quade 4 #1 September 15, 2006 Ok, it's not an actual "skydive" from space but it's pretty freekin' awesome. http://www.nasa.gov/mp4/157765main_srbiPod.mp4 It's video from the Space Shuttle's solid rocket booster separating at about 150,000 ft, freefalling, parachute deployment and water landing. What I found AWESOME was that there is a microphone attached to the booster and you can hear the stressing, whistling, other noises associated with the booster tumbling in space, bits of debris hitting the booster and re-entering the atmosphere. Really, an awesome piece of footage and sound. Additional information about the SRBs HEREquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 September 15, 2006 that must have been one hell of a basement they filmed that in. Actually it was pretty fucking cool thanks for the linkMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #3 September 15, 2006 Damn, couldnt get it to open after downloading dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 September 15, 2006 Make sure you have the latest version of Quicktime. You can download that for free HERE. Direct link for Windows users HERE.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 September 15, 2006 Quote that must have been one hell of a basement they filmed that in. According to Mother, it was a soundstage in Arizona, actually. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #6 September 15, 2006 That was indeed awesome -- the sounds and sights. Realy got a charge out of seeing the second object splash down -- it doesn't really look like the other booster, wonder if it is the cover from the parachute compartment? Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 September 15, 2006 it looked like a booster to me. long and cylindrical with at least one parachute attachedMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #8 September 15, 2006 wow pretty cool ....so then,,,, these boosters have a "hand-cam"?? Dd I notice what appears to be the "launch plume" off on the horizon, as the booster rocket is falling??? How did the other booster stay in frame during the early part of the fall.? Is that camera able to be remotely controlled in order to pan and tilt as needed??? Looks like the 'cypres' worked.. It was cool to see the other booster land, as well, How did they stay so close to one another???.. aren't they just tumbling during re-entry, or do they have some kind of guidance controls, built in?? thanks quade... jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mostly_Harmless 0 #9 September 15, 2006 QuoteThat was indeed awesome -- the sounds and sights. Realy got a charge out of seeing the second object splash down -- it doesn't really look like the other booster, wonder if it is the cover from the parachute compartment? Looks like the upper compartment to me (not long enough to be the other booster). Awesome video, thanks for posting it._________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveJack 1 #10 September 15, 2006 QuoteMake sure you have the latest version of Quicktime. You can download that for free HERE. Direct link for Windows users HERE. Question from a computer dummie. When I download it, where should I put the file? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #11 September 15, 2006 c drive in a programs folder name a new folder quicktime than d/l it into thatMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,107 #12 September 15, 2006 >How did the other booster stay in frame during the early part of the fall.? At that point in the flight, there is so little air that the trajectory/attitude of both boosters is almost completely ballistic. If the other one starts out in frame, it will tend to stay in frame. >aren't they just tumbling during re-entry . . . After a few minutes, then yes - aerodynamic forces take over and they tumble randomly. You can hear when air starts to become an issue on the audio track. >or do they have some kind of guidance controls, built in?? Not after separation. I thought it was cool that you could hear the shroud-line cutters firing after splashdown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites piisfish 140 #13 September 15, 2006 QuoteOk, it's not an actual "skydive" from space but it's pretty freekin' awesome.clicky picture of a possible exit scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveJack 1 #14 September 15, 2006 Quotec drive in a programs folder name a new folder quicktime than d/l it into that Thanks! It worked and I learned something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #15 September 15, 2006 ..and from me, nonethelessMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jheadley 0 #16 September 15, 2006 QuoteQuoteOk, it's not an actual "skydive" from space but it's pretty freekin' awesome.clicky picture of a possible exit There are no stars in the background, it's fake! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnsw71 0 #17 September 15, 2006 Didn't the military send a guy out of a high-altitude balloon from over 100,000 ft. back in the 70s? I think it was called Project Excelsior. The guy broke 700mph in the thin air at the beginning and made a sonic boom with his body. Now THAT'S a claim to fame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #18 September 15, 2006 108,000 ft or seomthing. Joe kittinger.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NewGuy2005 53 #19 September 15, 2006 Noticed that they didn't show the cloud busting part of the jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tink1717 2 #20 September 15, 2006 WOW!!!Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveJack 1 #21 September 16, 2006 Quote..and from me, nonetheless You da' man!!!! Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Mostly_Harmless 0 #9 September 15, 2006 QuoteThat was indeed awesome -- the sounds and sights. Realy got a charge out of seeing the second object splash down -- it doesn't really look like the other booster, wonder if it is the cover from the parachute compartment? Looks like the upper compartment to me (not long enough to be the other booster). Awesome video, thanks for posting it._________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #10 September 15, 2006 QuoteMake sure you have the latest version of Quicktime. You can download that for free HERE. Direct link for Windows users HERE. Question from a computer dummie. When I download it, where should I put the file? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #11 September 15, 2006 c drive in a programs folder name a new folder quicktime than d/l it into thatMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #12 September 15, 2006 >How did the other booster stay in frame during the early part of the fall.? At that point in the flight, there is so little air that the trajectory/attitude of both boosters is almost completely ballistic. If the other one starts out in frame, it will tend to stay in frame. >aren't they just tumbling during re-entry . . . After a few minutes, then yes - aerodynamic forces take over and they tumble randomly. You can hear when air starts to become an issue on the audio track. >or do they have some kind of guidance controls, built in?? Not after separation. I thought it was cool that you could hear the shroud-line cutters firing after splashdown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #13 September 15, 2006 QuoteOk, it's not an actual "skydive" from space but it's pretty freekin' awesome.clicky picture of a possible exit scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #14 September 15, 2006 Quotec drive in a programs folder name a new folder quicktime than d/l it into that Thanks! It worked and I learned something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #15 September 15, 2006 ..and from me, nonethelessMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jheadley 0 #16 September 15, 2006 QuoteQuoteOk, it's not an actual "skydive" from space but it's pretty freekin' awesome.clicky picture of a possible exit There are no stars in the background, it's fake! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnsw71 0 #17 September 15, 2006 Didn't the military send a guy out of a high-altitude balloon from over 100,000 ft. back in the 70s? I think it was called Project Excelsior. The guy broke 700mph in the thin air at the beginning and made a sonic boom with his body. Now THAT'S a claim to fame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #18 September 15, 2006 108,000 ft or seomthing. Joe kittinger.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #19 September 15, 2006 Noticed that they didn't show the cloud busting part of the jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #20 September 15, 2006 WOW!!!Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #21 September 16, 2006 Quote..and from me, nonetheless You da' man!!!! Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
