SpaceX rocket launch creates incredible 'space jellyfish' visible throughout US East Coast (photos) - Space
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch created a visually striking 'space jellyfish' effect visible across the U.S. East Coast. The phenomenon occurred during the CRS-35 mission, which delivered cargo to the International Space Station.
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The event highlights the increasing frequency of commercial space launches and their visibility to the general public, sparking interest in aerospace activities.
Launches & Spacecraft SpaceX rocket launch creates incredible 'space jellyfish' visible throughout US East Coast (photos) News By Josh Dinner Published 13 October 2026 "My mind jumped between two thoughts: that is just beautiful beyond belief, and it is the end of the world."
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Click for next article (Image credit: Ellen Alence) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Rockets are launching to space on a near-daily basis these days, but short of livestreaming a liftoff from the comfort of your Wi-Fi router, relatively few spectators are in the right place and time to see one with their own eyes.
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