Awsome!

That footage was absolutely amazing! Kudos to everyone that made that video possible! I am really going to miss the shuttle program, we have 5 more left!

Way cool!

Thank you for this! It is a very unique perspective on shuttle launches that I haven't seen before.

Very moving.

Can't wait for the old dangerous program to retire. Problem is nothing we have in the pipe is even close to replacing it.

Is there a sort of track listing for this?
I'd like to know what the music was from ~4:30 - ~9:00.

Watching space craft going through staging is one of the most awe-inspiring sights that never gets old. When the SRBs separate and suddenly the orbiter mated to the ET appears on screen with the ME firing as it continues its ascent, I feel a sense of wonder at the technology and the people behind it. It is truly a scene from a sci-fi movie, except that there is no CGI and we're really in space.

Absolutely amazing images. Thanks a lot for putting it up. Painful music and graphics though. Almost ruined it for me. If you plan to do more of these (and I hope you do), then maybe get someone with even just a hint of talent to take care of that part of the project? Or if not, then just drop all the cheezy effects (duo-colored font, drop shadows, animated elements, bombastic music etc.) and do plain and minimalistic style instead. As it is now, one gets the impression that it was done by a couple of teenagers in their parents' basement inbetween WoW-sessions. No disrespect, of course. :) Basically just graphics and music that do the images (and JSC's grand achievements) justice instead of making it look like a bad highschool project.

Wow. When I worked there we just didn't have all the video assets to see this stuff. Nice collection! Way to go, Guys!

It's a shame most of the public finds this boring. A great video. I agree though injecting some music and editing talent could really make it shine. But I'm happy to see any shuttle video.

Just 5 launches left, and I still don't know what STS stands for. Space Something Shuttle?

Very cool. Especially liked the camera view from one of the boosters landing into the water.

Fantastic, I feel like my ten year old self who was obsessed with anything NASA and space travel.
I must must must get over to the US and see one of the remaining shuttle launches before it's too late.
The music wasn't that bad, besides I was too busy concentrating on the video. This is the sort of thing I'd buy if it was available in hi-def format.
Many thanks.

Absolutely stunning photography. The shuttle program is too young to retire. Lets fix the shuttle's problems and go on. What if they canceled the development of airplanes because the first ones had some problems. There is a lot of space to explore. The risks are high, but so are the rewards. I was fortunate to watch a shuttle launch and this brought back the memories. I for one am ready to volunteer to go on a mission.

Amazing, stunning video. A great compilation!

Pretty special to see my RSRMs in such high video quality; teared up a little. Great stuff.

I want the rear-facing seat on the solid booster! What a ride. I am willing to be cast off with it if that's necessary.

amazing!
great video
love the music
and I think the editing was wonderful!
THANK YOU for creating this and posting it!

Outstanding.

cheesy intro, stunning visuals (the aerial side-on shots of the orbiter going through the roll program and into the bucket are unbelievable) and great music! Thank you Mike and all at SE&I!

Great job. It looks very professional to me.

Stunning presentation with the view or orientation over time line, great graphics, good music (with all credits at the start). Sadly only 5 to go, and its the only real system running! Many thanks.

Stupendous! Thanks to TJ for letting us know about this one!

Wonderfu,l thank you.
I would love to know the musical track playing at 10:00
Thanks again
DG

Been in this business for 28 years and it is still an awesome sight to see... Imagine going from zero to 17,500 miles per hour in 8 minutes... simply amazing

It is good to see the program from that end. I work on the landing side of the shuttle program. It is a horrible that the program is ending. I think it is America's greatest progam to date.

For those wanting to download the 380MB file.

hotfile.com/dl/19438199/9b017ff/STS129AscentHiLites.mpg.html

Also I am working on getting a soundtrack listing to post so you know all the tracks, artist and maybe where to find the music.

Very good footage and editing.

Awesome Stuff! :)

Simply amazing! Some of those views i've never even seen before, especially the view looking down the sides of the shuttle, from the SRB's. It's so clear! I wish we could have these views during launch. And as long as i'm dreaming, i'd like them to be in HD.

Boy! Thanks a lot to all involved! Just this video made me join Vimeo!

I am stunned!
Beautiful footage of a great achievement combined with excellent music!
Sir, I am grateful that you shared this with us.

I really don't have the words. Fantastic video compilation. It's amazing to stop and think about what humans have accomplished. I'm sad that the shuttle program is ending but I know newer, better, and cheaper space systems are the key to future space exploration.

Some great shots I've never seen before very, very cool. Thanks for sharing Mike and keep em coming!

Great video Mike.

Have you made any progress on the soundtrack? I found the music great and am most interested in finding out the composer & song used during the initial shuttle liftoff.

Thanks.

We would like very much to use this at school but the Websense filters block most video content. Any chance we could gain access to the clip for educational use??
or maybe it could be uploaded to discovery united streaming??
thanks for your time and consideration....

i forgot to add that i used to be one of the missile trackers long ago when i was a youngster....slight chance that some of the high speed footage might have a few of my fingerprints on them...:>
now i work with kids and would just like for them to experience the awe and wonder of getting this bird in the air and watch her FLY!

mike interbartolo, has any progress been made on identifying the soundtrack? I absolutely love it, especially the opening track (track starting at SE&I Imagery Integration title screen at ~00:30)! Please let me know. -B

Unbelievable!!! I have NEVER seen a Shuttle launch presented this way. Kudos to those who put together this presentation. What an inspiring moment!!!! I hope you get a chance to do this again!!!!!!!!!!!!