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March 16, 2012 03:47 pm EDT

Wanna take a trip into space and back on a solid rocket booster? (video)


Ever reminisce about NASA's space shuttle launches by watching them on its Ascent iOS movie app? The footage was shot by cameras attached to the solid rocket boosters that pushed the craft heavenward and provides one of the best ways of experiencing what all that rocket thrust feels like. We're stilling getting over the intestine-tugging video and in awe of those who strapped themselves in for the trip, but soon there could be a high-def version to make those charred thermal tiles even more intimidating. Plans are afoot to put all of these clips out on a Blu-Ray, but only if NASA can find a partner willing to distribute it.

Wanna take a trip into space and back on a solid rocket booster? (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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