Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket on record-breaking 36th flight
SpaceX achieves a milestone as a Falcon 9 rocket completes a record-breaking 36th flight, creating notable visual effects in the night sky.
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SpaceX successfully executed a Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral. Coverage from WCNC, WFTV, WKMG, and Florida Today highlights the event, noting the appearance of a 'space jellyfish' effect in the sky.
Observers in North Carolina reported seeing the launch as it illuminated the pre-dawn horizon. Future reports will track the successful recovery of the booster and the continuation of the mission following the early morning liftoff.
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Quick answers
What is the significance of this launch?
The launch marks the 36th flight for this specific Falcon 9 rocket, setting a new record for flight frequency.
What caused the visual effect reported in the sky?
Coverage identifies the visual phenomenon observed by onlookers as a 'space jellyfish' effect.
Where did the launch take place?
The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Coverage (5)
- Pictures, video show SpaceX launch from South Carolina, Georgia WYFF · 3h ago
- 'Wow': SpaceX launch lit up the North Carolina sky before sunrise WCNC · 3h ago
- SpaceX set for early morning Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral WFTV · 10h ago
- Florida SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s the science behind it. WKMG · 10h ago
- Live SpaceX launch updates: Early Thursday liftoff from Florida Florida Today · 10h ago broke it first
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