SpaxeX are the ultimate in launch coverage, now with amazing audio

[Andrew Smith]

SpaceX have always set a great standard when it came to coverage of their launches, whether successful or entertainingly explodey. And you really notice how good theirs is when one of their competitors are having a launch.

With their Startship #13 launch, I've noticed their streaming is now in 4K and the image quality is just gorgeous. But there is something even more amazing ...

The audio.

Have a listen to the audio in this launch clip, especially with headphones on. (Alternate link for those without an account.)

Somebody must have run some microphones around the launch facility so that we could have a stereo field in the mix, and it's absolutely glorious. I can't recommend highly enough the sound of the engine start while wearing your choice of quality headphones. It's up there with what you would want in a movie.

Even when the rocket is well clear of the pad you're getting great audio of the engine thrust.

Also highly recommended viewing is the slow motion 4K video they have posted of the group of raptor engines as the craft makes it up past the tower. Again, absolutely pristine footage (with audio) that is a joy to watch. (alternate link)

And none of this is on an official YouTube channel.

Andrew