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SpaceX Rocket Lights Up SoCal: What Did They Launch?

Did you see the bright light as it soared over Southern California?

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Check out the amazing formation above Orange County!
Check out the amazing formation above Orange County! (D'Wayne Clinton)

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, CA — Southern California residents were once again treated to the sights of the future on Monday night, as dozens of satellites were launched into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.

The launch, which happened around 8:35 p.m., was visible across most Southland counties.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was carrying 26 Starlink satellites, according to Vandenberg Space Force Base officials.

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Just minutes after the rocket launched and sent a trail of vibrant vapor into the nighttime sky, viewers could clearly see the booster stage separation from Falcon 9.

If you missed the launch, you can rewatch it here:

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The launch as seen from San Bernardino County. Photo by Renee Schiavone/Patch.

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The launch as seen from Murrieta in Riverside County. Photo credit: Toni McAllister.

Merrill Stanton shared this photo from her daughter, Hilary Maitland, in Hancock Park.
Mary Griffin shared this shot with Patch.
Patrice submitted this image from Del Mar.
Bob Heitel submitted this image he took, and even pointed out the booster and fairings for our readers!
Nannell Buckley sent us this image.
Trevor Falk submitted this assortment of photos of the launch.
Scott Herron took this shot in Murrieta.
Linda Meyer took this photo in Temescal Valley.
Arielle Harrison sent Patch this photo from Calabasas!
This photo comes to us from Ernestine Santa Lucia.
Monica Mesa says she was "So happy to accidentally catch this incredible sight tonight" in Encinitas.
Kate Aversa shared all of these photos from La Mesa!
Wow! Check out this image Craig Spielmann took from Canyon Lake!
You can see the booster separation in this photo from Raven Black.
Lisa Wagner shared the moment the rocket launch passed by Banning.
Ray Sutton said he took this photo in Carlsbad.
Vicki Bird shared this photo, as seen from Dana Point Marina.
Dave Payne shared these great pictures with Patch.
Stephane Doucet shared this photo with Patch from Monday's launch.
Sophie Botello shared this photo with Patch.
Catherine Maragos took this photo of the SpaceX launch.
Cathie Ferus took this photo of the rocket in Mission Viejo.
And Charissa Voss took this shot from Trabuco Canyon.
Marc Bretzfelder says he took this one from Rosie's Beach in Long Beach.
Barry Besser took this photo in Anaheim Hills.
And here is Bill Bousema's photo from Newport Beach!

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