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Timelapse of Separation to Splashdown. The first stage of Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket separates from the rest of the vehicle once it has expended its fuel, which occurs in the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere. As the booster descends back towards Earth, at an appropriate altitude, deceleration devices like parachutes are deployed to ensure a controlled descent. The journey ends with the booster splashing down into a predetermined spot in the ocean where retrieval vessels are awaiting to secu

This video captures the remarkable stage separation of the Apollo rocket, a critical maneuver in its ascent. It also highlights the innovative approach to film documentation during the era of space exploration. The camera used to film this event was specially designed to be ejected after capturing the separation, then parachuted back to Earth for recovery. This technique allowed engineers and scientists to analyze the separation process in detail, providing valuable data for future missions. #Ap