SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Visible Over Germany During Twilight Mission
SPACE ECONOMY
On January 11, 2025, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, part of the 'Twilight' mission with NASA's 'Pandora' telescope, was observed burning up in the atmosphere over Bodenfelde, Germany. The rocket, which launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, performed a trajectory correction during its second orbit, creating a striking visual display against the twilight sky. SpaceX continues to enhance its satellite fleet, recently adding 58 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit, increasing the likelihood of future sightings.

Jan 16, 2026, 6:09 AM