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SpaceX to launch Starlink satelllites from California; sonic boom expected

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 23 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 6:09 p.m. PST, visible across the state.
Residents reported seeing the rocket, with some capturing photos shortly after the launch, including viewers from West Sacramento and Vacaville.
SpaceX indicated that sonic booms might be heard in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties during the launch.
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage is expected to land safely on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific Ocean.

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Santa Cruz Sentinel

Photo | SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base visible in Santa Cruz

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base near Lompoc could be seen in the skies over Santa Cruz Monday evening. The company launched 23 Starlink satellites from Pad 4E at Vandenberg on Monday at 6:09 p.m.

11 days ago

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BBC News

SpaceX Falcon 9 blazes across the night sky with Starlink mission

The Falcon 9 launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base and was captured on camera by residents along the west coast of North America.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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Fox 10 Phoenix

SpaceX Falcon 9 launch visible in Arizona

The rocket took off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and was seen in the sky across Arizona. The rocket was launched to put 23 new Starlink satellites into low orbit.

11 days ago

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KCRA 3

'What's in the sky?': SpaceX rocket could be seen across California sky

A SpaceX launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California could be seen from across the state, which prompted concern from some who were unaware of the project.

11 days ago·Sacramento, United States

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KYMA

Locals witness SpaceX satellite launch

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - SpaceX has launched satellites Monday night from a Space Force Base in California. The launch includes 23 Starlink satellites in the Falcon 9. Locals were able to see the launch all the way from Yuma, Arizona. Take a look at some photos taken by locals in our gallery below: The post Locals witness SpaceX satellite launch appeared first on KYMA.

12 days ago

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KUTV

Utahns get clear view of Space X launching 23 satellites

It looks like Utahns got a clear view of SpaceX launching 23 satellites out of the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.The satellites were launched Monday

12 days ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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