Sonic boom from the final Space Shuttle Landing STS-135

Crowd reaction at Space Port Park, Titusville, Florida to the final sonic booms from the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it nears it's final descent into the history books at around 5:50am this morning. We're gonna miss ya old friend.



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Apollo 11 Saturn V Launch Lift off - High Speed Cam - HD 720p

For centuries, Man has dreamed of attaining fully controlled flight. This was achieved in December of 1903. From there, only 65 more years were required to reach the Moon, and six months after that to land on it and bring those brave souls back in one piece. The Video shows the Ignition and Lift off sequence of Apollo 11 Saturn V from the angle of the High Speed Cam E-8 running at 500 fps on the launch umbilical tower/mobile launch program of Apollo 11, July 16, 1969. Total clip represent 26 seconds of actual time, filmed on 16mm. The Saturn V: The Saturn V is 118m high and 11m in Diameter (at its base). The 5 Rocketdyne F1s pushed over twice as much power as the space shuttle, over 7 Million pounds of thrust. The fuel used was Kerosene (Refined Diesel) and an Oxidizer (Oxygen being released at the last minute before launch) that's also why the smoke is so black when it's immediately leaving the nozzles. Fuel that is not completely burned is cooler than the stuff that is burning just a little further below, thus preventing the bottom of the rocket from melting. The 5 engines each burning 3 tons of fuel per sec. 2 tons of liquid oxygen and 1 ton of kerosene. All together they will accelerate a machine that starts out weighting 6000 tons to a velocity of 6164 mph in 2.5 minutes. It was also the loudest man-made noise ever made with 300 Dbs!



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sts-39 Launch, Discovery (April 28, 1991)

sts 39 Mission: Department of Defense, AFP-675; IBSS; SPAS-II Space Shuttle: Discovery Launch Pad: 39A Launch Weight: 247373 pounds Launched: April 28, 1991, 7:33:14 am EDT Landing Site: Kennedy Space Center, Florida Landing: May 6, 1991, 2:55:35 pm EDT Landing Weight: 211512 pounds Runway: 15 Rollout Distance: 9235 feet Rollout Time: 56 seconds Revolution: 140 Mission Duration: 8 days, 7 hours, 22 minutes, 23 seconds Orbit Altitude: 190 nautical miles Orbit Inclination: 57 degrees Miles Traveled: 3.5 million The launch was originally scheduled for March 9, but during processing work at Pad A, significant cracks were found on all four lug hinges on the two external tank umbilical door drive mechanisms. NASA managers opted to roll back the vehicle to the VAB on March 7, and then to OPF for repair. Hinges were replaced with units taken from orbiter Columbia, and reinforced. Discovery returned to the pad on April 1, launch was re-set for April 23. The mission was again postponed when, during prelaunch external tank loading, a transducer on the high-pressure oxidizer turbopump for main engine number three showed readings out of specification. The transducer and its cable harness were replaced and tested. Launch was rescheduled for April 28. Dedicated Department of Defense mission. An unclassified payload included Air Force Program-675 (AFP675); Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) with Critical Ionization Velocity (CIV), Chemical Release Observation (CRO) and Shuttle ...



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The Space Shuttle (1994)- Part 6/10

"Soar into space with those who stay behind." Written and directed by Scott Hicks, this 1994 Discovery Channel documentary centers on the preparations and launch of STS-59 (Endeavour) by focusing on the engineers, technicians, and directors who make spaceflight possible. Candid and emotional interviews show the history of NASA and the American Space Program in an unusually human light, describing what it really takes to launch a Shuttle. Part 6 contains: Apollo (Continued from Part 5, 00:00-00:34) Roll Out to the Pad (00:34-03:58) Ice Team (03:58-09:25) The Launch Experience (09:25-10:03, continued in Part 7) Links: Part 1: www.youtube.com - Introductory Credits, Landing of STS-62, Kennedy Space Center, Johnson Space Center I Part 2: www.youtube.com - Johnson Space Center II, Orbiter Processing Facility I Part 3: www.youtube.com - Orbiter Processing Facility II, Zero G., Suit Techs, Space Exploration I Part 4: www.youtube.com - Space Exploration II, Engines and Aft, Shuttle Training Aircraft Part 5: www.youtube.com - Thermal Protection, Vehicle Assembly Building, Apollo I Part 7: www.youtube.com - The Launch Experience II, Challenger I Part 8: www.youtube.com - Challenger II, Countdown to STS-59 I Part 9: www.youtube.com - Countdown to STS-59 II Part 10: www.youtube.com - Ending Credits



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Shuttle Enterprise Landing Test

Aproach and Landing Test (ALT) after separation from 747



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UFO Filmed From Japanese Plane

This footage was filmed by a passenger in a Japanese Airliner. A strange UFO can be seen off in the distance. Could this be a genuine UFO sighting?



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Space Shuttle Era: Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate

Space Shuttle Era: The Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate The Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate provides one of the critical connections between the shuttle and the launch pad. The GUCP, pronounced "Gup," helps funnel gaseous hydrogen from the external tank into a system of pipes that safely burns off the excess fuel. Launch controllers track the readings from sensors on the GUCP for signs of a hydrogen leak. When readings are outside the limits, the countdown is halted so technicians can make repairs. If a recognizable person appears in this video, use for commercial purposes may infringe a right of privacy or publicity. It may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by NASA employees of a commercial product, process or service, or used in any other manner that might mislead. Accordingly, it is requested that if this video is used in advertising and other commercial promotion, layout and copy be submitted to NASA prior to release.



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Carrier Landing in Space Shuttle

My attempt at landing the Space Shuttle on a carrier



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International Space Station Sighting April 20, 2011

Recorded at 8:32 - 8:36 EDT at Blairstown NJ. Check this site to see when the space station can be viewed in your area: spaceflight.nasa.gov The ISS was visible for about five minutes about 45 minutes after sunset. The only time it can be seen is within a few hours after sunset and a few hours before sunrise, otherwise it will be too deep in the earth's shadow because the sun is on the other side of the earth. It actually can be seen quite often, for example, may 5. june 30, july 1 space shuttle launch july 8, sts-135 landing july 21 soyuz russia russians



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Destiny in Space - Leonard Nimoy

From 'Destiny in Space'. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy



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Last landing Discovery 9.3.2011

Last landing Discovery



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STS-68 Launch

Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour on 9-30-94 with the SRL-2, SIR-C and X-SAR Laboratory Radar Systems. NASA's Bruce Buckingham and Kyle Herring commentating. Source: NASA.



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Apollo 13 Orbiter Tutorial Part 1

We launch and achieve Earth orbit.



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747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft Ferry Flights

This 31 second movie clip shows a takeoff and landing of the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. NASA uses two modified Boeing 747 jetliners, originally manufactured for commercial use, as Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA). One is a 747-100 model, while the other is designated a 747-100SR (short range). The two aircraft are identical in appearance and in their performance as Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. The 747 series of aircraft are four-engine intercontinental-range swept-wing "jumbo jets" that entered commercial service in 1969. The SCAs are used to ferry space shuttle orbiters from landing sites back to the launch complex at the Kennedy Space Center, and also to and from other locations too distant for the orbiters to be delivered by ground transportation. The orbiters are placed atop the SCAs by Mate-Demate Devices, large gantry-like structures which hoist the orbiters off the ground for post-flight servicing, and then mate them with the SCAs for ferry flights. Features which distinguish the two SCAs from standard 747 jetliners are: -Three struts, with associated interior structural strengthening, protruding from the top of the fuselage (two aft, one forward) on which the orbiter is attached -Two additional vertical stabilizers, one on each end of the standard horizontal stabilizer, to enhance directional stability -Removal of all interior furnishings and equipment aft of the forward No. 1 doors Instrumentation used by SCA flight crews and engineers to monitor orbiter ...



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UFO Sightings 2011

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Space Shuttle lauch view from the SR

Space Shuttle lauch view from the right-hand Solid Rocket



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From Silicon Valley to Space: Ames and the Space Shuttle (2011)

Originally produced in 2006, this video has been updated to reflect NASA's current mission to explore beyond low-Earth orbit. The program examines the contributions NASA Ames Research Center has made to the Space Shuttle program over the last 30 years, including wind tunnel testing, life sciences experiments, thermal protection and motion simulators. For more information about NASA Ames, please visit www.nasa.gov



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Practice Makes Perfect

Space shuttle Endeavour's STS-130 mission Commander George Zamka and Pilot Terry Virts practiced shuttle landings in a Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, during training related to a full launch dress rehearsal known as the terminal countdown demonstration test at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The STA is a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulfstream II jet that is modified to simulate a shuttle's cockpit, motion and handling qualities. The test provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training. During its 13-day mission, the shuttles six astronauts will deliver a third connecting module, the Tranquility node, to the International Space Station. Endeavour is targeted to launch Feb. 7.



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First Ever Space Shuttle Launch (STS-1, Columbia)

The first space shuttle mission, STS-1. Launched April 12, 1981. Returned April 14, 1981.



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Space Shuttle Endeavour Tribute

A look back at space Shuttle Endeavour's accomplishments. It is planned to launch on its final flight on April 29, 2011. All rights belong to NASA.



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CNN Coverage of The Launch of STS-50

From June 25, 1992 CNN Covers The 48th Space Shuttle Launch. Launched At 12:12:23 pm EDT. The STS-50 Crew: Commander: Richard N. Richards Pilot :Kenneth D. Bowersox Mission Specialist 1 :Bonnie J. Dunbar Mission Specialist 2 :Ellen S. Baker Mission Specialist 3 :Carl J. Meade Payload Specialist 1 : Lawrence J. DeLucas Payload Specialist 2 Eugene H. Trinh



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STS-41C Launch

Launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger on 4-6-84 with the LDEF platform and to repair the Solar Max satellite. NASA's Hugh Harris and Jim Lawrence commentating. Source NASA.



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Space Shuttle Discovery Launch (February 24, 2011)

Space Shuttle Discovery Launch (Mission STS-133) on February 24, 2011 at 4:53PM EST (18km away) from Kennedy Space Center (Titusville, Florida).



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Timelapse of space shuttle Discovery rollover to the VAB for STS-133

www.spaceflightnews.net - Space shuttle Discovery was moved Thursday, Sept. 9, from its hangar, the Orbiter Processing Facility-3, to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for its upcoming STS-133 mission to the International Space Station. The move from Discovery's hangar is referred to as a "rollover." Following rollover, technicians will attach the lifting sling to Discovery for rotation and hoisting. The shuttle then is bolted to its external fuel tank and twin solid rocket boosters prior to its rollout to Launch Pad 39A. During the mission, Discovery will carry the multipurpose logistics module, or PMM, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, or R2, to the station. Discovery is targeted for its final launch on Nov. 1.



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NASA Backyard Rocket Secrets (4:3)

New HQ Widescreen version here: www.youtube.com Between 1986 to 1996 great advances in backyard rockets were achieved by two school friends. Witness the rockets advance in power as the years roll on, culminating in the K1 and K2 rockets. Definately a video for any backyard rocket scientist. Werner Von Braun and the work done with the terror weapon the V2 is directly linked to todays modern rockets, the Saturn 5 launch vehicle was his ultimate achievemnt in rocket science. But as you will see much smaller rocket programs have also existed, this video outlines one of them. Please enjoy the video. Web links : www.nasa.gov en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org internetelite.ru en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org www.aerospaceguide.net



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NASA Day of Remembrance for Apollo 1, Columbia, Challenger, and Other Fallen Crew Members

This video is for a NASA Day of Remembrance. This video was created by NASA and their channel, which is linked below the relevant information. Credits to NASA and their creators of this video, and to the families and crews and all workers who support NASA. It is to honor the fallen crew members of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia, as well as other members of the NASA family who lost their lives supporting the agency's missions. Rest in peace to the crew members and lost lives, and may their memories live on. "Apollo 1 (official designation Apollo/Saturn-204) was planned to be the first manned mission of the Apollo manned lunar landing program, set to launch in February 1967. Its flight was precluded by a fatal fire on January 27, which killed all three crew members (Command Pilot Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Senior Pilot Edward H. White, and Pilot Roger B. Chaffee), and destroyed the Command Module cabin. This occurred during a pre-launch test of the spacecraft on Launch Pad 34 at Cape Canaveral. The name Apollo 1, chosen by the crew, was officially assigned retroactively in commemoration of them." en.wikipedia.org "Space Shuttle Challenger (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-099) was NASA's second Space Shuttle orbiter to be put into service, Columbia having been the first. Its maiden flight was on April 4, 1983, and it completed nine missions before breaking apart 73 seconds after the launch of its tenth mission, STS-51-L on January 28, 1986, resulting in the death of all ...



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Why Endeavour scrubbed - SpacePod 2011.04.30

I may be in my hotel room, but it's time to get some SpacePods started again and explain exactly why Endeavour scrubbed today!



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STS-67 Post Flight Presentation

This video is the post-flight presentation by the astronauts of the STS-67 Space Shuttle Mission. The astronauts were: Steve Oswald (Mission Commander), Bill Gregory (Shuttle Pilot), John Grunsfeld (Mission Specialist), Sam Durrance (Payload Specialist), Ron Parise (Payload Specialist), and Tammy Jernigan (Payload Commander). Footage includes: pre-launch suitup and launch (liftoff), the deployment of the telescope package payload (Hopkins UV telescope, Wisconsin UV polarimeter, and Astrostar Tracker) for their astronomical observations of different stellar objects, inside Shuttle shots of data collection stations, protein crystal growth experiments, medical BSO of head and eye functions in microgravity environment, storm activity over the United States and other Earth observation shots, Mid-deck Act Control Experiments, school-Shuttle direct radio communication, and descent and landing footage. This launch was a night launch and the flight was a 17 day flight (extended two days from original flight plan).



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X-15 Crash Landing (1962)

airboyd.tv Courtesy NASA Langley Research Center On 9 November 1962, an engine failure forced Jack McKay, a NASA research pilot, to make an emergency landing at Mud Lake, Nevada, in the second X-15 (56-6671); its landing gear collapsed and the X-15 flipped over on its back. McKay was promptly rescued by an Air Force medical team standing by near the launch site, and eventually recovered to fly the X-15 again. But his injuries, more serious than at first thought, eventually forced his retirement from NASA. The aircraft was sent back to the manufacturer, where it underwent extensive repairs and modifications. It returned to Edwards in February 1964 as the X-15A-2, with a longer fuselage (52 ft 5 in) and external fuel tanks. The X-15 was flown over a period of nearly 10 years--June 1959 to Oct. 1968--and set the world's unofficial speed and altitude records of 4520 mph (Mach 6.7) and 354200 ft in a program to investigate all aspects of manned hypersonic flight. Information gained from the highly successful X-15 program contributed to the development of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo manned spaceflight programs, and also the Space Shuttle program. The X-15s made a total of 199 flights, and were manufactured by North American Aviation. North American X-15A-2, serial number 56-6671, is at the United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.



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CBS News Coverage of The STS-41-G Launch

From October 5th 1984 CBS News Covers the 13th Space Shuttle Launch. Commander: Robert L. Crippen Pilot: Jon A. McBride Payload Commander : Kathryn D. Sullivan Mission Specialist 2: Sally K. Ride Mission Specialist 3: David C. Leestma Payload Specialist 1: Marc Garneau, CSA Payload Specialist 2 :Paul D. Scully-Power



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