posted 12-27-2015 11:48 AM
On the anniversary of the completion of Apollo 8, I am pleased to announce the publication of the last part of the Apollo 8 Full Mission video series — Part 42 — Splashdown.
The series has taken exactly one year to complete.
This video covers the 145 hour to recovery point in the mission, specifically the SM jettison, re-entry, splashdown and final recovery to the aircraft carrier Yorktown.
Audio is presented in two channels at some points. Headphones are advised.
The video is presented in 16:9 to allow use of photos and captions on the right of the screen. Captions are used to show PAO and other events.
NOTE: Orbiter Space Simulator is used to depict events as they were happening in real time, although I do not claim attitudes/spacecraft orientation are correct.
I sourced the Apollo 8 Flight Journal to assist with photo placement and audio editing. I would recommend the viewer using this as an aid whilst listening as it gives great descriptions of the technical details of the flight as it happened and explains, in laymans terms what is going on.
All video, photos and audio is courtesy of NASA.
OWL Member
Posts: 176 From: United Kingdom Registered: Aug 2007
posted 12-28-2015 05:02 AM
A remarkable composition. You can hear the discomfort of the mounting G load at 23:27. What a ride that must have been.
star51L Member
Posts: 354 From: Vilano Beach, FL, USA Registered: Aug 2002
posted 12-28-2015 05:15 PM
LM5, thanks for your work on this (and also on the Apollo 13 set). I listened to part 42 last evening; as previously mentioned, the on-board audio of re-entry was incredible. And I must add, Mike Collins was one cool Capcom during this mission.
Lunar Module 5 Member
Posts: 370 From: Wales, UK Registered: Dec 2004
posted 01-02-2016 11:05 AM
You are more than welcome - thanks.
Glad you liked it Owl.
astroborg Member
Posts: 203 From: Woodbridge, VA, USA Registered: Nov 2000
posted 01-03-2016 07:10 PM
I also reviewed the re-entry phase of the mission as recommended, with the Apollo 8 Flight Journal site open for the voice transcript. Very cool! I was surprised at how fast the onset of high G's occurred. Thanks for putting this together, LM5!
mooncollector Member
Posts: 104 From: Alabama, USA Registered: Feb 2011
posted 01-04-2016 06:44 PM
The thing that strikes me is the CLARITY of the onboard recording as opposed to the static-laden distant sounding radio feed.
We are IN the spacecraft itself listening to the astronauts converse throughout reentry. We hear the strain of the G-load. We hear the LOUD rush of the purge of cabin air.
We hear the distant Mission Control voices echo over the radio contrasted with the up-close voices of the astronauts. It "turns things around" and give us a feel for what is happening at the "opposite end" from what we have heard all our lives. Wow!
I don't think this has ever been made available for us to hear. Great work!
star51L Member
Posts: 354 From: Vilano Beach, FL, USA Registered: Aug 2002
posted 01-05-2016 05:03 PM
A few more things I found fascinating: just prior to re-entry you can hear the constant banging noises of Frank Borman firing thrusters to get the spacecraft to the correct attitude. You can also hear the apex cover being jettisoned. Finally, Borman coming to the realization of the ride they were about to have.
gliderpilotuk Member
Posts: 3400 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002
posted 01-09-2016 11:39 AM
LM-5 - thank you for this outstanding multimedia creation. Your YouTube library is a fantastic resource.
posted 12-27-2015 11:48 AM
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