SpaceX Rocket Spotted Flying Over Virginia Beach

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was seen streaking across the sky over Virginia in the early hours of Wednesday, July 3, after liftoff from Florida.

This footage was recorded by Ram Aikat, who said he spotted the “amazing” sight by complete chance while enjoying his morning coffee in Virginia Beach.

SpaceX said it launched 20 Starlink satellites into orbit to “act as cellphone towers in space.” Credit: Ram Aikat via Storyful

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