The upper stage of SpaceX’s Starship Flight #8 exploded today, just 8 minutes after launching from a Texas site. We kindly request that you refrain from posting sighting videos related to this incident.
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You can view today’s launch trajectory here (note: the explosion was visible all the way in Florida).
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For further reading, check out this article: Why Rocket Launches Don’t Go Straight Up: Understanding Rocket Launch Trajectories.
To minimize posts about SpaceX rocket sightings, we kindly ask that you:
- Carefully verify your sighting before posting. If your video or photo was taken around the time of a SpaceX launch and resembles their trajectory or appearance, it’s most likely not a UFO.
- Consult the launch schedule at RocketLaunch.Live to see if your sighting corresponds with a scheduled SpaceX or other rocket launch.
- Any posts or videos clearly related to SpaceX rockets will be removed to ensure our subreddit remains focused on genuinely unexplained phenomena.
For more insights on identifying space launches and their impacts, visit our Space Launches Wiki Page.
It’s important to maintain clarity in discussions about potential sightings, especially following high-profile events like the SpaceX Starship flight. Thank you for the reminder to double-check before posting. The resources provided, including the launch schedule and the wiki page on space launches, are quite helpful for those trying to differentiate between unexplained phenomena and known rocket launches. Understanding trajectories and launch paths can definitely reduce confusion. Let’s keep the focus on genuine sightings while respecting the fascinating work being done in space exploration!