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Launch of Antares NG-11 from Wallops Island, Virginia. This was my first ever rocket launch. In April 2019, I had the opportunity to participate in a NASA Social. These events allow you back-stage access to NASA facilities and access to NASA scientists. The culminating experience is a rocket launch. This image was taken just 2 miles from the pad, which is the closest you can get to a rocket launch anywhere in the United States. My heart was pumping as the countdown clock ticked down to zero. When it launched, I wasn’t prepared for the excitement and I wasn’t prepared for the sound. As the rocket goes up, you feel the sound in your chest. When I looked at my camera, I was thrilled to see this shot in the viewfinder. It’s an experience that I never forgot and has led me to photograph many more launches.
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Jason Betzner
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I have been a photographer for about 11 years. For the past 3 years, I have been focused on astrophotography and space, including the space industry. I am always fascinated by what we can learn when we simply look up. One of the things I focus on in my photography is sharing the science of our world. Whether I’m sharing details about a galaxy or nebula or sharing the scientific missions and experiments going up on a rocket to the International Space Station, I always want my viewers to learn something when enjoying my photos. Sharing the intersectionality of science and art; it’s who I am as an artist.
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Wallops Island, Virginia
Rocket Launch
Rocket Photography
Jason Betzner
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Can be used to display privately, or in commercial and non-commercial settings, or in groups with an unlimited number of participants. The license includes unlimited use and display in virtual or physical galleries, documentaries, and essays by the NFT holder. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works.
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