Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A Falcon 9 rocket topped with an ocean-observing satellite launched into space Sunday night from California's central coast.
The SpaceX rocket launched at 9:21 p.m. PST from Space Launch Complex 4 East at California's Vandenberg Space Force Base.
The launch was broadcast live by NASA on its social media accounts and YouTube.
"Liftoff!" SpaceX said on X shortly after the rocket left the launch pad, posting a video clip of the moment online.
Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/fdINt0z4DY— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 17, 2025
