SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch to Cause Sonic Booms in SoCal Tuesday
Southern California and the Central Coast may experience multiple sonic booms Tuesday afternoon due to a SpaceX satellite launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket will launch the European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite, with the first stage returning to Earth about eight minutes after liftoff, potentially causing the booms. The launch is scheduled for 3:20 p.m., with a backup time on Wednesday.