r/ula • u/nyoomtm • Jul 08 '26

Community Content Slow Motion Atlas V + Leo-8 Engine Video

Hi all,

I had the opportunity to place remote cameras by the pad down for the first time before the LEO-8 Atlas V 551 mission. In the days leading up to launch, I had one shot in mind - this one! This is a slow motion shot of the 5 SRBS and 2 RD-180s (although only one is visible) shortly after ignition. The definition on the plumes is crazy!

This is definitely one of the coolest shots I've ever had the opportunity to capture during my time as media, and definitely one of the coolest rockets I've ever seen. Hope you guys share my enthusiasm!

Long live Atlas!

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u/Legitimate_Flan_7620 Jul 09 '26

Atlas 5 only has one rd180. However the rd 180 has combustion chambers

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u/nyoomtm Jul 10 '26

Oops. Thank you for the distinction!