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Ever wonder how Saturn V "knew" exactly where it was pointing at launch?
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smartcooky:
Well, wonder no more!
The phrase "Guidance is internal" at T minus 15 seconds was one of the most important call-outs in the Saturn V countdown, and this fascinating short video with excellent graphics explains why.
Its the minute details like this that show just how complicated it is to send rockets to the moon.
Zakalwe:
Excellent video!
Kiwi:
Thanks, Smartcooky. I particularly enjoyed this little bit:
0:05:46 …it could align the gimbal to within one-thousandth of a degree.
I guess that's about near enough if I want to know in which way I'm pointing. :-)
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