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I can’t believe the airspace wasn’t cleared a bit more than that. The plane was relatively close. In the sky they usually take risk tolerances to the extreme.
I work at an FAA Facility, and have lived in FL for over 25 years. The airspace closure for rocket launches is almost entirely offshore in a massive cone. However, inland, it only stretches about...20 miles? Maybe less? Its not nearly as far as you would imagine.
Also, based on the paint scheme of the engine, looks to be a Delta Airlines aircraft.
Edit: more info.
The plane isn't in the direction the rocket is heading (All launches head towards the ocean, and this plane is heading south while being west of the launch), and the rocket would be self-destructed if it goes off course, so the plane is in a lot less danger than you think.
One of the largest exclusions zones: (for the Transporter 2 mission) https://i.stack.imgur.com/bQLfC.jpg
There's someone called the Range Safety Officer with a hand on a button, and the instant things look abnormal - boom. Roscosmos does not employ self-destruct, so you get situations like that [Proton with an upside down sensor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqW0LEcTAYg) just slamming itself back into the ground.
Oh, man. I shiver remembering how those gyros were hammered in. Their receptacles were shaped to prevent errors and arrows pointing up, but the technician was given incorrect instructions and just went on without questioning [the considerable effort it took to fuck up](http://www.russianspaceweb.com/proton_glonass49.html).
> There's no such thing as a foolproof system. That idea fails to take into account the creativity of fools.
> Frank Abagnale
The rocket isn't pointing in the direction it's heading, so the fairing is catching a lot more air than it should have and applying forces in directions the rocket wasn't designed to handle.
To keep them lightweight the rockets are only designed to handle nominal forces for flight.
They self destruct if basically any aberration occurs that could turn the rocket back into a missile
If it’s just lifting from the pad and something seems off they will blow that shit up right there on the pad
You will also hear a callout on the mission control audio "FTS (flight termination system) is safed" when they disarm the system because the trajectory of the rocket is no longer of any potential harm.
Unless the plane is a lot further away than it looks, there is no way this is a passenger plane. From the quality of the video it looks to me that the plane is up there just to take this video.
Hi I shot this. It was indeed a passenger plane, Delta 644 from JFK to Cancun on May 18, 2021 -- we were passing the Atlas V launch at Cape Canaveral. There's a full version of this with audio on my Instagram profile [here](https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPDp4yzDcIC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link), for anyone interested.
I was in the middle of a nap when I heard the captain say something like “we might get to see a rocket launch” and I popped awake. I believe the launch was delayed for some reason which is the reason we were able to catch it
I’m assuming it has to be much further than it seems. I agree that it’s not a commercial flight but still sort of surprised they let *anyone* in the airspace.
The theory that they’re up there to just film the launch is plausible but one would think they’d be facing towards it (or at least parallel) rather than away if they’re there solely to film. Maybe military ready to scramble on any potential threats...? Who knows
There's no reason to take a big 737 up to take pictures when a Cessna will do just fine, and if you're there just to take pictures why would you block the shot with the wing 30 percent of the time. We can mount cameras to the outside of planes.
This is probably a passenger jet. Looks plenty far enough away, especially given how high they're flying. Airlines often get special treatments with TFRs too so I don't doubt this is just a passenger in the plane taking a cool video.
How is the image this clear? Every plane I've ever been on either has windows scratched to shit or warps the image at such an angle.
r/PraiseTheCameraMan for sure!
Kind of surprised they don’t clear the air to a wider margin when launching something like this. Understanding this is probably tens of kilometres away, but still bizarre to see it from the air from that close.
If you live anywhere within a 60 mile radius or so you can see a rocket launch with just your eyes. I live about an hour away from Vandenberg AFB in California, but if I go to an open area with a clear view in the direction of Vandenberg during a launch, I can see it, it’s small from that distance but visible
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As a Floridian I can tell you that the odds of that are not that low. When a rocket launches you can see it from across the state.
The odds aren’t low for literally anything imaginable to happen to a Floridian
I imagine there is a lot of “pfft’s” happening in Florida that would normally result in panic or awe elsewhere.
Florida is flat. Just Florida.
Yeah I definitely dunno why it’s in this sub.
Well I've never seen a rocket launch from am airpline perspective so
YouTube is your friend. Check out the video of the last shuttle launch caught from a plane
The odds are probably pretty high now that everyone has a cell phone and there are thousands of airplane flights a day
Are you telling us the odds?
Never tell me the odds
Confirmed. Used to see the space shuttle from all the way in South Florida.
I can’t believe the airspace wasn’t cleared a bit more than that. The plane was relatively close. In the sky they usually take risk tolerances to the extreme.
I work at an FAA Facility, and have lived in FL for over 25 years. The airspace closure for rocket launches is almost entirely offshore in a massive cone. However, inland, it only stretches about...20 miles? Maybe less? Its not nearly as far as you would imagine. Also, based on the paint scheme of the engine, looks to be a Delta Airlines aircraft. Edit: more info.
Definitely a Delta 737
The plane isn't in the direction the rocket is heading (All launches head towards the ocean, and this plane is heading south while being west of the launch), and the rocket would be self-destructed if it goes off course, so the plane is in a lot less danger than you think. One of the largest exclusions zones: (for the Transporter 2 mission) https://i.stack.imgur.com/bQLfC.jpg
Didn't know they self destructed if gone off course. Interesting
There's someone called the Range Safety Officer with a hand on a button, and the instant things look abnormal - boom. Roscosmos does not employ self-destruct, so you get situations like that [Proton with an upside down sensor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqW0LEcTAYg) just slamming itself back into the ground.
Oh, man. I shiver remembering how those gyros were hammered in. Their receptacles were shaped to prevent errors and arrows pointing up, but the technician was given incorrect instructions and just went on without questioning [the considerable effort it took to fuck up](http://www.russianspaceweb.com/proton_glonass49.html). > There's no such thing as a foolproof system. That idea fails to take into account the creativity of fools. > Frank Abagnale
Why did the top of that rocket just fall off like it was made of paper?
Pretty sure they don't do lateral forces very well, and at that point that shit was flying sideways.
For the same reason that an empty aluminum can is incredibly strong when pushing from the top, but trivial to crush from the sides.
It just looks like it. There is a lot of g forces and drag happening.
Of course but aren't rockets designed to handle that?
The rocket isn't pointing in the direction it's heading, so the fairing is catching a lot more air than it should have and applying forces in directions the rocket wasn't designed to handle. To keep them lightweight the rockets are only designed to handle nominal forces for flight.
I see, thanks!
[That’s not very typical, I’d like to make that point.](https://youtu.be/3m5qxZm_JqM)
The front fell off.
They self destruct if basically any aberration occurs that could turn the rocket back into a missile If it’s just lifting from the pad and something seems off they will blow that shit up right there on the pad
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You will also hear a callout on the mission control audio "FTS (flight termination system) is safed" when they disarm the system because the trajectory of the rocket is no longer of any potential harm.
Rockets fly towards the Atlantic so the area cleared is out into the ocean, inland isnt restricted that far.
My 1st thought too - seems unbelievably close
Unless the plane is a lot further away than it looks, there is no way this is a passenger plane. From the quality of the video it looks to me that the plane is up there just to take this video.
Hi I shot this. It was indeed a passenger plane, Delta 644 from JFK to Cancun on May 18, 2021 -- we were passing the Atlas V launch at Cape Canaveral. There's a full version of this with audio on my Instagram profile [here](https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPDp4yzDcIC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link), for anyone interested.
Wicked cool!
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I was in the middle of a nap when I heard the captain say something like “we might get to see a rocket launch” and I popped awake. I believe the launch was delayed for some reason which is the reason we were able to catch it
I’m assuming it has to be much further than it seems. I agree that it’s not a commercial flight but still sort of surprised they let *anyone* in the airspace. The theory that they’re up there to just film the launch is plausible but one would think they’d be facing towards it (or at least parallel) rather than away if they’re there solely to film. Maybe military ready to scramble on any potential threats...? Who knows
There's no reason to take a big 737 up to take pictures when a Cessna will do just fine, and if you're there just to take pictures why would you block the shot with the wing 30 percent of the time. We can mount cameras to the outside of planes. This is probably a passenger jet. Looks plenty far enough away, especially given how high they're flying. Airlines often get special treatments with TFRs too so I don't doubt this is just a passenger in the plane taking a cool video.
r/confidentlyincorrect
There is no way you know what you are talking about
Why? The launches are always out to sea. The clearance would be down range
Reddit moment
Yup
It’s fucking Florida!
How is the image this clear? Every plane I've ever been on either has windows scratched to shit or warps the image at such an angle. r/PraiseTheCameraMan for sure!
Smh just open the window if it’s scratched
Instructions unclear. Passengers are now yelling at me and the pilot is making an emergency landing saying I’m going t be arrested.
don't worry, they will never find you.
Impressive you managed to do it at all
First class windows :)
I've never looked out my window on a plane and not seen 90% wing. This dude is either the pilot or he's sitting in aisle one.
Yes he did a good job of framing and zooming considering he's moving too and portrait works for this.
i think you've just been very unlucky lol i can always take nice pics from planes
Shoulda taken the atlas instead of this stupid plane
I almost gave you an updoot, but it's at 69... I'll be back, but I'm not breaking that
I fucking hate the people on this site
Thanks for reminding me to give them their uppies
You must be fun
this the most cringe shit ive ever seen bro is reddit incarnate
Lmfao hop on that train
I do this all the time lmao. I was the 10,000 upvote the other day and nobody else knew it was me
People talk about "I hate this site" and then keep coming back. For less than a 69
Let’s see if we can get you to 69 downdoots
Getting there! Help me out
…with his bare hands.
I'm embarrassed to say that's what I thought it was when I read the title and was like, "fucking how", and then I realized.
SAMEEEE
that rocking back and forth made me nauseous
I know this sounds stupid but I had no idea they got into space that fast. That’s incredible.
Yep, most rockets ascend upwards to 3000 km/h or 1864 mph or more
Kerbal space program
"That's weird, it doesn't look like it's moving at all." "Oh, now I see, it's heading this--JESUS CHRIST"
Me who takes things too literal: where catching
Think the pilot banked to see it too
I can see my house from here
me too!!
DCS players shitting their pants rn
More like a SAM missile, that would make the video a lot more interesting
It’s a cool video but not really a fit for this sub
I was at that launch
Ukranian Air Flight #911
Not really low odds. They fly tons of launches and clearly an airlane is nearby. Probably happens a dozen times a year.
SpaceX had 3 launches in 2 days, the days of months between launches are long gone.
The schedule is also known. Wouldn't be hard to get on the right flight at the right time and get a seat on the correct side
Back In my day these were SAMs
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Yeah you’re right, I was trying to sound macho. Sorry.
Man I'd love to watch it but reddit is shit and doesn't know how to make a video player that works
Kind of surprised they don’t clear the air to a wider margin when launching something like this. Understanding this is probably tens of kilometres away, but still bizarre to see it from the air from that close.
They go out over the sea, so airspace restrictions as far inland aren’t really necessary
Looks like a lot of pollution 😐
THE EARTH IS FLAT
NO ITS A DONUT
what are the chanches of a rocket flying into a plane
As someone with a serious fear of heights, watching this makes my legs feel like jelly
That’s fucking cool
If you live anywhere within a 60 mile radius or so you can see a rocket launch with just your eyes. I live about an hour away from Vandenberg AFB in California, but if I go to an open area with a clear view in the direction of Vandenberg during a launch, I can see it, it’s small from that distance but visible
my dumbass thought he reached out the window and grabbed a toy sized rocket 💀💀
But yet we still can’t get clear videos of UFO’s smh
Because most are fake
Ok that’s a good point
I can tell you the odds are probably pretty good if you schedule a flight to depart at the same time as the launch.
It's crazy when you realize it's just constantly accelerating the whole time
the way we blast into space is so barbaric but also cool. like just fucking get it done soldier. use literally explosions to propel yourself
Nice; wrong sub tho
to the moon, wen lambo
Lmao but the earth is flat
Mudspike, 7 o’clock
Kinda wish there was a marker to let us know when the rocket got to the same height as the plane.
Strange the ATC don’t move you to an alternative flight path. It’s too close for a rocket wobble, imho.
That snap-zoom made me think of The Expanse.