Absolutely mindblowing video shot from the Space Shuttle during launch

[swshawaii]

Found this on EF.



E.T. 8:32

 

[swshawaii]

 

[Gerry Mac]

Thanks. I very much enjoyed that video.



Gerry Mac

 

[Brett Hartwig]

that is pretty cool

 

[James Easley]

That needs to be in an omnimax theater

 

[Robert Caffyn]

Definately needs an IMax theater. But very cool. Always wondered....Bob

 

[EddieS'04]

I watched a launch from I-max. On the side view, before leaving the launch pad. It was amazing to see how much rockin back and forth it did.

 

[Thomas Rogers]

Very cool.



I believe these high-def, high-speed cameras were added specifically for viewing the leading edges of the wings in response the Columbia tragedy. They were added to the first shuttle post-Columbia. With the cameras, NASA could view the takeoffs and see if any debris has hit the wings during takeoff and then instruct inspection and if-needed repairs via a space walk while the shuttle was in orbit.



TJR

 

[Chris R 2]

Interesting, can't help but feel awed / captivated watching that. That kind of science isn't part of the daily routine of many things mechanical or otherwise.



Thanks for sharing!

 

[Gavin Allan]

This is almost as captivating as watching Caymen's clear plastic differential cover!

 

[Tom Schindler]

Caymen got his first check for that video. Gotta love it!





Tom

 

[Gavin Allan]

Caymen got his first check for that video. Gotta love it!





Tom

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