Our tried-and-true 3-satellite communications network is coming to Minmus. Successful use of the constellation around both Kerbin and Mun have deterred engineers from implementing more complex solutions, although they certainly thought about them. The satellite will carry two dishes and one antenna. The antenna will serve for the local omni network while the dishes allow for direct comms to Mun and indirect comms to Kerbin, routed through the IP ComSats. A lofty 1,150km orbit will provide for a very stable constellation once all satellites are in place. The transfer stage contains a probe core that will allow for any remaining fuel to be used to send the stage into Minmus for impact experiments in the future.
Our initial burn to clear us from LKO and push us out towards Minmus has been successful. Our current course will intercept Minmus' SOI but only come as close as 1,754km so we will need to perform a small correction burn to fine-tune our intercept tomorrow. All systems aboard the space craft remain nominal and we're powering up the dishes now as LKO Omni network will be outdistanced at 22:41:28 UTC.
