SpaceX Starship Launch
Dec 28, 2020 14:19:20 #
I haven't seen anyone else post pictures from the launch of the SpaceX starship on December 9th, so here are the images I got on that day, taken from about 5 miles away in Port Isabel Texas. The sight and sound of it were incredible. Due to the distance, the sound was delayed for a few seconds.
Walt
Walt
Prior to liftoff
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about 10 seconds after ignition
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gaining altitude
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nearing apogee
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doing the belly flop
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starship has performed the maneuver to right itself
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Flame burns green as the tank pressure dropped too far
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Starship undergoes Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly
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Dec 28, 2020 14:22:01 #
Nice shots, enjoyed them. Such a hoot, the ship reminds me a little of the space ships in the ancient Flash Gordon movie matinee shorts.
Dec 28, 2020 14:30:05 #
Dec 28, 2020 14:42:28 #
Whuff wrote:
I haven't seen anyone else post pictures from the launch of the SpaceX starship on December 9th, so here are the images I got on that day, taken from about 5 miles away in Port Isabel Texas. The sight and sound of it were incredible. Due to the distance, the sound was delayed for a few seconds.
Walt
Walt
Thanks for sharing.
Dec 28, 2020 15:08:54 #
Dec 28, 2020 19:59:20 #
quixdraw wrote:
Nice shots, enjoyed them. Such a hoot, the ship reminds me a little of the space ships in the ancient Flash Gordon movie matinee shorts.
This launch and attempted landing is an entirely new technology. They’ve landed boosters before but never a rocket. Quite a sight. I hope to see another one in about 2 weeks.
Walt
Dec 28, 2020 19:59:45 #
Dec 28, 2020 20:00:31 #
jabra wrote:
Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely. Hoping to do it again soon.
Walt
Dec 28, 2020 20:00:59 #
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Dec 29, 2020 09:18:24 #
You're right about that hokey old spaceship with the strings on it...
Dec 29, 2020 09:18:50 #
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Dec 29, 2020 09:36:55 #
Nice series.
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