Atlas V launch from Vandenberg AFB

[benladinsuxxs]

Where did you film this from? I was a cop on base the night this was launched and just happened to be posted out near SLC 3 and was probably as close to this launch as you could safely be. I'm pretty sure this is the launch I'm thinking about!! either way, the one I saw I'll never forget.

[MusashiGSN]

@benladinsuxxs The location of viewing is the turnout on Harris Grade and I've watched this video before and thought it was this was the launch on 09/20/2010, but the posting date of this video is 3/15/2008! LOL..! I guess that makes two of us who thought this was the recent Atlas... Same conditions though wouldn't you agree? Slight ground fog over the SLC.

I viewed the 9/2010 immediately north of the pad and south of the South V entrance along with the rest of the civilians. I dig the dbs..

[sparaz]

Just watched another one of these from my balcony two minutes ago. Good times.

[pixuma]

@sparaz

Amen! i sat on my roof and listened to it as it made it's way up :)

[C0mr4d3]

Awesome sound of a russian engine

[TimeLapseSteve]

The RD-180 is probably the most impressive sounding liquid-fuel engine ever built.

[MSTLOM]

Am trying to figure out where this was video taped from. When I was stationed at Vandiland I had my favorite observation places. All were on base.

[MusashiGSN]

@MSTLOM In response to your 2 yr old post, the location of this footage is on Hwy 1 north of :Lompoc. Commonly referred to as "Harris Grade." On a clear day the panoramic views overlooking the white cliffs of Sweeney and Santa Rosa Rds to the sparkling ocean and lone oil rig are absolutely spectacular. I thought the digital zpom on the pre-launched vehicle is neat...!

[MSTLOM]

@MusashiGSN The following were my favorite places to watch TITAN and ATLAS Launches from. ATLAS A Shale Flat 4.0 Miles to Atlas 34°41'59.90"N 120°34'44.86"W

TITAN "The Wall Beach" 4.95 Miles to Titan ,34°42'20.67"N 120°36'0.30"W Got a funny story bout going to watch an ATLAS launch one night.

[jberlotti]

This was a sweet night launch. Set off car alarms on the base (I live on base) This was not the largest rocket ever launched here though. The Titan rocket was way bigger than the Atlas.

[copper2150]

Brings make some fond memories of growing up in Lompoc, California.....