45 seconds to orbit..
This video compresses one of the most incredible journeys ever achieved by humanity. In less than an hour, a rocket goes from sitting on a launch pad to traveling around Earth at nearly 28,000 km/h.
What looks smooth on screen is actually an explosive climb through the atmosphere powered by millions of pounds of thrust, carrying astronauts, satellites, or cargo into the vacuum of space.
From Earth to orbit in 45 seconds. Reality is often more impressive than science fict