Lost In Space: The Launch of The Jupiter 2 !

Part 1. A re-imagining of the first automated test flight of the Jupiter 2 from the original 1965 TV show "Lost in Space."
Set in the year 2097 at the Alpha Control Shipyards on Jupiter's moon, Callisto. The ship's systems are tested during a shakedown flight before the spacecraft is sent to Earth to pick up the Robinson Family a week later. The Jupiter 2 is the first in a series of ships designed to take families from Earth to the new colony planet in orbit around Alpha Centauri.
This video shows the launch, attainment of escape velocity from Callisto, the deployment of the ship's sensors and engagement of the navigational systems. Part 2 will take a look at the ship's passenger compartment and feature the most famous crew member, Robot B9.
All models, animation, original texture mapping & editing by me. Sound FX are modified from the show. Royalty-free music from AudioMicro, since FOX hates any use of their own music, even if it's fair use.... All models created entirely with 3ds MAX. Compiled with AfterEffects & Audacity. EDIT: KZbin CLAIMS THE MUSIC IS "TEXTURE" BY HEXAGRAM. THAT IS NOT TRUE. The tracks are named "Taklamakan" and "Arctic Voices." IT IS ROYALTY-FREE MUSIC from AUDIO-MICRO.
Recognition must be given to Art Creber and Robert Kinoshita, the original designers of the Jupiter 2 and the Robot, and many of the props in the show. A sincere thank you for giving us a means by which our imaginations can run free.

[@BigCigars-rb6bu]

Of all the science fiction space programs the sound effects of lost in space to my opinion is the best

[@Haselius00]

Yes, Lost in Space ranks as one of the most remarkable TV shows of the 1960's.

[@ihl8608]

@@Haselius00 the netflix lost in space is nothing like the original Lost in space.

[@SakSatch311]

That is like the most kick ass Jupiter 2 that I have ever seen. I'm 60 and I remember this as a 5 year old. This and Jonny Quest

[@Haselius00]

😀

[@michaeldoran61]

Likewise

[@FrankStrickland-t7t]

And Scooby Doo

[@PastaMaster115]

I'm 34 and I also saw Lost in Space as a kid. My uncle taped them from the Sci-Fi channel back in the 90's. Almost the entire series on blank VHS tapes. I enjoyed those so much as a kid. I still love Lost in Space.

[@edwardabdow5497]

Every now and then I just rewatch this video. This is what the Jupiter 2 should have looked like in the Netflix series.

[@mdimascio]

Yep. There was absolutely no reason to change the design to something "re-imagined". It was already spectacular. Same goes for the movie.

[@57lexus]

I watched this show when I was a child, and the Jupiter 2 is still my favorite space ship. I now own a Tesla car and when you put it in reverse it makes a noise like the Jupiter 2 taking off.

[@ATLcentury334]

I’ve always loved the series, even though my mother wouldn’t let me stay up to watch it. I had to wait until it was in syndication in the 70’s, and I was a bit older. It was always my guilty pleasure that I kept to myself since everyone I knew loved Star Trek. I always wanted to be Will Robinson and have all his adventures. Many years later when I was in my early 20’s, I was working at a high end restaurant in the mid west. My employer told me one day his brother in law was coming into town, and would be coming in for dinner that night. I asked what he was in town for, and was told “some kind of convention or something”. “He was an actor when he was a child, you might have heard of him. He was on “Lost in Space”. I thought I was going to pass out. I asked “do you mean Billy Mumy?”, “yes, but he goes by Bill now”. I couldn’t believe it. After years of wanting to be this character, I was going to meet him. I not only met him, but got to know him somewhat. He was always charming, polite, and from then on, whenever he was in town, would ask for me when visiting the restaurant. It was a thrill to know him for the few years I was working for his brother in law. He was always very thoughtful, and kind to me. It’s one of the funnier things that happened in my life, and I’ll always pinch myself over it.

[@SPQR-Z]

Oh hell yeah. Bring back the series with the original 60’s ship and today’s special effect

[@roustaboob]

And as a thought, the sound of the J2 fusion engine, still gives me chills just as it did in 1964. with out a doubt the most recognisable sound effect of all time.

[@georgevavoulis4758]

My favorite spaceship and those sound effects are amazing to this day . Love everything about the J2 and all the music went so well with show

[@jamesmaletsky1575]

The TARDIS Doctor Who's Ship is a lot more recognizable over the Jupiter 2's engine too me. When It comes to sound effects.

[@paulpeterson3923]

Lets take off

[@paulpeterson3923]

Can't wait midnight tonight we fly losty on at that time nice

[@paulpeterson3923]

I want that ship lol ha he

[@ericperkins3078]

I grew up with the Robinsons, Robot, and Dr. Smith. This brought shivers of nostalgia. How . . . utterly. . . beautiful.

[@stevebennet6539]

This is mesmerising to anyone who is old enough to remember it on B&W TV's.. You have done a fantastic job!

[@George-pp2hr]

The sound of the Jupiter engine was is most distinguished. This sound was used also for the Bat Mobile kind of and for 1968 Planet Of The Apes space craft before landing in the forbidden zone lake.. Great stuff.Smashing! 👍

[@martyjesuscarmenmartinez]

❤❤❤❤❤love this video Love the Jupiter 2

[@Tirana44]

This is a masterpiece! I’ve watched it so many times. The sound is just incredible. As a kid, Lost in Space was my all time favourite sci fi shows, and the Jupiter 2 is truly iconic. You’ve done her proud. Thanks.

[@Haselius00]

Thanks Tirana! I've been very busy these last 10 years but more is on the way :)

[@dennisnorried524]

I’m 61, grew up with Lost In Space, Jupiter 2 was my favorite, I have the series on dvd, who doesn’t that liked it. My favorite tv series when I was a kid, brings back great memories when I see this 🙂👍🏻

[@godoftheinterwebz]

Back when Dr Smith was constantly trying to molest Wil-yum?

[@timothythomas2705]

i have it on dvd too

[@kemosabe5648]

Wow, I remember watching the first episode on the back porch on my B&W 16 inch TV (long before Reruns) and the depicted Jupiter 2 launch was in 1997, a mere 32 years into the future and I thought to myself, WOW, I am going to live long enough to actually see this happen for real. Well we all know how that worked out and I am still waiting for the flying cars from the Jetsons cartoons too. Thanks for posting this clip

[@cheryl-annesymes5438]

Missing this show so much grew up watching every night

[@alancoker1459]

I could watch this a million times. Never gets old.

[@Haselius00]

Wow, thanks Alan!! As I've said many times in these comments, I made this on a little laptop and truly had no idea that there were so many people that resonated with it. I just made it because I loved the show as a kid and wanted to create something that was reminiscent of the original series. The Jupiter 2 rocks! :)

[@FredD.A.]

@@Haselius00, I have watched it a million times THANKS

[@johnnyhawkins43]

I was a superfan in the mid sixties and I am still one in late 2019s I guess I'll always be a super fan,always!!!!!!!,Long live LOST IN SPACE!!!!!!!!!!

[@BobReed58]

How many of us 50 somethings still get a thrill from hearing the J-2's engine's wind up for launch. Absolutely amazing sequence you created! Outstanding!

[@michaelalexander43]

The creativity that went into these computer graphics is astounding! I remember how enthralled I was as eight year old back in 1965 seeing the captivating special effects of the time. I did a quick math after seeing the future date October 16, 1997 and thought to myself; "wow, I'll be a old man of 40 years old by then" This magnificent and highly detailed re-imagined Jupiter 2 launch reconnected with my childhood chills and thrills from long ago.

[@Haselius00]

Thanks Michael! I feel the same way :).

[@George-pp2hr]

That is a wonderful reamagine of the Jupiter II . The engine sound is as always unforgettable. Thats incredibly done. My compliments to the maker or makers. Love it.👍✌️

[@kainnosgoth7336]

I can't agree more..the opening shot of Jupiter and it's moons, and the epic music, and the space station buzzing with activity. The feeling you get is nothing short of pure awe and amazement. It's a whole new twist, and the addition of the original sound FX from the TV show are the icing on an already great cake! This is truly georgeous, anad again, thank you, Haseilius, Alpha Control would be proud of you,

[@mortarmopp3919]

Twelve years later and it's still the best CG J2 out there.

[@Haselius00]

The preview did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ3YlnisfpaDj5Y

[@thedronedownunder3919]

OMG! My first fave show as a kid. This is bloody awesome. I love how you've incorporated the sounds from the original series. Felt like I was 5 years old again. Thank you.

For a time period of 1965 the spect effects were amazing!

[@BTScriviner]

This is still cool to watch 12 years later. Excellent work. 👍

[@luthermcgee3767]

2 years ago, I first saw this, and it was so well done that I had to see it once again. Friend, you have a suscriber.

[@Haselius00]

Thanks Luther! There are more videos to come, and I have posted quite a few since this original little movie from 11 years ago. Check my channel.

[@luthermcgee3767]

@@Haselius00 , I will. You've done an enormous job with the whole thing. And yes, I will keep an eye open for more. Oh yeah, it always urked me when throughout the series they would always mention "Jupiter 2" without a frame of reference. So when you put the ship on one of the moons of Jupiter, you cleared it up. Even if it wasn't in the original script, that doesn't matter, what mattered was that there was a frame of reference which all of us fans could relate to.

[@HRpuffnstuff23]

that was frigging spectacular!! I loved that ship and always wanted to be on it growing up

[@leg414]

Simply a great work of love....Do more of these please.....Peace

[@TyehimbaJahsi]

Ok ... THAT was pretty cool 😎!!

[@cekck]

Superfantastic!!! I felt like I was back in 1965,watching LOST IN SPACE for the very first time!

[@kevinmiller8191]

I find the Jupiter 2 to be a ship that never quite gets old. The design is still futuristic enough to hold its own today.

[@archerpiperii2690]

It is indeed a classic look/design.

[@RyckAZK]

I had so much fun watching this!

[@prevarctorII]

As a die hard LIS fan I tend to watch just about any related video posted on youtube. This was far and away the best I've seen. Well done. Loved the music too. Nice job.

[@robertmartinez1645]

Me too!!!! Love Irwin Allen shows!!!

[@paulpeterson3923]

We are bak in time so nice the chills

[@astralplane6182]

Absolutely fantastic! A real love-letter to the iconic original design. Also, extremely clever! Great little twists and insights, like how the base shuttles use versions of the same cylindrical lower drives, and the way the navigation table reaches to the top dome. Well done!

[@luthermcgee3767]

At this very instance, I'm watching the piolet episode of Lost in space. Angela cartwright is pretty as a pin. But, I'm just excited, and the irony is being excited by an episode more than 50 years old! It's really something that one can be still be inspired after half a century.

[@dougbowling1844]

I like the high tech twirly thingy

[@theninthconfiguration]

Hi Haselius00, We picked "The Ninth Configuration" as a band name as Gordon Storey (keyboards) worked for many years in a mental health hospital here in England. So, you can see the connection with the film. I just love the film. It is also the film critic Mark Kermode's favourite film I believe. We used some footage from said film in our video "Hope" Your work is amazing. Kudos to you. Best wishes. TNC.

[@Haselius00]

Thanks for the explanation! You are free to use clips from the video as you wish. I look forward to seeing your video!

[@Haselius00]

Also, let me know if you would like an uncompressed version of the video. The KZbin compression algorithm degrades the original posted video. I have the original archived.

[@joesinkovits6591]

This is AWESOME! How have I not seen this until now? Thank you for this amazing production!

[@Haselius00]

Thanks Joe! I appreciate it. As I have said before, this was just a little project I put together on an old laptop over 10 years ago. Never really expected it to make much of a splash. But I'm happy that there are many people still around that loved the original series!

[@LAWLESSKING]

this was really impressive!!!

[@johncreed2627]

As of 2022 in the US, many Americans would love to be on the Jupiter these days!

[@Haselius00]

I'm one of them. ;)

[@eyecomeinpeace2707]

Wow! I was totally blown away. Twelve years later and this video is still the bomb. Love the graphics, the music and that sound and the updated J2 but still keeping the saucer shape design.

[@Haselius00]

Thanks! I've been neglectful in recent years, but I really am planning on updating some videos of the original (and greatest) flying saucer of all time. :)

[@ethanjones2366]

This is very cool! The abysmal "Lost in Space" feature film made several years ago should've had a Jupiter 2 launch sequence very similar to this. It would've made the film a little more bearable.

[@michaelsmith697]

I agree. The movie was abysmal. They could have used the real Jupiter 2 and made it more realistic. By “realistic” in referring to the original series type ship. Not realistic in today’s style of movie rocket ships which are in my opinion ugly and too way out.

[@fmlazar]

@@michaelsmith697 I don't think that the Jupiter 2 in any form could be considered... "realistic" although the one on Netflix comes the closest.... until it acquired magic alien tech....or the magic alien tech acquired it.

[@philipcunningham4979]

The Juniper 2 on Netflix Series was based on the Juniper 2 in 1998 film

[@leifskjoldal8042]

I must of watched this 20 times already nothing like those Jupiter 2 engines

[@michaelshea5622]

The CGI is fantastic and the music score perfect. A job well done. I do miss the old Jupiter.

[@michealtaylor1297]

Did you notice the Star Fleet like shuttle craft moving throughout the launch complex. BOO!!

[@lordofthestings]

That was really cool. Thank you.

[@KneelB4Bacon]

The Jupiter 2 had awesome sound effects. Way ahead of its time.

[@kenwshmt]

its the building air conditioner, sped up and revirbed. if you listen to your house or your work air conditioning, you will hear it slowly resonate.

[@rachanarai327]

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[@barryckirby]

I have, from time to time, watched this video, for the past couple of years. It still Intrigues me! I am however, still waiting for " Part Two"! I was born in 1964, Lost In Space, still holds a special place with me.

[@stephenmassey2682]

Nice, the deployment of devices and Nav. System start up gave the launch a realistic feel to the ship.

[@elleene204]

How abs💖lutely amazing and beautiful...sight and sound!👍

[@ron91874]

Amazing...Great job!

[@richardkoon5544]

Loved it. I'm on my way to Alpha Cen....

[@armadillozenith]

That is beautiful. I love the window covers, hatches and scanners, readouts onscreen.. all that. Very smooth and clean.

[@SeansCafe]

This amazing! Like candy for the soul. I love the mix of styles between the classic look and feel of the original show and the additions, which bring into the 21st century. Can't wait for more....!!

[@amkaen]

Well, that was pretty cool! Can't help but love that whole 60's sci-fi technology!

[@caribeandude1]

This is the coolest thing I've seen of Lost in Space ever. Superb job. Thank you for this.

[@rikkitabaras]

Love the Jupiter 2!! The sound of the fusion core makes on take off is music to my ears

[@philking6444]

I remember because "Lost in Space " was on Wednesday night and my mom was a big fan so I always missed the first part of "Batman ". I still went and saw the movie w/bill hurt and Matt le blanc. Gary oldman is "Dr.Smith" . I also watched the new show, but haven't seen it all

[@JWC-AirWalker]

Wow, stunning. Excellent mix of music, SFX, and visual design. The liftoff sequence is the bomb.

[@chuckmaddison2924]

An old Jupiter taking off never gets boring. Would have to be the best ever created even walking over Star Wars.

[@kenwshmt]

i so love the sound of the 3 engines energizing.

[@craigchabot8892]

Very nicely done! Thank you

[@poky1958]

When I was a kid, I used to build the Jupiter 2 out of pie tins and aluminim foil. Im thinking about doing that again!!

[@WC3POchannel10A]

Sooooo sweeeet! I liked how the astrogator dropped from the ceiling. You do not know how much this makes me smile. Thank you.

[@edvargas2528]

I have viewed your Amazing videos many times and want to thank you. I hope you have gotten through this difficult period and hope to see more of your fantastic work. Thanks again.

[@Haselius00]

Thanks Ed! I am well. I haven't had much time in the last 5 years to devote to my Jupiter 2 hobby. But there is more to come!

[@rickcurtis2983]

Wow..truly amazing work..thank you!!

[@jerrycallaio5130]

Just Excellent!

[@Haselius00]

Thanks Jerry!

[@JackthecatV424]

As a longtime CATIA modeler and Blender noob, I look at this and just can't believe my eyes. This is a masterpiece! You got everything just right. I grew up watching this show and you captured the entire look and feel. I felt like I was watching the show again but with "blow your mind" SFX. I can"t thank you enough.

[@patrickruggiero6747]

Wow, that was amazing!

[@edvargas2528]

Thank you for this incredible video. As a life long fan of Lost in Space, you have added additional happy memories of the First Family in Space and their Spectacular Space Ship!!!! I hope to enjoy continued trips on the Jupiter 2. Amazing Work!!!!!!!

[@Haselius00]

Thank YOU, Ed!! You are very kind. This was made a long time ago (in Internet years :) ) I am working on updates and will be posting more content soon.

[@pajs1000]

I was a young boy back in the 60's when this classic TV series came out. Well done! More please?

[@tracynation239]

An excellent video showing. Kudos on the ship details. ♡ T.E.N.

[@Haselius00]

Thanks, Tracy!

[@21MMM55]

Every single time I see this seems like the first.What you do is more than a skill. An exemplary talent to be admired. Well Done...

[@moelight3847]

Spectacular job on the recreation. I've always loved the Jupiter 2 except for its propulsion location & center of gravity, it wouldn't move forward. So in my mind I've combined the Jupiter 2 & the Flying Sub from the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea to get a more realistic space traveling machine. I still love this clip as it is though - nice.

[@Haselius00]

I reconstructed and expanded the size of the Jupiter 2 about 7 years ago to something that actually made physical sense. A diameter of 98 feet made everything work out. The lower deck would work perfectly in a ship that size. And as part of the reconstruction, there was room for gravity modulators that propelled the ship laterally as you suggest. They were able to shape the propulsion field depending upon if it was in a gravity well or in interstellar space. And in interstellar space, it would make the most sense that the ship moves in the direction of its vertical axis.

[@PETERJOHN101]

@@Haselius00 I didn't follow the OPs objection to the ship's propulsion system. No where in the series was the Jupiter 2 powered by kinetic energy, meaning thrust. A craft powered by means of anti-gravity would have the ability to move through space regardless of its aerodynamic configuration.

[@guyfromsac1]

Wow, so well done! I dreamed of seeing something like this as a child 50 years ago when the show was on.

[@mustang0464]

That was without doubt the best LIS animation I've seen to date. You are da man ! Let's see more of this fantastic work.

[@zachkatsihtis4152]

This is an accountable conception of what LIS should have been; it was supposed to be a space adventure; the writers ruined its purpose after the first year; but we still love it… always.

[@itsmegp46]

When I watch these youtube vids, the series on Hulu, I feel like I'm 10 years old again back in 1965. Thank you.

[@Jr-qo4ls]

This is still awesome.

[@eddiedulko4937]

This man would have to be the most outstanding exponent of CGI Ninja there is!!!!! Grew up with Lost in Space & believe me I am a Lost in Space tragic to this day & this video is the distillation of pure refined excellence!

[@Haselius00]

Thanks Eddie! Glad you liked it. More to come... :)

[@georgeknott767]

Dear Haselius00: I turn 64 in July, 2021. And, l first saw Irwin Allen's "Lost in Space," all three seasons, all those decades ago, as a young boy. However, this is the first time l have viewed and heard the actual takeoff noise, and engine? emissions of the Jupiter 2 in your presentation. Man, what a beautiful craft i.e., disc, in all its glory. Did Irwin Allen know what he created with Lost in Space? Personally, l feel the takeoff noise from its propulsion engine(s)? should have been markably louder. And this includes it's emissions, if any too. For example a gross loaded F-111 at takeoff power: max.mil.power, will give you an idea of "Loud noise." I expect the same from the Jupiter 2. No less. What a gal. Keep her flying. Lastly, about 11 yeàrs ( 2009/2010 ) ago, l bought my young nephew, Joshua, my brother's younger son, he was about 7, a DVD boxed set of all three seasons of "Lost in Space." Man. And, my parting words to Joshua were: this TV Space Show will send you to the stars. Enjoy. The music to the opening credits of Season 3, in my biased, humble opinion, blast the opening theme credits of Season 1 and 2 out of this galaxy! Further than Alpha Centauri could be. This begs the question:"Why was'nt a movie made of it. I refer only to the 1960's TV show ( Not this recent jump start, retread of a movie ). Thank you. End. .

[@godoftheinterwebz]

There is a movie. It sucks

[@kianjoseph]

Very cool that you spent the time to make this. Thank you.

[@Haselius00]

Thanks kianjoseph!

[@hotrodbod1]

This really was brilliant... A great Job. I never knew the Guidance system was part of the top bubble...lol...It works seemlessly and makes so MUCH sense!!!! I'm AWED!!!

[@mdouglaswray]

Nicely done! Loved that series. The audio f/x help too - love that singing star drive!

[@nps820]

i am a die hard ''lost in space'' fan and this animation sequence is b r e a t h t a k i n g .....peace.

[@marcellamcduffie8218]

I Love to hear the engines when the spaceship lifts off.

[@KamauNwabudike]

I would love to see a updated version of this in 1080p.

[@Haselius00]

Me too. :) I may revisit this modest video. I did this on a little Lenovo laptop with limited computing power, so I had to restrict it to 640 x 480. I now have a lot more power available, so we'll see!

[@michaelstout157]

I just watched this it was awesome and gave me chills. Excellent work

[@TheHyperdrive99]

i've said it before and i'll say it a million times..."thank you for making the JUPITER2 the bad-ass she deserves to be!!!"

[@billaccord717]

...and no Dr. Smith to ruin it just like how it was ruined in the tv show.

[@luxinterior3085]

@@billaccord717 Nonsense you bubble-headed boobie, anyone can fly this contraption. Ah yes, it's as simple as pushing this button over here.... Click...AAAHHHH!!!! LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO NOW YOU TIN PLATED DUNCE!!!! I'LL CORRECT IT WITH THIS BUTTON OVER HERE!!!.... CLICK....AAAHHHH!!! HELP ME, PLEASE!!!! AAAHHHH!!! GET OUT OF MY WAY YOU TRAITOROUS JUNK PILE!!!

[@rocketrelics]

Amazing! This is a beautiful piece of work and what the movie should have been like. I like the music!

[@Haselius00]

I would just like to say thanks to everyone who has enjoyed this video. It has now reached over 400,000 views. It is a testament to the enduring charm of the original TV show and the passion of the fans. I hope I've captured just a little bit of the fantastic design sensibilities of Robert Kinoshita (the designer of the Jupiter 2 and the mighty c57D from Forbidden Planet) I haven't posted new work in a while but there is more to come! :)

[@rotorr22]

Still incredible work. Might be interesting to use NASA images and update the colors of Jupiter and its moons. Hard to believe politics has kept this show from being rebooted until Netflix's recent announcement. Watch them screw it up like JJ did to Trek. The proposed fan web series would have been more interesting.

[@michaelwhalen2442]

How do they generate those incredible sound effects?!?

[@ewaf88]

Hi Robert designed both robots from FB and LOS but I can't find any record that he designed the C57D although he did help redesign the J2 from a single to double deck. Do you have a link to any site which says he designed the C57D - Wiki has no details - thanks

[@3dartistguy]

Haselius00 your work is excellent

[@brianstover4732]

AWESOME being a J2 fan I wish they would have done something like this for the Netflix reboot, !!!!!

[@GEH737]

Absolutely incredible - the attention to detail is beyond remarkable. Simply saying 'thank you' hardly seems adequate. I'm really looking foward to anything else you might do with this.

[@johnrum8511]

Watching this video of the J2 is the most coolest thing I have ever seen of a space ship! Thank You, Johnnyrum

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Never get tired of watching Jupiter 2. This is such great work. I ran across your channel today (2024.03.23).

[@CurtisAmusements]

NIIIIIIIIIICE... Just the sort of perfect launch it would've been, if Dr. Smith hadn't sabotaged the mission... Very groovy vibe when the Jupiter clears Earth's atmosphere... Great job, and a favorite now.

[@fmlazar]

Actually it's clearing Callisto which doesn't have an atmosphere.

[@michealtaylor1297]

I believe the addition of the Dr Smith character was to provide viable interest in competition with shows like Mary Tyler Moore and the Jeffersons. Comedy was much easier to sell then was complicated sci-fi.

[@NicBunnymen]

You can count me in I'm a Lost In Space fan and love Jupiter 2. Love the music so ''out of this worl'', the creaters of this show were way ahead in their time. Thanks for the upload and please keep uploading, need more and more of this.Thanks.

[@GeorgiaJen]

seriously cool!

[@granddad2002]

I liked that you took the nostalgia and blended it with dynamic CGI. If they should ever 'special edition' the Lost in Space series, you proved it could be done.

[@YODAMAN5]

AWESOME.

[@Thunderstormwitch]

Loved it when the astrogator came down! I've always loved the Jupiter II spacecraft!