https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-united-launch-alliance-pentagon-contracts-vulcan-rocket/
Buried in this article is this tidbit, which I thought was the coolest thing I've read in a very long time:
Great thread, as I see already a few movies I need to watch - haven't seen several of the movies listed above so not on my list doesn't mean they won't be at the top later.
At first I was thinking only 'realistic-ish' movies or documentaries, based on historical or likely near-future space...
A bit more info from the local paper:
http://flametrench.flatoday.net/2010/03/spacex-falcon-9-test-triggered-engine.html
Not sure if it was an abort/shutdown yet though.
Great photos!
I'll second that - great photos! Thanks for sharing your work. Can you provide details? (distance, equipment, settings, etc.)?
Thanks,
Scott
How about a view OF the ISS?
I've always thought this would be a very cool idea: Have a micro-satellite orbit the ISS at a safe distance and shoot HD video continuously. I love those photos that the orbiter crews take after they undock from the station (can't wait to see the ones from the...