A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched on October 13, 2026, carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft as part of NASA’s commercial resupply services mission. The launch took place at 6:33 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and was notable for creating a visual phenomenon known as a “jellyfish.”
Mission Details
The jellyfish effect occurs when the rocket’s exhaust plume is illuminated by sunlight, particularly around sunrise or sunset, resulting in a glowing shape resembling a jellyfish. This visual spectacle was visible across the eastern United States during the launch.
This mission marks SpaceX’s 35th resupply mission for NASA, transporting scientific investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. The uncrewed Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to rendezvous with and dock at the International Space Station on October 15, with coverage starting at 9:15 a.m. EDT.
Source: NASA
