Rocket Launch Today
In short
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket for the CRS-35 mission at approximately 5:33 a.m. CST on 13 October 2026.
What is happening
The Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida to deliver cargo to the International Space Station. The ascent created a bright light and noctilucent clouds that were visible across several states, including Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina.
When
13 October 2026
Why it matters
This mission carries essential supplies and scientific experiments, including research from University of Colorado Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak State College students, to the International Space Station.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse the bright visual effects of the launch with a meteor or a natural light phenomenon, as the rocket's ascent produced distinct noctilucent clouds.