SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying 23 satellites, on February 11 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Falcon's first stage was returned to the Earth after eight minutes of liftoff.

Los Angeles: SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket illuminated the skies over Southern California on Monday. The spectacular visuals were captured on camera and soon the video went viral on social media. The rocket reportedly soared into low-Earth orbit. It was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.

SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites from its Falcon 9 rocket Monday, February 10 which can be seen above Southern California.