SpaceX Launch of COSMO SkyMed Second Generation FM2
Taken by Steve Ratts on January 31, 2022 @
Cocoa Beach Pier, FL, USA
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On the evening of Jan 31st we were treated to a south-bound polar sun-synchronous launch right at dusk! After multiple scrubs, the last caused by some lunatic cruise ship captain that didn't think obeying the law applied to him, this one finally made it off the pad, and what a glorious sight!
From the Cocoa Beach Pier, right in the heart of Florida's Space Coast, we could see the full glory of the launch from lift off to landing. The return of the first stage was particularly beautiful!
The Flip, Boostback Burn, and Entry Burn are clearly visible at the top of this frame - something we don't usually see so well. This is why I call this shot Flip-n-Burn. Well, that and I'm a fan of The Expanse...
Photographer's website:
https://www.instagram.com/scubasteveratts/
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