The full moon rises in the east at dusk.
The full moon rises in the east at dusk.
The full moon rises in the east at dusk.
The full moon rises in the east at dusk.
Some extra propellant was left over after earlier tests and had to be
burned off rather than transported out.
Given the choice, this may as well be done when it's dark
and can make a bit of a show.
Friday evening - in the still air, dust in the distance from cars
wafts in the air and can't go anywhere.
The excess propellant burn attracts some attention.
The excess propellant burn attracts attention.
The excess propellant burn attracts some attention.
The moon continues rising in the east.
The evening entertainment after the launches end isn't limited to stuff
on the ground. Kites and model aircraft can often be seen in the sky
above the launch site.
A kite flies above the launch site.
A kite flies above the launch site.
Saturday morning... preparations begin everywhere to launch rockets.
A rocket launches (initial smoke visible) from Pad 29.
Same rocket as the previous frame... One second later it's off the top
of the picture.
A rocket "cato's" (short for catastrophe).
This is the reason why the launch pads are placed a minimum distance
from the flight line.
While this makes an interesting picture, remember that it also
represents a disappointment (and probably also a learning experience)
for its builder.
Same rocket as the previous photo... one second later it has made
several loops in a now uncontrolled flight.
The nose cone and parachute have now separated on the left side.
The same rocket as the previous two photos... two seconds later it's
still looping in place.
This is a point where everyone on the flight line watches it
with concern as it moves unpredictably.
The previous rocket managed to still go a little higher upward and
out of the frame.
The full moon rises in the east at dusk.
The full moon rises in the east at dusk.
The full moon rises in the east at dusk.
The full moon rises in the east at dusk.
Some extra propellant was left over after earlier tests and had to be
burned off rather than transported out.
Given the choice, this may as well be done when it's dark
and can make a bit of a show.
Friday evening - in the still air, dust in the distance from cars
wafts in the air and can't go anywhere.
The excess propellant burn attracts some attention.
The excess propellant burn attracts attention.
The excess propellant burn attracts some attention.
The moon continues rising in the east.
The evening entertainment after the launches end isn't limited to stuff
on the ground. Kites and model aircraft can often be seen in the sky
above the launch site.
A kite flies above the launch site.
A kite flies above the launch site.
Saturday morning... preparations begin everywhere to launch rockets.
A rocket launches (initial smoke visible) from Pad 29.
Same rocket as the previous frame... One second later it's off the top
of the picture.
A rocket "cato's" (short for catastrophe).
This is the reason why the launch pads are placed a minimum distance
from the flight line.
While this makes an interesting picture, remember that it also
represents a disappointment (and probably also a learning experience)
for its builder.
Same rocket as the previous photo... one second later it has made
several loops in a now uncontrolled flight.
The nose cone and parachute have now separated on the left side.
The same rocket as the previous two photos... two seconds later it's
still looping in place.
This is a point where everyone on the flight line watches it
with concern as it moves unpredictably.
The previous rocket managed to still go a little higher upward and
out of the frame.