

[Sentient Malos]

Thanks. You know what? I'm going to try to go to Mars. No, not by using an DGIV or an XR2. I am going to try to go to Mars with upgraded Apollo vessels. I can picture it now.
It's not going to end well.

 

[ryan]

Thanks. You know what? I'm going to try to go to Mars. No, not by using an DGIV or an XR2. I am going to try to go to Mars with upgraded Apollo vessels. I can picture it now.
It's not going to end well.

I could imagine the Apollo Lunar Module in a deep Mars crater and the pilot turns to the commander.
''You couldnt see the looming crater when we were landing?''

 

[Sentient Malos]

The problem is that the LM would burn up.
TOASTY!

 

[MJR]

The problem is that the LM would burn up.
TOASTY!

That is why in the Constellation program the lander has a shield on it for Martian missions.

 

[Sentient Malos]

That is why in the Constellation program the lander has a shield on it for Martian missions.

I know. I'll do the Mission with the Voyage addon. Wish me luck!