Space shuttle rocket booster test – Speed – BBC

Jeremy Clarkson heads to Mississippi where NASA test their Space Shuttle solid rocket boosters. Consuming half a million gallons of fuel, they generate the thrust needed to propel astronauts into space. They’re a tad noisy too! Great clip from the series ‘Speed’, presented by Jeremy Clarkson. Go to http://www.youtube.com/TopGear to see a full list of all high quality videos available on the Top Gear YouTube channel and don’t forget to visit http://www.topgear.com for all the latest news and car reviews.