The European Space Agency has just released a video showing an awesome view of the Orion spacecraft launching on NASA's SLS rocket earlier this month.
Just as NASA’s uncrewed Orion spacecraft is about to reach a record distance from Earth for a human-rated spacecraft, the European Space Agency has released some awesome footage showing its recent launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The clip lasts 3 minutes and 33 seconds, but the engines don’t fire up until the 3-minute mark, so unless you enjoy long buildups, then just drag the time slider to the right.😮 You can fast forward to ignition at 3.00, BUT the wait IS worth it! @esaspaceflight @NASAKennedy @NASA_Orion @AirbusSpace pic.twitter.com/xxPw57FwxS The launch on November 16 made the SLS rocket the most powerful booster to get off the ground. Packing around 8.
Powerful rockets are necessary to accelerate a spacecraft fast enough to beat the pull of Earth’s gravity and send it on a precise trajectory to its destination. It also allows spacecraft to carry greater loads into space, which is vital if we’re going to transport materials to the moon and beyond to build bases for long-term astronaut stays.
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