Photo: Space Shuttle launch seen from space

[greenman3610]

[XNASA]

1. That's great!!!

I wonder what platform that image was taken from?

It actually doesn't seem to be high enough to have been taken from space. Looks more like a military plane or something.

[DUyellow]

2. its not space, its from a chase plane

[originalpckelly]

5. That's no moon its a space station.

Or wait, that's no space shuttle its a moon station. I need to stop now.

[bananas]

10. original url

http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/005147.html

Actually, this photo isn't from the space station. It's from a chase plane.
Posted by: Scott Berkun on October 25, 2006 10:22 AM

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=4907&mid=78154

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/get-attachment.asp?action=view&attachmentid=13912

[sarge43]

16. Chase doesn't leave the atmosphere

[Beelzebud]

20. That and the article says it's from the International Space Station.

[sarge43]

21. You're right

My mistake (engage brain before hitting enter)

[ThoughtCriminal]

3. Very very very cool - nt

[originalpckelly]

4. That is so beautiful...

other than the solid rocket boosters, the shuttle's engines put out water, so I don't mind them. The other engines the SRBs, are bad for the environment. Why not use more hydrogen/oxygen?

[A HERETIC I AM]

8. The SRB's are basically there to lift the large fuel tank...

that is FULL of the Hydrogen/Liquid Ox. Thats what they do, lift the rest of the fuel.

Not an answer to your question, just perhaps a better explanation of why they have SRB's on the thing in the 1st place.

[gristy]

9. Carbon is released when the hydrogen is made, though

Lots of it.

[Atman]

6. That is WAY cool!

I managed to finagle a press pass the very first shuttle launch. Back then, they really didn't know what would happen, and we were pretty damned close, on the lawn by the big digital clock you always see on tv. The press office offered car covers, because they thought the sulfur fallout from the exhaust might damage paint finishes. When it took off, the shockwaves were like wind, practically blowing our clothes. The most amazing thing I've ever done in my life!

Thanks for the pic.

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[Rick Myers]

15. I got a pass to see the launch of STS26

First launch after the Challenger tragedy. We were also REALLY close, and there were alot of NASA and Morton-Thyachol (sp) folks around us. It was THE MOST emotional moment of my life!!!

[Atman]

18. No kidding, huh!

That's the way I felt...I was just totally awestruck. I watched all the moon launches from the beach, and we saw so many satellite launches that we practically came to ignore them. Walking down the street and a big-ass Delta rocket goes off...*yawn*..."Oh, I didn't know there was a launch today."

But the most spectacular man-made event you'll ever witness is a night launch of the shuttle. It is such a mind-blower...full on daylight, orange daylight, at night. Totally surreal. I hear they're talking about doing the first night launch since Challenger next time. If anyone has vacation time, this will be something that will stick with you for the rest of your life!

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[AngryAmish]

7. That is SO cool

[mainegreen]

11. Ooooohhhhh. Makes you realize how teeny the atmosphere is.

Just a little shell.

[Wilber_Stool]

13. Here's a

volume representation of the atmosphere



and one for the water



Treat them kindly.

[Johonny]

17. So your saying

Its a bad idea to launch a rocket that will destroy 0.0123 % of the ozone layer annually to et into near Earth orbit.

[Wilber_Stool]

19. No.

[never cry wolf]

23. Thanks for these

Hope you don't mind me cuttin and pasting for an email to friends.

[LynzM]

12. Oh wow...

That's an amazing picture! Thanks for sharing!

[paparush]

14. Now THAT is f#ckin B I T C H I N!!!

[redqueen]

22. What a great pic...

That's beautiful. I love the sky.

[SouthernBelle82]

24. That's pretty cool

Thank you for sharing.