TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) Edited Launch Coverage

2025 · NASA · 6 minutes · 17 shots · Colour

Every shot, with timecodes

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  Title graphic: TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) Edited Launch Coverage.

  0:00.0–0:05.1 (5.1 s) · shot 828

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  Rocket on launch pad at twilight before launch.

  0:05.1–0:07.5 (2.4 s) · shot 829

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  Rocket lifts off from the launch pad, smoke and fire billowing.

  0:07.5–0:31.9 (24.4 s) · shot 830

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  Rocket climbs through the sky, trailing a flame.

  0:31.9–0:52.2 (20.3 s) · shot 831

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  Aerial view from the rocket showing the ground receding below.

  0:52.2–1:21.3 (29.1 s) · shot 832

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  Rocket ascends through the upper atmosphere against a blue sky.

  1:21.3–1:51.7 (30.3 s) · shot 833

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  Engine exhaust flames burn brightly during rocket flight.

  1:51.7–2:00.8 (9.1 s) · shot 834

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  Split screen showing a detached part falling and rocket exhaust nozzle.

  2:00.8–2:09.5 (8.8 s) · shot 835

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  Rocket exhaust nozzle glowing brightly in space with Earth in view.

  2:09.5–2:18.1 (8.5 s) · shot 836

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  Split screen showing a component tumbling and the launch site below.

  2:18.1–3:03.8 (45.7 s) · shot 837

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  Satellite unfolds its solar panels in space.

  3:03.8–3:16.5 (12.7 s) · shot 838

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  Satellite rotates in space with Earth visible in the background.

  3:16.5–3:32.8 (16.3 s) · shot 839

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  Satellite in orbit with Earth curving in the background.

  3:32.8–4:24.0 (51.3 s) · shot 840

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  Satellite module against the backdrop of Earth's horizon.

  4:24.0–4:26.8 (2.8 s) · shot 841

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  Satellite structure drifting in the dark expanse of space.

  4:26.8–4:35.4 (8.6 s) · shot 842

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  Satellite in orbit with bright sunlight reflecting off its panels.

  4:35.4–5:17.9 (42.5 s) · shot 843

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  Satellite detaches from the main spacecraft assembly in orbit.

  5:17.9–5:38.9 (21.0 s) · shot 844