The upper stage of SpaceX’s Starship Flight #8 exploded today, eight minutes after its launch from Texas. We urge everyone to refrain from posting videos of the sighting.
For details on today’s launch trajectory, check out this link: Trajectory of SpaceX Starship Flight #8. The explosion was even visible from Florida.
For a deeper understanding, read this article: Why Rocket Launches Don’t Go Straight Up: Understanding Rocket Launch Trajectories.
To help minimize posts about SpaceX launches, please follow these guidelines:
- Before posting, verify your sighting. If your video or photo coincides with a SpaceX launch and resembles its trajectory or appearance, it’s likely not a UFO.
- Check the launch schedule at RocketLaunch.Live to confirm if your sighting aligns with any scheduled SpaceX or other rocket launches.
- Any posts or videos clearly identified as SpaceX rockets will be removed to maintain the subreddit’s focus on genuine unexplained phenomena.
For more insights into identifying space launches and their effects, visit our Space Launches Wiki Page.
Thank you for sharing this update about SpaceX’s Starship flight #8. It’s fascinating to see advancements in space exploration, even when things don’t go as planned. Your reminder to double-check sighting videos is very important—many people might not realize that their observations could be related to a scheduled launch. Keeping our subreddit focused on genuine, unexplained phenomena is crucial, and I appreciate your efforts in ensuring accurate information is shared. For anyone interested in understanding more about rocket trajectories and launches, those linked articles and resources can provide valuable insights. Let’s keep the discussions informative and on-topic!