B Condensate around rocket spin? Why?

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The discussion focuses on the observation of vapor condensate around a rocket during its launch. Participants note that the vapor appears to flow around the rocket rather than spin, influenced by wind direction. At specific timestamps, such as 0:40 and 1:00, the vapor trail is highlighted as it moves around the rocket's structure. The analysis emphasizes the visual impact of wind on the vapor's behavior during the launch. Overall, the conversation clarifies the dynamics of vapor movement in relation to rocket launches.
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I just look at a rocket leaving his lunch pad.
Vapor condensate spin around the rocket.
at 0:40
 
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At 0:44? Looks like wind was blowing from the right of the camera. It's not spinning, just flowing around the obstacle.
 
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Yes, and you can see this better at about 1:00. Right after the astronaut speaks, there is a shot of the rocket high in the sky, and the vapor trail can be clearly seen flowing around the left side of the vehicle; to the right side, and then out and down to the left.
 
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