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.
The ComSat has been seprated from its transfer stage and is now operating under control of its RCS thrusters only. It will remain in this orbit for the next several days while its systems continue to be checked and tested. Next week at the ascending node we will zero out our inclination as the first step towards working it down to its 1,150km operational orbit in constellation with the already-placed #1 and #2 satellites.
