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And a somewhat clearer Space X image.... by Chuck Gerber

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And a somewhat clearer Space X image....

The launches of the Falcon 9 are getting to be an almost weekly event here (dogs aren't too happy) --- here's a somewhat more detailed image as it leaves our atmosphere.
First stage lasts 161 seconds and gets moving at about 3,360 MPH -- Second stage gets fast at 5,590 MPH (Note the average bullet travels only 1,700 miles per hour).
What really blows my mind is the 12 MPH it's traveling when she so gently (and loudly) touches back down.

Nolan Ready for Launch by smac482

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Nolan Ready for Launch

Waiting for the rocket to launch from Vandenberg SFB

SpaceX Launch 3-18-24 by smac482

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SpaceX Launch 3-18-24

Rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base which put 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. Taken from my home in Santa. Barbara. This is a minute or two after launch.

SpaceX Launch 3-18-24 by smac482

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SpaceX Launch 3-18-24

Rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base which put 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. Taken from my home in Santa. Barbara. The rocket is heading away now.

SpaceX Launch 3-18-24 by smac482

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SpaceX Launch 3-18-24

Rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base which put 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. Taken from my home in Santa. Barbara. Just before separation from the booster.

SpaceX Launch 3-18-24 by smac482

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SpaceX Launch 3-18-24

Rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base which put 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. Taken from my home in Santa. Barbara. A few minutes into the launch, already many miles away.

T+ about 3 minutes, much farther down range. Second stage booster has ignited; first stage slowing and drifting behind. by Dave_Lawrence

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T+ about 3 minutes, much farther down range.  Second stage booster has ignited; first stage slowing and drifting behind.

Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, about 40 miles away. Payload is faintly visible; discreet burn of the nine engines suggested. Approaching the end of 1st stage burn at about T+ 2:30. by Dave_Lawrence

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Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, about 40 miles away.  Payload is faintly visible; discreet burn of the nine engines suggested.  Approaching the end of 1st stage burn at about T+ 2:30.

Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, about 40 miles away.... by Dave_Lawrence

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Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, about 40 miles away....

24,086 by joeginder

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24,086 stage 2

24,086 by joeginder

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24,086 Falcon 9 sky track

24,086 by joeginder

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24,086 tracking the launch plume across the sky into stage 2

24,086 by joeginder

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24,086 the sun reflects on the exhaust from below the horizon

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch by Justin Kane

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch

Starlink 7-16 launch from Vandenberg as seen from San Diego

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch by Justin Kane

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch

Starlink 7-16 launch from Vandenberg as seen from San Diego

LR5_4238 by khyri

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LR5_4239 by khyri

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LR5_4242 by khyri

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LR5_4244 by khyri

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LR5_4236 by khyri

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