GOES -T satellite launch: Launched 1 March, 2022 from Launch Complex 41 @ Kennedy Space Center, the Atlas V (541 configuration) 5= fairing or satellite shroud on the top is 5 meters...

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Mar 3, 2022 08:04:57 #

GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

Launched 1 March, 2022 from Launch Complex 41 @ Kennedy Space Center, the Atlas V (541 configuration) 5= fairing or satellite shroud on the top is 5 meters tall, 4= 4 side boosters, 1=1 upper stage (Centaur) engine.
Remote Cameras activated by Miops triggers. Flame image Nikon D-500 1/8000, F/11 ISO 100 Nikon 105 mm Macro
Variance of flame colors is due to different types of fuel. Center flames are liquid oxygen mixed with RP-1 a specialized rocket propellant kerosene, Outer flames are a solid rocket propellant paste.

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Mar 3, 2022 08:17:45 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Boy, you must have been really, really warm there! : )

Mar 3, 2022 08:21:27 #

GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

this is a remote camera setup about 50 yards from the rocket. Noise level, & vibration would kill a person in a heartbeat.....Roughly 32 million Horse Power or 2.5 million pounds of thrust coming out of the engines.

Mar 3, 2022 08:21:29 #