Sunday, May 13, 2018

Supersonic

Falcon X goes supersonic


Shock waves as an Atlas rocket breaks the sound barrier.


1 comment:

  1. aerodynamic shield of the payload is larger in diameter than the booster upper stage. the step down in size below the payload creates an area of lower pressure as speed increased and caused water vapor in the air to condense and create a cloud in that area. ain't aerodynamics fun???

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