Northrop Grumman ISS cargo launch successful

[Bob Kontak]

Pretty cool to watch the MPH rate increase from 9,000 to 17,000 during stage 2 burn. Fast.

You can see the MPH numbers in the animated phase once the rocket is out of sight. 41 minutes in.

Have heard astronauts talk of the strong G forces after you get away from the atmosphere and gravity backs off.

[mjohnson]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Have heard astronauts talk of the strong G forces after you get away from the atmosphere and gravity backs off.

Plus, the farther you go the lighter you are. And there's no "off" switch - so you're fully committed to the ride.

It's gotta be pretty amazing!