STS-51C Launch IMAX Camera Footage HD

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Uploaded by on Apr 18, 2011

Footage from the 255ft level of the Fixed Service Structure (FSS), looking down to the trench of the MLP Deck during launch. 1280x720p resolution, 2,093kbps bitrate.

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  • 1 person had launch fever.

  • apparently 2 now. Dan Goldin saw the worm logo on the side.

  • And apparently 3.

  • 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 Good Eye! Haha, I wouldn't have caught that detail!

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  • great

  • @mianbentley got it

  • @theMuffinMan9999

    Yo!

    In a sentence: Bandwidth constraints.

    I could have posted this in 1080p, but I do check who watches my videos by device, and by and large, most devices people view this in are of 720p resolution. Apple, Dell, Etc.

    It's at 2,093 kbps; thats to ensure that people using iOS devices (perfect for retina display or AMOLED), Android, and most laptops could get the smoothest possible picture quality without having to deal with the buffer lags.

    I HATE buffering.

  • @USAF2409 The space shuttle is no longer cost effective or fit for purpose, it was designed for LEO trajectories, for ISS construction and supply, since that is no longer reguarly required continuing the shuttle program would simply be feeding your nation's debt, cancelling the space shuttle program and pursuing projects like Skylon and the Space Launch System was definitely the right call, don't be so quick to judge.

  • @QwertyTim87

    Why do you care so much?

  • liked the aerial footage!

  • who are the stupid people that put "don't like" on videos like these. What the hell is their problem with the video

  • Very cool. Best view (and audio) of liquid hydrogen vent line detachment I've seen.

  • 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.

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