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Delta IV RocketCam Videos

Posted by michael on from the whooosh dept.

dmaas writes "High-quality RocketCam videos from the inaugural launch of Boeing's Delta IV rocket have just been made available (in MPEG-1 and Quicktime formats). Of note are the spectacular strap-on solid rocket booster separation, the extension of the second-stage engine nozzle, and the red-hot glow of ablative material in the second-stage engine. (disclaimer: my company prepared these videos for Ecliptic Enterprises, maker of the RocketCam system)" We did RocketCam photos for model rockets a few weeks ago, if you want to compare.

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  1. Large Quicktime link corrupted by foniksonik · · Score: 1, Redundant

    The large QT link seems corrupted somehow, last part is missing, try the small (file size) link, though you're not missing too much.

    In a related story: conspiracy theorists claim this footage is fake because you can't see any stars in the background..... ;-/

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