SpaceX releases nostalgic video of the Falcon Heavy launch using fan footage
The video was created by the team behind Westworld
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Your support makes all the difference.SpaceX have released a nostalgic video of the Falcon Heavy launch to a soundtrack of David Bowie's 'Starman'.
The rocket made history when it shot off into space, carrying a Tesla car, last month. It became the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V, and was one of the most-watched live events in recent history.
Now, SpaceX has revealed awe-inspiring, nostalgic footage of the Falcon Heavy as it makes its way into space. Just like at the launch, the film is soundtracked by David Bowie, and the full power of the rocket is shown.
The video does also include the loss of the centre booster, which was supposed to land on a barge but ended up smashing into the water about 100 meters away. SpaceX had initially stayed quiet about the fate of that central part of the rocket, but eventually admitted that specific part of the mission had not been a success.
The film was created by the team behind Westworld, working with SpaceX founder Elon Musk. Mr Musk had teased the film in a number of posts before it was finally released.
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