SpaceX rocket launch sends advanced satellite into low orbit, brings booster back to Earth
Los Angeles Times -

Early risers on California’s Central Coast and parts south were treated to a rocket launch Thursday morning, followed by a sonic boom. SpaceX launched a weather satellite into low Earth orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County at 7:25 a.m. Roughly 8 minutes later, the booster safely returned to Earth a little lighter after its payload separated in low orbit. The rocket's launch and return was livestreamed and marked the 279th landing of an orbital rocket, according to...

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