This truly amazing video was captured by the cameras mounted on the sides of the Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) as they’re blown clear of the space shuttle Atlantis during the launch of STS-115.
What I find to be really facinating is the fact that these boosters fall back to earth and splash down in only about 4 minutes. I can’t get to the grocery store in 4 minutes, but these things glide down from space. Man, we’ve got a thin atmosphere…
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Time Lapse Video of the Space Shuttle Discovery
Thanks to Mitch over at Planet5D for finding this little gem…
Six weeks, and over 100 hours of footage shot on several Canon EOS 5D Mark IIs culminate in this remarkable, 4-minute time lapse of the second to last Space Shuttle Discovery launch.
With the help of everyone from shuttle technicians to crane operators to escorts...
Photosynth Space Shuttle Demo
Almost a year ago I wrote about the new Microsoft Photosynth technology, calling it The coolest photo technology I’ve ever seen. I still think that. Dammit! How much longer do we have to wait for a public release? Seriously this is Microsoft’s main problem – they… take… too… long… to… do…...
The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster Reconstructed
Six years ago, at exactly this moment, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated above the skys south of Dallas, TX in a catastrophe that shocked the world. I think it’s appropriate that we honor the memory of those fallen astronauts who gave their lives in the quest to expand human knowledge.
Chris Valentines produced the following...
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Do you have any idea of how one could find this video at higher res? This is some of the most amazing 4 minutes of video I’ve ever seen.
j
James,
I never thought about it before, but I’m assuming that whoever posted this on YouTube must have snagged it off of the NASA site somewhere. I know they make most of these videos and photos available for download, but I’m not sure where they put it. So, I guess my recommendation would be to try http://NASA.gov. And if you find it please let us know! :-)
John