PHOTOS: San Diego gazes up as SpaceX rocket launches into sky

April 1, 2024

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink internet satellites headed to low-Earth orbit on Monday evening, much to the awe of many San Diegans.

The rocket was sent off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, located west of Santa Barbara.

The launch was originally planned for last Thursday (March 28) but was postponed several days due to the wet weather.

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SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit on April 1, 2024. (NBC 7 San Diego)

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch could be seen from San Diego on April 1, 2024. (Ron Greene)

Trails from the Falcon 9 rocket launch could be seen across San Diego. (Dick H.)

SpaceX rocket soars over Carlsbad on April 1, 2024. (Carl Knepler)

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch could be seen from San Diego on April 1, 2024. (Patrick Ellis/BlueFrog Productions)

A viewer could see SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch in Jamul on April 1, 2024. (Stephanie Perez)

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