Apocalyptic SpaceX Launch Destroys the Camera

Starship and Superheavy produced an apocalyptic like scene as they took out our Hoopcam 1 solar camera rig.

[@EpicSpaceflight]

The amount of energy here is insane. We have another angle posted as well. We also have an even wilder video coming of Hoopcam 2's demise.

[@AluminumOxide]

All because there was no flame trench or functional water deluge system.

[@jimmyz9786]

Pyroclastic flow entered the chat

[@DropBear69]

They don't build 'em like they used to! Hoop cameras, that is 😊 Slam Dunk! Hoping you guys can rebuild ASAP to continue to bring us these awesome shots. All the best team Epic.

[@sstrick500]

He's gone to Ultraviolet!

[@kenc.4134]

Great video and all but one real good question; why is the speaker in the background speaking Russian?

[@lazadafanboyz7970]

Epic Spaceflight footage

[@wesr6799]

Crazy amount of force! Does anyone know what was generating the 'Hello, your on camera. Say hello to the camera' voice?

[@EpicSpaceflight]

Yes it was our motion triggered security camera that watches the base normally

[@Pajafilm]

0:17 - huge chunk of steel or concrete rolling next to camera

[@shipwreck9146]

My god, could you imagine how much destruction there would've been if it didn't clear the pad.

[@EpicSpaceflight]

The pieces of our rigs would have been far, far smaller.

[@shipwreck9146]

@@EpicSpaceflight haha, scarily true. The pieces of the pad would've been far far smaller too.

[@dmcwlk]

I think that was young HAL Jr. being spawned. Took a rock, who would've known? Don't worry, he hates HAL senior.

[@Wizard_Boots]

Woooaaaahhh

[@God0fGambler]

Jezuz holy God damn this rocket so powerful

[@CyberRabbit]

After seeing all this videos now I want to wreck the sh.. Out of my camera to see if image turns pink...

[@saintuk70]

"nuked"

[@Randyluck1]

Ouch!

[@jessicakirsh]

C O O L

[@johncamp2567]

In a separate video, I saw these cameras and van getters blitzed by debris that included large chunks of concrete. 🪨💥Amazing that your camera could keep filming!!

[@alekmauri]

Wow, our space shuttles are so advanced. We are so far ahead of the competition!!! Soon we're going to have colonies all over the galaxy!! 😅🤣😂

[@Randyluck1]

So what have you done that's better? Estes don't count. 😁