In SpaceX broadcasts, the public sees more than just raw telemetry.
A single tile stays visible at all times, showing:
Mission elapsed time
Speed and altitude
Milestones reached (Max-Q, stage separation) and what’s next
Engine state and spacecraft orientation
As the mission advances, widgets adapt — e.g., switching to orbital view once in space.
This keeps viewers oriented across every phase, without disrupting monitoring of the event.
Concepts that could be taken from this visualization:
- Keep key information always visible
- Anticipate upcoming events
- Adapt visuals to match the current operating context
Would be interested to hear any comments about this visualization approach.
Abel Padilla