SpaceX launch lights up California skies

Over the past weekend SpaceX successfully launched an Argentinian satellite into space using its Falcon 9 rocket.

The SAOCOM 1A, as its called, was launched from an air force base in California and lit up the skies quite spectacularly.

Those who could see the launch as it happened took to Twitter to share pictures and express their awe (see below).

Time lapse of tonight’s Falcon launch as seen from Columbia Park in Torrance, CA #SpaceX pic.twitter.com/rRqPrJzlfl

— DenaAB (@DenaMarieAB) October 8, 2018

#SpaceX yo this was cool pic.twitter.com/yKKIiFM0YF

— george (@WhoIsGev) October 8, 2018

Watching the #spacex launch from hemet!! pic.twitter.com/05O0vNFPbg

— Blyssey (@Blyssey) October 8, 2018

Watched the SpaceX Falcon 9 Vandenberg launch from Santa Barbara. Awesome view!!! Maybe we’ll hear reports about alien sightings😁 GoPro night timelapse. #SpaceX #Falcon9 #GoPro pic.twitter.com/Kze9aHmOri

— Bruce Wallace (@sbcoder) October 8, 2018

Others couldn’t resist a little humour.

Everyone in LA rn #SpaceX pic.twitter.com/rfsqfuCm6x

— S🦂 (@sergioxco) October 8, 2018

Are y’all seeing this?! #SpaceX pic.twitter.com/qwVApL7Cjx

— Sammy 🍕 (@SammySantillano) October 8, 2018

They’re saying it’s a #SpaceX launch, but we all know what’s really going on… pic.twitter.com/wxfadjOUMn

— Jarrett (@jarrettzackary1) October 8, 2018

Falcon 9 had its first land landing back at the Californian base following the launch.

Feature Image: SpaceX