September 12, 2009 - I Witnessed History Being Made

[Imagebuffet]

I got an e-mail Friday night, informing me that Armadillo Aerospace would be allowing the public to witness their attempt to win the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge (1st Prize is $1 million). Although I work late at night, and the flights were supposed to take place between 9 and 11 a.m., I decided that I would do my best to witness the event. Fortunately for me, the rain delayed the event until I could arrive, about 2 P.M. I was able to photo and video both qualifying flights. Now, I just need to edit and upload what I have.

[celticmama36]

How exciting! I look forward to seeing the pics.

[Crashoran]

I'd like to see as well

[tc95]

I would love to see that...!!!

[Kalrog]

Congrats! Linkey please.

[Cajungaltx]

Awesome!

[Ahh!]

Pullin up and settin back with a tall cool one.

[stephenthomas]

I cant wait :)

[janikphoto]

Yeah, really. This is a "must see pics" thread...

[Imagebuffet]

I have managed to upload most of the videos and a few of the photos to my YouTube and flickr accounts.

Video:
YouTube: 0756 Leaving the Hanger (Duration: 1:12)

YouTube: 0757 Scorpius Team Rollout (Duration: 2:01)

YouTube: 0759 Setup (Duration: 3:16)

YouTube: 0760 Fueling (Duration: 0:25)

YouTube: 0761 First Qualifying Flight (Duration: 3:06)

YouTube: 0762 Something is Wrong (Duration: 2:20)

YouTube: 0763 Second Qualifying Flight (Duration: 6:36)

YouTube: 0764 65 Celebration (Duration: 6:05)

Still photos:
flickr: Armadillo Aerospace Qualifying Flights

[Jusselin]

too cool richard hey if you winn that million dont forget i had yo back since day one lol
congrats mang

[Imagebuffet]

http://www.space.com/common/media/vi...0916_Armadillo

This is a professionally-produced news video of the Armadillo Aerospace qualifying flight.

Look in the background, above the narrator's right shoulder, at 5:45 to 5:50. Notice the tall guy on the other side of the trailer, behind the rocket, shooting a few photos with his SLR. That's me.

[dbphotos]

Originally Posted by Imagebuffet

http://www.space.com/common/media/vi...0916_Armadillo

This is a professionally-produced news video of the Armadillo Aerospace qualifying flight.

Look in the background, above the narrator's right shoulder, at 5:45 to 5:50. Notice the tall guy on the other side of the trailer, behind the rocket, shooting a few photos with his SLR. That's me.

Very cool. Thanks for the link.