‘What’s in the sky?’: SpaceX rocket could be seen across California sky – KCRA Sacramento
Source: KCRA Sacramento
A SpaceX rocket launched 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.
According to a news release from SpaceX, it was a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff was set for 6:09 p.m.
While Vandenberg is in Santa Barbara County, the satellites could be seen from Northern California.
KCRA received photos and videos from viewers across the Sacramento region wondering what they were seeing.
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KCRA viewer Christine Johnson was walking her dogs in north Natomas when she saw this in the sky.
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KCRA viewer Sabrina Hammer shared this video from the Stockton area. They were with others in a car on an interstate when the rocket blasted across the sky.(Editor’s note: This video was edited for formatting and to remove audio.)
Eric Larson spotted the rocket from Vineyard. He said he snapped the photo at 6:13 p.m., just minutes after the launch.
Viewer Mark from West Sacramento took this snapshot of the rocket.
Jayden Lacy spotted the rocket in the Browns Valley area of Vacaville. They said they took the photo around 6:15 p.m., minutes after the launch.
Brian Williams took this photo of the rocket from Denair.
Gloria Carrillo was on a walk in Sonora when she spotted this in the sky.
KCRA viewer Charlie took this photo in Orangevale. They said the sight dissipated within 15 minutes.
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