Wow, that Earth really has shrunk in the last couple of minutes.
Is this view from Chang'E, or from the 3rd stage? The camera seems to rotate to wherever they want it to? Isn't it body mounted?
Quote from: Satori on 12/01/2013 04:55 pmThe probe will do some trajectories correction, but I don't think it will use the main engine. I think that this will only be used for the landing. Probably also LOI right?
The probe will do some trajectories correction, but I don't think it will use the main engine. I think that this will only be used for the landing.
Quote from: ugordan on 12/01/2013 05:00 pmWow, that Earth really has shrunk in the last couple of minutes.Sorry Chris (know this is an update thread)Is this view from Chang'E, or from the 3rd stage? The camera seems to rotate to wherever they want it to? Isn't it body mounted?
Probably venting residual propellants has made it tumble.
Very impressive footage!Even better then on SpaceX's last launch. Almost no loss of signal. Only just now, after it is out of range of the 3rd boat. ESA to take over soon?
210.3 x 389109.2 km x 28.5 deg. orbit reported.
These english commentator statements are quote worthy .. "When can we say, that the first stage of the launch is a success ??" "So, does this mean that we are in space ??"EDIT: on a second thought, for an uninformed observer, questions like these are perfect to get some understanding ..