SSME Stabilization

STS-133 space shuttle Discovery SSME ignition and stabilization sequenceSpace shuttle Discovery’s SSMEs (Space Shuttle Main Engines) stabilize after ignition in this sequence. From left to right, the rough orange flame stabilizes to form a smooth blue flow, displaying the characteristic “Mach diamonds”, formed by the supersonic flow of the engine’s exhaust.

One Response to “SSME Stabilization”

  1. Roman says:

    Beautifull!

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