Cosmic 'jellyfish' wows skywatchers after SpaceX launch | Space photo of the day for Oct. 14, 2026 - Space
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch created a visual phenomenon known as a 'space jellyfish' that was visible to observers along the US East Coast. The mission, CRS-35, successfully delivered cargo to the International Space Station.
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Did you see a gigantic, glowing jellyfish in the night sky early on Tuesday morning (Oct. 13)? If so, it's not an alien invasion (sorry); it was SpaceX launching its latest mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
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