Atlas V Launches Missile Defense Satellite, PLAYALINDA BEACH VIEW!

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V '421' launches the nation's next national security mission with the 5th Space Based Infrared System satellite (SBIRS GEO 5), which joins a constellation of similar satellites who together provide our nation 24/7 global missile warning & detection.
POV video from Playalinda Beach, the closest public view for an Atlas V launch (daytime only and limited capacity). Arrive hours early if you ever want to go there...
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[@christophergammon6670]

I wonder why you can’t go up to the fence for Atlas V launches anymore

[@consciouslyaware2219]

At 1:05 it almost looked like some type of propulsion emissions came from the vehicle at that speed and altitude....I thought it was the sunlight reflection, but the rays of the sun went a completely different direction and the sun rays didn't dissolve the way that emissions burst did....any ideas?

[@matthewbrost5560]

My guess is a shockwave from the vehicle going super sonic, similar to military jets I think its a shock cone which causes water vapor to condense at the boundary of the shockwave. You can also see it with large explosions when there is enough moisture in the air. Pretty cool phenomenon but I've never seen one off a rocket like this.

[@consciouslyaware2219]

@@matthewbrost5560...Yea I've seen the sound barrier condensation cone form on the shuttle from front to back during launch many times,but the trajectory of this mystery looks a bit different from a condensation cone.....

[@alexfischer7221]

I believe those are the solid rocket motors being jettisoned