The Random Spotter

I fly 'em all around the world 🚀✈️

After mating the Pegasus rocket carrying Katalyst's LINK spacecraft, Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Stargazer L-1011 aircraft departed from the Wallops airfield. NASA Wallops' ability to support both spacecraft and Pegasus rocket integration within weeks of each other streamlined the path for this mission to boost the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory later this summer.

The aircraft will make its way to the Marshall Islands ahead of the mission to boost Swift. Katalyst’s robotic servicing spacecraft will launch on Pegasus to rendezvous with Swift and raise its altitude, extending its science mission lifespan.

Credit: NASA/Jamie Adkins

WHO WANTS TO SEE A ROCKET LAUNCH??

As long as cell service allows, I'll bring you a wide shot of the SpaceX Starlink 17-36 Falcon 9 rocket launch tonight from Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA!! Please join us around 7pm PT, launch time is currently scheduled for 7:37pm PT.

See y'all there!!

https://youtube.com/live/A0qBRykRMYY?feature=share

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Plane Jockey Rudy has stepped down as co-host of Airline Videos Live. It’s hard to put into words what the last 5 years have meant—so many moments, memories, and milestones that wouldn’t have been the same without him.

We’re incredibly grateful for everything Rudy brought to the channel and this community, and we wish him all the best as he continues to devote his time to teaching and other endeavors.

Even though I missed out on a Dreamlifter departure by less than 10 minutes (don’t get me started on why), and we couldn’t live stream because of periodic rain, it was still an incredible opportunity to see this airfield up close and personal.

A huge thank you to the Boeing Future of Flight Museum for allowing me to take in these sights and sounds from their amazing observation deck!! Highlight video(s) to come soon over on YouTube! Make sure you join us over there as well.

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🔴📹 UPCOMING LIVE STREAMS!! ✈️🌲

Get ready, y'all - we're going to SEA next!! In mid-February, we're looking to bring you some streams from a few different locations - SEA, BFI, PAE...a long shot, but maybe even a drive up to YVR?? - so keep your notifications TURNED ON to ALL. We hope to see everyone there for some awesome views and great community chat together!!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7PycIr-O5Io9kgZHXRQOYg?sub_confirmation=1

Oh my, I am still at a loss of words! This morning's stream was obviously one for the record books on this channel - but what better setting than to reach 1,000 subscribers on a stream with Lufthansa's B748 Retro "Yankee Tango"!! Thank you all again so very much, from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate you all, and look forward to bringing more content to you in the future!!

Make sure if you havent already, head over to our main presence on YouTube for all the aviation fun!!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7PycIr-O5Io9kgZHXRQOYg?sub_confirmation=1