Absolutely mindblowing video shot from the Space Shuttle during launch

[zappaman]

"Drop whatever you're doing and watch this. NASA has released videos shot from onboard the Space Shuttle's Solid Rocket Boosters in the past, but you've never seen one prepared as masterfully as this.

For one thing, the footage was shot in high definition, so the image is exceptionally clear. But what puts this video head and shoulders above most other rocketcams is the sound. The audio has been remastered by the folks over at Skywalker Sound (yes, that Skywalker Sound), and the final product is nothing short of incredible.

Michael Interbartolo — who used to work on the Shuttle Program at Mission Control in Houston — had this to say about the video when he posted it to Google+ earlier this morning:

Just got this from the guys at Glenn who are finalizing the new special edition DVD/BluRay version of Ascent: Commemorating Shuttle which this will be an extra on. The video is shot from the Solid Rocket Booster Perspective up and down with enhanced sound thanks to Ben Burtt's son and the folks at Skywalker Sound. The team is still trying to figure out how to release this all to the public, but for now enjoy an exclusive first look. +NASA youtube doesn't even have the video."

http://io9.com/5893615/absolutely-mindblowing-video-shot-from-the-space-shuttle-during-launch

[rocktivity]

1. You're welcome.

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[zappaman]

2. Did you have something to do with this?

If so, well done!

[rocktivity]

3. You can embed YouTube and Vimeo videos anywhere in DU3

though the Video and Multimedia section is still reserved for political/news subject matter.

When I saw that your video was coming from YouTube, it was just a matter of clicking the logo on the lower right, which took me to the YouTube page. Then I clicked on the "Share" button, and copied and pasted the URL.


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[zappaman]

20. Thanks!

Didn't know we could do that.

[Tx4obama]

10. Yeah, I get it. Thank you for embedding the video :) n/t

[Zoeisright]

4. Absolutely incredible! Thanks so much for posting this.

[d_r]

5. great video, thanks

[chknltl]

6. That was pretty dang cool! Thanks (nt)

[progressoid]

7. THAT was freaking COOL!

Must be watched full screen!

[guitar man]

8. Awesome, thanks for posting !

I had the sound up on my studio monitor speakers. Amazing!

[cherokeeprogressive]

9. Freakin' wow. Thanks! n/t

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

11. almost gets to 3,000 mph.

When it loaded, first play, it kept breaking up here with my server. But when I hit replay I understood the film better, like when it breaks away and starts falling to earth.
They didn't show the splash down. Goes from parachutes out to waves on the beach. But cool to see, thanks.

[eppur_se_muova]

12. Awesome engineering!

The "product" is only in use for seven minutes at a time, but it better work as designed the whole seven minutes. Nervewracking assignment.

[patrick t. cakes]

13. Stumbled on this just now while

listening to Grateful Dead, "Fire on the Mountain"

The 3:53 mark says it all...

[Speck Tater]

14. Best. Rollercoaster. Ride. Ever. nt

[Rhiannon12866]

15. K&R! Just wow!!!

Thanks so much for sharing this!

[ChairmanAgnostic]

16. Wow.

That's all I can say.

[alphafemale]

17. kick nt

[irisblue]

18. wow wow

too amazing. thanks for sharing

[HappyMe]

19. k&r

[bvar22]

21. Hmmm, 0 to 2000 MPH in 90 seconds? ... Respectable.

Looks like my old 67 Chevelle SS could beat it over a 1/4 mile though.
Admittedly, the Shuttle has the Top End speed.


Kidding aside,
Spectacular Video,
and a DURec!