Tuesday, April 7, 2026 6:24AM
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KABC) — You may have seen something bright light up the night sky on Monday. It was another successful SpaceX rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
The Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit lifted off around 7:50 p.m., creating a dazzling display that was seen over a large area.
Eyewitness News viewers across Southern California spotted the rocket as it left behind a bright plume in the skies.
SpaceX’s previous launch date was set for Sunday, but it was pushed back due to weather conditions.
SpaceX said residents in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties may have heard one or more sonic booms during the launch.
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