Duna rover "Opportunistic" to arrive at Duna in about 120 days

Year 16, Day 90

The KSA has just unveiled their new Duna rover: Opportunistic.

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Yes, it has indeed been confirmed, the KSA is going back to Duna, this time with a brand new shiny and much more complex rover!

This rover is a bit larger than the last one (Triumph), and is built like an absolute tank. Let's go over what makes this rover so much more powerful than the last one made:

• Very large and extremely efficient solar arrays
• Way more electrical charge
• Better computerized systems
• More science experiments
• Far better antennae
• Six wheels built for more intense conditions
• Extremely long range

After the rover absolutely exceeded in on-Kerbin tests such as driving, obstacle avoidance, and instrument functionality + communication functionality, the KSA finally gave the greenlight; Opportunistic was ready to be sent to Duna!

The rover plus its special descent stage (just a bunch of air-filled cushion sacks basically) were launched aboard the GDLV4 payload rocket fit for Duna travel. After launch, the rocket shot into a parking orbit around Kerbin, and after more pre-flight checks were passed, the rocket shot off for Duna after doing a controlled burn.

It is now expected the journey to Duna will take around 120 days or so. That's about 18 Kerbin months. 18 months of being stuck inside a little fairing... poor little rover. But, when it lands, oh boy, it will be so worth it.

Official KSA Article

^ Opportunistic (Final Version)

^ Opportunistic v1