The three entities who disliked this, must be the fuel tank and the two solid-fuelled rockets -- they're envious that they didn't go all the way into space! :-P
@USAF2409 the space shuttle is very old now and needs to be replaced, dont be too quick to judge without knowledge of why. Also, it is hugely expensive to run.
yes the announcer did skip 14 and kinda rushed passed some numbers. My guess is he was trying to keep pace with the computer countdown while looking at other readouts and at points got a little out of sequence. I'm curious, from what vantage point was the post launch mid air shot taken from? a helicopter, a blimp?
it's amazing how it bends when ssmes are started but it is still held to the ground...I can't imagine what forces the whole structure bears in those moments.
The only footage that even comes close to these in beauty is that of Discovery floating in space with the Earth as a background from the movie Destiny in space
you got this one wrong though, just look at the tailfin tip which has black tiles between the upper edge of the rudder and the upper edge of the tailfin itself, this was unique for Challenger in 1984. Also you can hear "Vance" in the comments of the crew - Vance D Brand CDR on 41-B, you can also make out the voice of Hoot Gibson the PLT. Of course the chase planes had no IMAX cameras on board.
The initial footage is definately 51-C, however the sequence shown from a distance is not.
STS 51-C was launched at 2:50 pm with the sun to the west of the pad. If you look closely at the VAB you will notice the shadow of the structure indicating the sun was in the east (morning launch).
@CatalinElton Alright, I'll settle this debate right now, I understand how this can be confusing. On STS-51C, the Left SRB had two-black stencils just above the Clevis of the booster near the field joint. You can clearly see them on the same booster segment. On STS-41D, the same stencils are visible, however they are differently spaced on TWO booster segments.
This is 51C, not 41D.
Additionally, the plume from both the SSME's and SRB exhaust in this footage are different than 41D.
On top of that, "The Dream Is Alive" was released in June 1985, STS-51C was in January 1985. Because 41D had an RSLS abort, and because IMAX 70mm footage is EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE, the 41D launch was not shot at all.
Incidentally, the launch sequence before this one in the film, was STS-51A, which was Nov. 1984.
Hope this helps a little. I was equally as perplexed when I watched the film :-)
...and i'm sure i've just proven how big a nerd I am for telling you all that, lol!
@CatalinElton Actually, the landing shot at the beginning was 51-A (41-B had chase planes escorting the orbiter to the KSC runway, which weren't shown in the movie). Also you can kind of make out the name "Discovery" on the side of the shuttle.
@UdallIn72 Like calling the "Roll Program", its normally a confirmation that the Shuttle's communications and telemetry data are reading in sync with mission control.
Back during STS-75, the shuttle launched but there was an errent cockpit gauge on the main engine manifold reading 45% on the right engine. In mission control, the data indicated that the engines we're functioning normally. Astronauts wouldn't have known that without the communication.
I still find it a bit strange that NASA developed a spacecraft which, if it failed in any significant way during the first two minutes of flight, would almost invariably result in the loss of the crew.
Am I right about that? My understanding is that there's no abort mode available until after SRB burnout.
@UdallIn72 There were so many bids for shuttle designs as well as propulsion systems. Unfortunately, NASA kept downsizing to fit the budget Congress gave them. When Morton Thiokol won the bid for the SRB's, many people knew the dangers about the fuel being used. You're absolutely correct, there is no abort mode for 1st stage. The shuttle essentially rides 2 giant bottle rockets to 150,000ft.
@mianbentley However, based on the accident investigation committee reports, the crew module was so sturdy that with some modifications - and some luck - the whole crew could have survived in both Challenger and Columbia disasters.
@mianbentley That's not quite correct. It's not just a "relict" from old times indicating the engines are functioning normally. The Shuttle does throttle its main engines down to 70% as it approaches the point of maximum dynamic pressure at about 35,000 ft as mechanical stress reaches its highest point. The Boosters of course can not be throttled.
liked the aerial footage!
PRSOV 2 weeks ago
who are the stupid people that put "don't like" on videos like these. What the hell is their problem with the video
QwertyTim87 2 weeks ago
@QwertyTim87
Why do you care so much?
Apjooz 2 weeks ago
Very cool. Best view (and audio) of liquid hydrogen vent line detachment I've seen.
ShelbySPB 3 weeks ago
The three entities who disliked this, must be the fuel tank and the two solid-fuelled rockets -- they're envious that they didn't go all the way into space! :-P
AssemblerGuy 3 weeks ago
I like how when the first engines start it leans forward a little, then the SRBs fired and the sound went to deafening.
S1176115 3 weeks ago
I LOVE the sound of the stack bending!!
rletor 3 weeks ago in playlist Liked videos
that's better than porn
JosephMcCantry 3 weeks ago 5
To bad the space shuttle isnt around anymore. DAMN OBAMA!!!! Worst president known to man kind.
USAF2409 4 weeks ago
@USAF2409 the space shuttle is very old now and needs to be replaced, dont be too quick to judge without knowledge of why. Also, it is hugely expensive to run.
IntrinsicHyp 3 weeks ago
WOW
FlyingPiper13 1 month ago
I wonder wads the sound like in real life?
kamikazeman 1 month ago
Anyone notice the change in pitch before the SRB's kicked in?
RoboticTable 1 month ago
WOW!! Awesome....make sure you have your sound system cranked up by 25sec....nice!!!
MrBigswin 1 month ago
yes the announcer did skip 14 and kinda rushed passed some numbers. My guess is he was trying to keep pace with the computer countdown while looking at other readouts and at points got a little out of sequence. I'm curious, from what vantage point was the post launch mid air shot taken from? a helicopter, a blimp?
darrenholcomb42 1 month ago
it's amazing how it bends when ssmes are started but it is still held to the ground...I can't imagine what forces the whole structure bears in those moments.
blitsed 1 month ago
why is this only 360p?
Arachnikadia 1 month ago
@Arachnikadia You have to change the resolution manually.Tap the 360p icon in the video, and select 720p.
if you view this from a mobile device (iPhone, iPad etc..) it will automatically play in HD.
mianbentley 1 month ago
fantastic !!!!
turbocompound 1 month ago
See you in space bitches
Na3VO4 2 months ago
in the beginning of the vid he said "16 15... "13" 12" and so on. HE SKIPPED 14. the announcer skipped 14
fanboybff 2 months ago 2
@fanboybff I thought that was only me thinking that!
silicon212 1 month ago
@silicon212 nope lol :)
fanboybff 1 month ago
this is truly impressive
GmrWeb 2 months ago
SRBs are so violent!
almost blew out my sub
nespokesman 2 months ago
HOLY SHIT listen to this on a subwoofer!
I love NASA.
hardstyle905 2 months ago 2
imagine sitting on top of the fuel tank when this takes of, pretty windy! lol
eb62224 3 months ago
@eb62224 Best comment :P hahaha
simcity3000 3 months ago
¡¡¡buen video.....buen vuelo....¡¡¡
jinetefantasma67 3 months ago
The only footage that even comes close to these in beauty is that of Discovery floating in space with the Earth as a background from the movie Destiny in space
CatalinElton 3 months ago
you got this one wrong though, just look at the tailfin tip which has black tiles between the upper edge of the rudder and the upper edge of the tailfin itself, this was unique for Challenger in 1984. Also you can hear "Vance" in the comments of the crew - Vance D Brand CDR on 41-B, you can also make out the voice of Hoot Gibson the PLT. Of course the chase planes had no IMAX cameras on board.
CatalinElton 3 months ago
@CatalinElton My mistake, couldn't make out the "Vance" part. Great footage regardless.
sabino86 3 months ago
most of the IMAX shots of the space shuttle launching Ive seen have been of Discovery
Lowgaen11 4 months ago
1 person had launch fever.
mianbentley 4 months ago 18
apparently 2 now. Dan Goldin saw the worm logo on the side.
mianbentley 3 months ago 10
And apparently 3.
mianbentley 2 months ago 7
@mianbentley Hillarious!
ThreeTonsOfTerror 1 month ago
@mianbentley
ThePhysicsist 2 weeks ago
Ok,.... there is absolutely NO reason why there should be any dislikes here!!!!!!
riDDDiculous 4 months ago 2
Beautiful!
quangluu96 4 months ago
The initial footage is definately 51-C, however the sequence shown from a distance is not.
STS 51-C was launched at 2:50 pm with the sun to the west of the pad. If you look closely at the VAB you will notice the shadow of the structure indicating the sun was in the east (morning launch).
chaosandcreation05 4 months ago 6
@chaosandcreation05 Good Eye! Haha, I wouldn't have caught that detail!
mianbentley 4 months ago 2
WOW
ukipwarrior 5 months ago
This must be 41-D, I want to hear yout argument
CatalinElton 7 months ago
@CatalinElton Alright, I'll settle this debate right now, I understand how this can be confusing. On STS-51C, the Left SRB had two-black stencils just above the Clevis of the booster near the field joint. You can clearly see them on the same booster segment. On STS-41D, the same stencils are visible, however they are differently spaced on TWO booster segments.
This is 51C, not 41D.
Additionally, the plume from both the SSME's and SRB exhaust in this footage are different than 41D.
mianbentley 7 months ago
@CatalinElton
On top of that, "The Dream Is Alive" was released in June 1985, STS-51C was in January 1985. Because 41D had an RSLS abort, and because IMAX 70mm footage is EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE, the 41D launch was not shot at all.
Incidentally, the launch sequence before this one in the film, was STS-51A, which was Nov. 1984.
Hope this helps a little. I was equally as perplexed when I watched the film :-)
...and i'm sure i've just proven how big a nerd I am for telling you all that, lol!
mianbentley 7 months ago
I reckon it's 41-D, because all the other images in the movie are from 1984.
41-B on final approach - "Vance" - Vance Brand CDR 41-B
51-A images of Discovery rolling out....
41-C images of LDEF taken from Challenger
41-G images of Marc Garneau Sally Ride and Katherine Sullivan
ALL THESE ARE 1984 images not 1985
hubble 3d shows images from 2009 despite being released in 2010
hail columbia is from 1982 the launch having taken place in '81....
station 3d is the same story.....
CatalinElton 7 months ago
@CatalinElton Actually, the landing shot at the beginning was 51-A (41-B had chase planes escorting the orbiter to the KSC runway, which weren't shown in the movie). Also you can kind of make out the name "Discovery" on the side of the shuttle.
sabino86 4 months ago
How do you know that it's 51-C?
CatalinElton 7 months ago
1970's technology in the 21st century! RIP shuttle & imax space films!!!
FidelCastro128 9 months ago 2
Question: What's the point of the "go at throttle up" call?
I know what it means, but since the launch cannot be aborted at that stage of the flight, why bother pointing it out?
What would happen if things WEREN'T "go" at throttle up?
UdallIn72 10 months ago
@UdallIn72 Like calling the "Roll Program", its normally a confirmation that the Shuttle's communications and telemetry data are reading in sync with mission control.
Back during STS-75, the shuttle launched but there was an errent cockpit gauge on the main engine manifold reading 45% on the right engine. In mission control, the data indicated that the engines we're functioning normally. Astronauts wouldn't have known that without the communication.
mianbentley 9 months ago
@mianbentley
Ah, thanks!
I still find it a bit strange that NASA developed a spacecraft which, if it failed in any significant way during the first two minutes of flight, would almost invariably result in the loss of the crew.
Am I right about that? My understanding is that there's no abort mode available until after SRB burnout.
UdallIn72 9 months ago
@UdallIn72 There were so many bids for shuttle designs as well as propulsion systems. Unfortunately, NASA kept downsizing to fit the budget Congress gave them. When Morton Thiokol won the bid for the SRB's, many people knew the dangers about the fuel being used. You're absolutely correct, there is no abort mode for 1st stage. The shuttle essentially rides 2 giant bottle rockets to 150,000ft.
mianbentley 9 months ago
@mianbentley However, based on the accident investigation committee reports, the crew module was so sturdy that with some modifications - and some luck - the whole crew could have survived in both Challenger and Columbia disasters.
mstuomel 4 months ago
@mianbentley That's not quite correct. It's not just a "relict" from old times indicating the engines are functioning normally. The Shuttle does throttle its main engines down to 70% as it approaches the point of maximum dynamic pressure at about 35,000 ft as mechanical stress reaches its highest point. The Boosters of course can not be throttled.
hardstyle905 2 months ago
@UdallIn72 oh "go at throttle up"....the last words before the challenger exploded!!...........i need a moment:'( lol
eb62224 3 months ago