10/15/2026
I still can't believe I got to witness this with my own eyes! What a stunning launch! Watch the full video here.
October 13, 2026 at 6:33 am from SLC 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS in Florida.
International Space Station: This is a resupply mission heading for the International Space Station. It is an interesting launch because Crew 13 launched to the ISS two weeks earlier and can be spotted soaring approximately 250 miles above Earth at a stellar speed of 17,500 miles per hour as their resupply rocket launches far below. NOTE: At 2:10 into the video, you can see the ISS enter the frame from the top, appearing as a bright dot traveling down through the screen. It renders as a long white streak in a long exposure image. To see this, visit www.VictoriaJean.com/Rockets
Space Jellyfish: Also noteworthy, after launch, a stunning Space Jellyfish effect is produced during stage separation and as the rocket exhaust pushes the dragon capsule farther out into the upper atmosphere. This is from the Sun's early rising rays catching the exhaust plumes and illuminating them just as it does the ISS as it passes over, while the rest of Florida remains under the darkness of night, waiting for the sunrise to reach the horizon.
Sonic Boom: Stick around long enough to witness the booster return and wait for the thunderous sonic boom and watch the Dragon capsule faintly disappear far off on the horizon as it heads into orbit towards the ISS.
Footage provided by Victoria Jean Buckman while reporting for Spacepoint.org
October 13, 2026 at 6:33 am from SLC 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS in Fl...
