SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket illuminates Southern California skies with a dazzling sunset spectacle: photos
Alex Mead
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California, on April 1, 2024. The launch, delayed by four days, took place at 7:30 PM and provided residents of Southern California with a spectacular light show at sunset. The rocket carried 22 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.
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