On 4/29/26, Falcon Heavy launched for the first time since 2024, carrying ViaSat-3 F3. This image was shot on a remote camera I had the opportunity to place ~0.4 miles from the pad the day before launch.
By turning the camera's shutter speed and aperture way up, the flames become defined and colorful as opposed to the blob of white light you see with the naked eye!
by nyoomtm
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Totally crazy what humanity can do now. And it’s only the beginning.
Lovely shot! Can you explain how the setup works? I’m always curious when I see these shots how you ensure the settings are dialed in correctly or even that the camera hasn’t died since set up the day before etc.
How many BTU are we looking at there?
Ugly ahh rocket, whatever happened to using the Titan II for everything? Now THAT was a good, reliable payload transporter, AND it wasn’t ugly
How the hell did I miss a Heavy launch?! Got more pictures? I love these for background screens.
How did you figure the shutter speed and aperture to not over/under expose? Beautiful shot.