captured rocket launch 2 video (Blue Mountains)

Wanted to try recording a rocket launch with a camera onboard the rocket. Learned that many people used the tiny "808 keychain" camera for this application as it is light-weight, has a self-contained power source, and can record onto a microSD card.

Complete raw video files coming soon...

After seeing the first video and knowing that it was working with a good field of view, I remounted the camera in the same spot. The second video appeared better with less break-up. The rocket also spent more time vertical yielding better views.

Below are screen grabs from the second video file.

On the launch pad. All systems are go!

Engines are running.

And we have lift-off.

The rocket has cleared the tower. Fin #3 reinforcement holding...

Beginning roll program. No unusual vibration.

Rocket travelling downrange, on target.

Stage 1 chute deployed.

Stage 1 returning to landing zone. Recovery team deployed.

Landing zone in sight.

Recovery team on the move. Visual identification of rocket descent.

Touchdown. Stage 1 slightly south of target landing zone.

Recovery team at site. Rocket intact.

Recovery team reports no damage to fins.

Recovery team reports no damage to recording systems.

Flight-proven stage 1 being transported to base for next mission.

That was a lot of fun!