Second launch of Japan's H3 vehicle, trajectory, and one amazing powerslide

[cvanc]

Holy crap what a trajectory. The second stage had to turn so hard for so long the velocity was almost flat for over a minute. Under thrust.

Reminds me of the fun I used to have in rear wheel drive cars

 

[bad_idea]

Removed. My assertion was dubious when I thought about it.

 

[kuririn]

Shortly after the SRBs dropped the rocket seemed to turn sideways.



Graphic of the trajectory.