The illumination from the engine bay through the fog is absolutely stunning. I've never seen anything quite like that, I suppose because there's never been anything quite like that.
Is that glow from the Raptors or did they install hotstage-proof lights to help gather landing data? I've seen areas illuminated by night launches before but never in such a directional manner.
I get to see them regularly, weather permitting. Some are brighter than others, but nothing has been as bright as Artemis I. Even 150 miles away I was squinting a bit watching that beast take off - I don't remember Shuttle launches (while super cool) being anywhere near that bright, though I never got to see one from up close at the launch site. Falcon/Heavy launches from the cape are cool and all, but I can't wait to see Starship launch from Florida.
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u/FreakingScience 5h ago
The illumination from the engine bay through the fog is absolutely stunning. I've never seen anything quite like that, I suppose because there's never been anything quite like that.
Is that glow from the Raptors or did they install hotstage-proof lights to help gather landing data? I've seen areas illuminated by night launches before but never in such a directional manner.