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SpaceX launch may wake you up with sonic booms

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched intelligence-gathering satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office on June 19. The launch occurred at 1:51 a.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Residents on the Central Coast were warned of potential sonic booms.

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The NROL-179 mission has successfully launched following previous scheduling alerts.

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  1. SpaceX Successfully Launches NROL-179 Mission from Vandenberg

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched intelligence-gathering satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office on June 19. The launch occurred at 1:51 a.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Residents on the Central Coast were warned of potential sonic booms.

    What's confirmed:

    • A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket supporting the NROL-179 mission launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, June 19, at 1:51 a.m.
    • The mission carried intelligence-gathering satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office.
    • The launch took place from California.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Sonic booms were possible across the Central Coast.
    • SpaceX intended to attempt a rare booster landing after the launch.
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