SpaceX had another successful launch from Vandenberg, which could be seen across Southern California skies Tuesday night.
The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off at 8:40 p.m., carrying 20 Starlink internet satellites into orbit.
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If you were looking outside, you may have seen the rocket's vapor trail illuminated against the dark sky. This is known as the twilight phenomenon and the conditions were just right for it.
βThis is the fifth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched USSF-62 and three Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean,β SpaceX said on their website.
Take a look at the rocket launch through San Diegan's eyes:
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![The rocket's trail was more vividTuesday night due to weather conditions.](https://media.nbcsandiego.com/2024/06/tamrawarner-spacex-launch.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&resize=218%2C123)
![Kim DeCew captured the SpaceX rocket streaking across San Diego.](https://media.nbcsandiego.com/2024/06/Kim-DeCew-spacex.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&resize=218%2C123)
![SpaceX rocket streaks across sky](https://media.nbcsandiego.com/2024/06/tamrawarner-spacex-launch.jpeg?w=900)