SpaceX successfully launched 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from California on March 18, 2024, at 7:28 p.m. PDT, marking the company's 10th launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base this year. The launch, which was part of the Starlink 7-16 mission using a Falcon 9 rocket, was widely observed across Southern California, Arizona, and other Southwest states, creating a mesmerizing 'jellyfish' vapor trail visible in the night sky. With weather conditions 80% go, this event generated significant public interest, with many residents sharing their awe-inspiring views and experiences of the launch on social media. The successful deployment of the satellites was confirmed by SpaceX, further advancing the company's mission to enhance global internet coverage through its Starlink constellation.
Falcon 9 launches @Starlink satellites to orbit from California https://t.co/06MvgZzv0W
Rocket seen in Phoenix night sky https://t.co/HjNCMx4sTO
🌌 Spectacular sight alert! Thousands are marveling at a "jellyfish" vapor trail lighting up the night sky 🚀 📍 #LosAngeles #California This mesmerizing display, visible from Southern California to Arizona, comes courtesy of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg AFB.… https://t.co/LM3SmA43vd
SpaceX launch lights up Southern California sky https://t.co/HArTLYUlGi
Photo gallery: Sunset rocket launch shines in Southern Utah sky #stgeorge #cedarcity #southernutah https://t.co/I6wLhn9hcF
SpaceX satellite launch from California seen across Arizona: https://t.co/CLkyOKANG5 https://t.co/7QEWZu8poq
DID YOU SEE IT? SpaceX Falcon 9 launch could be seen Monday night throughout the Valley. A plume was visible across some Southwest states. 📸 Donna Dunsford & Jeremy Lindeman https://t.co/KDOjbFM9IY
Falcon 9 plume lighting up the night sky https://t.co/1cBttEfEb0
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launch seen from Phoenix, Tucson night sky. Check it out here https://t.co/MzU6dWwhzY
SpaceX Falcon9 launch in Southern California tonight https://t.co/0802NvzrVh
Spectacular sight over Los Angeles tonight as SpaceX launched 22 Starlink satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base https://t.co/uavEAKrfE5
SpaceX launch! We’re living in the future. https://t.co/ol6R0PUjsG
AIR7 HD captures initial launch of SpaceX rocket from Vandenberg https://t.co/XVzUbka6mg https://t.co/UlQYj9nX82
🚨BREAKING: ALIENS IN THE SKY? No - SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket in Action! https://t.co/Udz0kDkQgG
"SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launch seen from Phoenix, Tucson night sky. Check it out here." (via @lillianmboyd1) https://t.co/BcD5jz8QyR
Photos from City Terrace and Echo Park of the trail left by tonight's SpaceX rocket launch. https://t.co/BhSiXhvNBa
The launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with 22 Starlink satellites is viewed from Huntington Beach at dusk after taking off from Vandenberg Space Force Base Monday, March 18, 2024. @latimes @latimesphotos #SpaceX https://t.co/auNu0DKngw
🚀✨ Witness the stunning SpaceX rocket launch illuminating Utah's sky? Share your photos and videos at https://t.co/rfXQN8DMSi! MORE DETAILS/ PHOTOS: https://t.co/WivXbatNIi https://t.co/DihxrW2UIb
Successful deployment of @Starlink satellites confirmed
It looked like a giant white comet shot across the Valley’s skies on Monday night — but it was actually a rocket. https://t.co/FuIb6qCQbV
Aliens aren't coming to California. SpaceX launch leaves streak of light over LA skies https://t.co/m6Y55SIufD
🚨#BREAKING: Thousands of people are witnessing a spectacular jellyfish vapor across night sky 📌#LosAngeles | #California Currently, across Southern California and into Arizona, millions are witnessing a spectacular event after SpaceX launched their Falcon 9 rocket from… https://t.co/7BkyD6jQbS
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket flying over my place in LA. #spacex #falcon9 #rocket #LA #starlink https://t.co/7PsUQOLUjA
No, aliens are not coming to California. A SpaceX launch leaves a streak of light over the Los Angeles skies. https://t.co/xiHI7nTagB https://t.co/ow9PnpldFV
WHAT WAS THAT IN THE SKY? SpaceX launch in post-storm skies creates long plume visible throughout SoCal https://t.co/XVzUbka6mg https://t.co/vMNFXUf0d9
What was that in the sky? SpaceX launch creates long, trailing plume visible throughout SoCal skies https://t.co/XVzUbka6mg
Falcon 9 launch over Tucson, Arizona moments ago! Captured via drone. Video coming soon! @spacex #spacex #falcon9 #rocketlaunch https://t.co/x6pFdZb5Z6
I saw the Space X launch in real time here in LA and was convinced the world was ending lol.
HOLY FALCON 9 SPACE JELLYFISH WOW https://t.co/6nJjmpTFHN
I have seen 100s of Falcon launches in Florida, but this California one definitely ranks up there! Unreal to see the booster and fairing for that long after stage separation and fairing separation. Great job @SpaceX team!!! #26 https://t.co/9hup9lBKvs
Went out to take the dog on a walk and this was lighting up the sky. Super impressive sight to randomly witness and it’s crazy how launches are mostly regarded as non-events at this point. https://t.co/jyJNyx3Cx5
Launch of SpaceX Starlink satellites seen over Phoenix https://t.co/uJZVQ8gVU7
Ok that @SpaceX launch was pretty incredible to see https://t.co/nZ8TBJbQQZ
Many of you saw this just moments ago! This is the #SpaceX rocket crossing the sky as seen from the #BigBear area. @knxnews @ALERTCalifornia https://t.co/InY7CdNNBx
Just saw @SpaceX launch over Solana. https://t.co/DfneQZzstr
Night sky in Southern California. https://t.co/kDOfpWB2xp
If you noticed a strange object shooting through the sky a few mins ago in Vegas it was SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch of 22 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. #vegas #spacex https://t.co/R81sYRFRUk
#SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch out of #Vandenberg, California. #Tucson https://t.co/7imvdihWPM
My mind is blown. Just saw it heading up over Southern California on its way to orbit. Wow. 🤯 https://t.co/jjNYcGx3QA https://t.co/luGohqyobZ
Weird thing in the sky over SoCal! https://t.co/Q4KvYmrPqK
Absolutely mesmerizing watching the rocket launch in person go right over my house. The noise and the speed.
Watch Falcon 9 launch @Starlink satellites to orbit https://t.co/ZKRd48kkot
Propellant is flowing into Falcon 9 ahead of tonight’s 10th Vandenberg launch of the year
Less than one hour, weather is 80% go and all systems are ready for tonight’s launch of 22 @Starlink satellites from California
SpaceX launching 22 Starlink satellites from California tonight https://t.co/KLFwPQTgIp https://t.co/R4yi6F3NgY
Targeting Monday, March 18 for a Falcon 9 launch of 22 @Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from California → https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK
🚀 ROCKET LAUNCH ALERT! 🚀 @SpaceX #Falcon9 @Starlink 7-16 mission Vandenberg SLC-4E Monday, March 18, 2024 7:28 p.m. PDT Sunset is 7:04 p.m. PDT tonight THIS COULD LIGHT UP THE SKY! LOOK WEST! https://t.co/VDV93nFp84
🚀 SpaceX - Starshield Satellites 🛰 https://t.co/7XslIEcyCT
NEWS: SpaceX has launched over 6,000 Starlink satellites to orbit to date. They are not stopping here. With Starship, the team will be able to launch more satellites, with more capabilities, to orbit. https://t.co/jBCyflqilU
Utah's recent high winds and air moisture have been shaping cloud formations that are anything but boring.😮☁️ Share any crazy clouds you've spotted: https://t.co/rfXQN8Df2K 📍: (1), (2) Kaysville (3) Centerville 📸: (1) Lucy Schwab (2) Pyper Van Sant (3) M.J. Jackson https://t.co/bEPC3tBEyl
This view from Mexico of the Starship launch is incredible https://t.co/R5zKXG3zhD