
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.
We have successfully placed the ComSat into its operational orbit at a proper distance from ComSats #1 & #2 for it to form the completed triangle and provide complete comm coverage for Minmus' SOI. It will remain in this orbit unless changes need to be made to the constellation in the future or its orbital period requires tweaking.







