The upper stage of SpaceX’s Starship flight #8 exploded today, eight minutes after launching from Texas. We kindly ask that you refrain from posting sighting videos related to this incident.
You can view the trajectory of today’s SpaceX launch here (the explosion was even visible as far away as Florida).
For more context, read this article: Why Rocket Launches Don’t Go Straight Up: Understanding Rocket Launch Trajectories.
To help minimize unnecessary sighting posts about SpaceX rockets, we ask that you:
- Verify your sighting before sharing. If your video or photo coincided with the timing of a SpaceX launch and resembles the trajectory or appearance of SpaceX rockets, it’s likely not a UFO.
- Check the launch schedule at RocketLaunch.Live to confirm if your sighting corresponds with a scheduled SpaceX or other rocket launch.
- Any posts or videos that can be clearly identified as SpaceX rockets will be removed to maintain the subreddit’s focus on truly unexplained phenomena.
For more details on how to recognize space launches and their impacts, visit our Space Launches Wiki Page.
Thank you for sharing this important reminder! With all the excitement surrounding SpaceX launches, it’s easy to confuse rocket sightings with something unexplained. Let’s make sure we’re keeping this space dedicated to genuine phenomena. If anyone has questions about spotting rockets or wants to discuss the intricacies of rocket trajectories, feel free to share! Your insights or experiences can help others better understand the sky above.