Rocketcams dazzle on the Atlas 5 launch

BY JUSTIN RAY
SPACEFLIGHT NOW

Posted: February 26, 2012


When the largest and most powerful Atlas rocket in history thundered to space Friday, three onboard video cameras captured the stunning views of what it's like to ride the vehicle off the launch pad and into orbit.

See our full story on the rocketcams.


Ignition!


Climbing away from Complex 41


Solid rocket booster separation


Payload fairing jettison


Centaur flies away from first stage


Main engine start on Centaur


Sunset over Central Atlantic


RL10 shutdown in parking orbit

Expedition 29 Patch
Space models