SpaceX rocket launch creates glowing 'space jellyfish' cloud – video
The sun illuminated the exhaust plume of a SpaceX rocket launch on 13 October, creating a glowing jellyfish-like cloud in the sky, according to Nasa.
The Guardian reports that the sun illuminated the exhaust plume of a SpaceX rocket launch on 13 October, creating a glowing jellyfish-like cloud in the sky, according to Nasa.
This science story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include SpaceX and Nasa.
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- SpaceX, Nasa
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