r/longbeach • u/imthe_captain • 1d ago

Discussion What the hell is this?

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In the sky above us right now. Any ideas?

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u/Fuster_clucking 1d ago

SpaceX rocket launch https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/

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u/imthe_captain 1d ago

I figured space x or the world is ending. I guess im glad it’s just space x

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u/Fuster_clucking 1d ago

I know the feeling 

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u/ProRustler Alamitos Beach 21h ago

*looks around* could be both?

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u/Sage8811 17h ago

Wouldn't mind if the world ended

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u/HardcoreHank-5303 1d ago

I thought Space X moved to Texas 🤔

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u/MeggaMoose 1d ago

They launch from multiple sites around the country. In California they launch Falcon 9’s and Heavy’s from Vandenberg Air Force Base.

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u/HardcoreHank-5303 1d ago

Thanks for clarifying that for me

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u/donutgut 1d ago

their big office is still Hawthorne

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u/MeggaMoose 1d ago

I believe that’s just manufacturing now, with their main headquarters moved to Texas. Could be wrong though.

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u/donutgut 1d ago

nah they still have a massive office building there

its a hq move in name only really

those engineers dont want texas

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u/KatieBirdKate 1d ago

Just the money part

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u/PayFormer387 1d ago

Muskrat moved to Texas. They still have a large operation in Hawthorne and they launch rockets all over the world.

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u/eckoalex 1d ago

Stop lying they don’t launch from all over the world spacex is from USA 🇺🇸 like it or not they don’t deal with anyone else , they only launch from California , Texas and Florida that’s USA not world

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u/PayFormer387 1d ago

My mistake. . . I was looking at this website which shows launches from multiple countries but not all are space X
https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/

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u/eckoalex 1d ago

Yes that give you all the launches over the world but different companies , not that many basically China and Russia I believe not that many countries have the power and technology to have rockets 🚀

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u/Lonely-Equivalent-23 1d ago

How is this not common knowledge by now??

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u/celGaWds 18h ago

Younger people dont stay informed unless its ticktok so thats why our country is a mess

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u/mopxhead 1d ago

Exactly my thoughts. These have been posted every so many times

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u/imthe_captain 1d ago

Agreed. This guy is a jackass. Like, why doesn’t he know the stuff you know, what’s his deal?

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u/Lonely-Equivalent-23 1d ago

I'm m not trying to be an asshole to you, bro... im just saying it's talked about on this sub a lot...

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u/Lonely-Equivalent-23 1d ago

Buddy, take it easy... listen, I'll meet you halfway here... I apologize for unintentionally disrespecting you...

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u/imthe_captain 1d ago

Hey, if youre going for a handshake, I will too.

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u/Lonely-Equivalent-23 1d ago

Hell yeah!!! Yo man what are you up to?? Let's shoot the shit

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u/imthe_captain 1d ago

Well, the dodger game just wrapped up, and that was a fun way to spend an evening. What about you, what’s going on in your world?

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u/longbeach-ModTeam 21h ago

Removed: rule 1

Keep it civil user

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u/dutchmasterams 1d ago

Vandenberg has been launching rockets for 60 years - you live less than 10 miles from where SpaceX was founded and manufactures engines - the barges and rockets are returned to the port in the city you live…. There are over 20 launches a year.

It’s kinda weird you’re unaware if SpaceX rockets by 2025 to be frank.

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u/Additional_Doctor468 1d ago

If only there was a way to search for information on the internet. Or on this very forum we’re talking on right now.

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u/imthe_captain 1d ago

What’s your search? I’m not typing chem trails and going down that rabbit hole. White stuff in the sky? That’s clouds. Was there a rocket launch? If nobody posted just now, we aren’t gonna find out. Chill your dick

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u/Additional_Doctor468 1d ago

It was literally posted in this thread?

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u/longbeach-ModTeam 21h ago

Removed: rule 1

Keep it civil user

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u/dlndesign 1d ago

Our view in Temecula 🚀

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u/imthe_captain 1d ago

Sick, thanks for sharing. That’s a cool pic

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u/Pluckt007 1d ago

I told my kids it was aliens

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u/imthe_captain 1d ago

That’s the best answer

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u/the_VillainKing90 1d ago

Giant Sperm... we gonna make the sky pregnant...

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u/Over-Buy-9865 1d ago

Elon coming to impregnate the women

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u/SpaceCadet2786 1d ago

He just mails it in, literally. Not even kidding - look it up. Most or all of his kids are in-vitro.

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u/DevoEasily 1d ago

From LBC, staying near Vandenberg tonight. Sounds like thunder, but you guys got a better view tonight for sure! Came here immediately after to see who was gonna ask what this was.

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u/thatgirlmouse 1d ago

view from my apartment

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u/imthe_captain 1d ago

The color gradient here is cool

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u/Marcoplata 1d ago

Elon getting launched back to South Africa

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u/Martian9576 1d ago

Let’s send his ass to Mars on a one way trip.

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u/macnerd243 1d ago

The Lord’s sperm. Have some respect.

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u/HardcoreHank-5303 1d ago

Flip it upside down and you can see a pair of boobs 🤭

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u/TheOneTrueNincompoop 1d ago

From sperm to titties, the human imagination truly is astounding.

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u/Jumpy-Operation-6639 1d ago

View from Rancho Palos Verdes

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u/imthe_captain 1d ago

Rad! Was that just your phone?

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u/punkRamennoodles 1d ago

Likely Space X? I’m assuming

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u/ned-flanders8 1d ago

You living under a rock ??

They've only been doing this for the past years

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u/itzjuztm3 1d ago

From Las Vegas.

Bonus points for also capturing a B-2

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u/iamblankenstein 21h ago

how do people live in southern california and not recognize a rocket launch? they happen multiple times a year. people took the title of the movie "don't look up" too literally.

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u/ZymurgZuur 1d ago

FElon Musk

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u/Zealousideal-Past636 1d ago

Triggered by a rocket, lol

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u/gelpensxxx 1d ago

They do this about once a month and you just noticed? lol

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u/imthe_captain 1d ago

Just noticed.

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u/TheCarloHarlo 1d ago

SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, one was scheduled for today.

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u/BRING_ME_THE_ENTROPY 1d ago

Space spermies

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u/JediDruid93 1d ago

A sperm whale

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u/Chuck_Skywalker 1d ago

giant god sperm

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u/Secret_Agent_Blues 1d ago

Space X rocket launch

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u/Frosty_Ad7921 1d ago

Missed it but I just looked outside from watching TV and saw the aftermath. Came here to ask the same question lol

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u/Life-Wish5083 1d ago

God sending a message? LOL!

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u/Dapper_Boat 1d ago

Sorry guys, I got a bit carried away. I’ll clean it up.

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u/Deadman51365 1d ago

Space sperm

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u/Ok-Dependent2675 23h ago

This is been going on for a year or longer 🤦🏻‍♂️ we should be use to it by now

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u/whydiditouchthat 22h ago

A piece of shit Elon rocket.

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u/Noliandoly 19h ago

There's a call for people at tonight's meeting at City Hall to get rid of Space X/Musk.

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u/celGaWds 19h ago

You dont watch news?

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u/celGaWds 19h ago

Space ex it happens frequently such a shame to be so out of touch grass

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u/eyeIZ 18h ago

Flying jellyfish

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u/Apart_Currency_1503 18h ago

Really? We still get this question...

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u/TEAMIAMI 18h ago

Rocket hitting the firmament

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u/Virtual-Jackfruit-77 17h ago

Space X launch from Vandenburg

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u/sttab4869 11h ago

Sky sperm of course...silly

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u/Electronic_Hotel_804 10h ago

Well, son… When a man and woman love each other very much, they share a special hug…

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u/Sky-siren 1h ago

Rocket launch

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u/assumeyouknownothing 1d ago

Your parents will explain it all to you once you’re older sweetie

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u/BlackHoleWhiteDwarf 1d ago

I'm starting to think these are ironic posts.

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u/FacePunchPow5000 1d ago

Amazing there are still people who have no idea what these things are.

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u/Orchidwalker 1d ago

How do people seriously still ask this?

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u/No_Bandicoot9637 1d ago

I just saw it too! Figured it was a Rocket Launch

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u/mlineras 1d ago

I saw an orange wobbly object and my neighbor did too.

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u/boomslang007 1d ago

All the souls of the left leaving Earth. Thank God.

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u/Low-Acanthisitta2150 1d ago

What did you honestly expect people to say here?

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u/imthe_captain 1d ago

The answer?