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SpaceX Dragon's Dazzling Return Lights Up California Sky

5/28/2025

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A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft made a spectacular return from the International Space Station on Saturday night, lighting up the California sky with a brilliant streak. At 10:44 p.m., it splashed down off Oceanside, sending sonic booms that echoed through Los Angeles, thrilling residents. This mission celebrated SpaceX's 32nd resupply journey for NASA.

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A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft made a spectacular return from the International Space Station on Saturday night, lighting up the California sky with a brilliant streak. At 10:44 p.m., it splashed down off Oceanside, sending sonic booms that echoed through Los Angeles, thrilling residents. This mission celebrated SpaceX's 32nd resupply journey for NASA.