Rocket’s Red Glare

After motor burnout, my night bird soared silently up, separated into two sections, and deployed a satin white parachute at apogee. The two blinking sections spun tethered together like two dancers embraced in a delirious spiral across the Milky Way.

It was cool.

The rocket performed perfectly and landed softly on the desert playa. Next time, I plan to try some funky propellant from Animal Motor Works.

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Telstar Logistics says:

I got a little light-headed as we approached the apex. But I kind of liked that.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

photofriendly says:

Night shots of rockets are the best!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

nels1 says:

awesome shot! such a clear night with all the stars showing up as well!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

_sarchi says:

some interesting detail big
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

msamaclean © says:

No video? Well looks like a fabulous time & site! What a great clear sky !
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

jurvetson says:

no night vision video... but I do have some day launch footage that I will process over time....

sarchi: I love the the multi-colored stars.

nels1: There are so many stars to be seen there (clear air and no light pollution for many miles, and hidden behind mountains). You can even see spiral arm texture in the Milky Way. Might be like what you'd see in the outback.

Telstar: yes. Wait till you see it on the green, blue and MIdas brake filing propellants....
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

TheAlieness GiselaGiardino²³ says:

How beautiful... a red tango crossing One hundred billion stars... Under the Milky way tonight, that is. |-)

A great visual remix methinks! ♪♫
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Todd Huffman says:

The stars look great too, one of my favourite things to do on the Playa is just lay there and look at the sky. Last time I was out there we brought a 13 foot diameter trampoline (don't ask how) to lay on while we looked at the stars.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

nels1 says:

yeah, we're pretty lucky down here with our incredibly clear skies. recently at the sydney observatory, i saw saturn with such clarity and radiance that it was almost like a spiritual experience!

if you haven't already seen it, you may enjoy this film called The Dish which is based on a true story. here is the tagline: As Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, our only link was a satellite dish in rural Australia with a few bugs (And a few hundred sheep).

p.s just came across this incredible observatory...i'm sure the view is pretty clear from there too!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

rayparnova says:

waw!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Juli's pix says:

Love it!
Seen in the group;I Saw The Light
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

RS [deleted] says:

Gorgeous sky!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

CMR OO 77 says:

Wow that's awesome. Love the sky too, so clear and so many stars.

(ACTION NOW)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

jtuason says:

Very cool shot!

>>>seen on
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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Erik Charlton says:

Love it!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

zTransmissions says:

pretty freaking cool
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Future is Here (they just don't know it yet), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

deadlyartichoke says:

such a cool shot!

ArtsApart.co.uk
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

AGrinberg says:

Cool! Looks like fun!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jurvetson says:

thanks y'all.

I included this photo in the EMRR rocket review
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

CatsFive says:

What a geek you are.

Hence, I vote you can stay. =)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

mellyssa™ says:

amazing!!

straordinaria friend!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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