LADEE's launch captured by remote cameras

The Minotaur 5 rocket carrying NASA's LADEE moon probe rapidly vaulted away from its Virginia launch pad Friday night, but sound-triggered remote cameras placed around the pad at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport captured dazzling views of the liftoff.

See our Mission Status Center for the latest news on the launch.

Credit: NASA/Chris Perry

Credit: Orbital Sciences Corp./Thom Baur

Credit: Orbital Sciences Corp./Thom Baur

Credit: Orbital Sciences Corp./Thom Baur

Credit: Orbital Sciences Corp./Thom Baur

Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi

Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi

Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi

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