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SpaceX Launches CSG-3 from SLC-4E Vandenberg, California

1/2 - Incredible capture tonight above the 806 of SpaceX's COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation launch as seen from west of Hereford, Texas this evening! The launch occurred prior to sunset from the Vandenberg, CA launch site. What you're seeing is frozen rocket exhaust in the high up in the stratosphere reflecting sunlight. Video credit: Sergio Martinez | 806 Storm Chasers