A stunning light show illuminated the night sky in Arizona as spectators witnessed the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. The reusable two-stage rocket took off at approximately 7:30 p.m., leaving a trail of light visible in both Phoenix and Tucson.
Photos and videos of the event flooded social media, with stargazers sharing their sightings on various platforms. The Falcon 9 rocket successfully landed vertically on the droneship “Of Course I Still Love You” in the Pacific Ocean, marking its 10th launch and landing.
The rocket’s upper stage was on a mission to deliver 22 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit. Vandenberg Space Force Base, located in Central California near the small town of Vandenberg Village, serves as a key launch site for SpaceX missions.
With Lompoc and Santa Maria as the closest cities to the base, the stunning light show in the night sky captivated spectators and space enthusiasts alike. The successful launch and landing of the Falcon 9 rocket further solidified SpaceX’s reputation for innovation and advancement in the space industry.
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