Midnight SpaceX launch could bring loud sonic booms to Southern California

A local news story from California, reported by KTLA Los Angeles.

Local News · California · October 9, 2026

From KTLA Los Angeles

Southern California residents could hear a loud boom in the middle of the night Friday, and a SpaceX rocket may be responsible. SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County at 12:39 a.m. Saturday, just after midnight Friday night.

Reported by KTLA Los Angeles, October 9, 2026. Read the full story at KTLA Los Angeles →

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