Unexpected, A First, Satellite Launches

Unexpected, A First, Satellite Launches

This is beyond the best viewed large suggestion. It’s tiny, and a long (long) ways off. It’s the only way to view this shot.

Last night we were out on an uninhabited  barrier island.

When suddenly…

Unexpected, A First, Satellite Launches
Unexpected, A First, Satellite Launches

The SpaceX launch came into view.

At first I though the ship had dropped booster rockets. More came so this was when the rocket was releasing the payload of new satellites. A bit later there was a smaller second release.

Wrong lens, wrong settings, perfect spot. We were out in the ocean to avoid ‘light pollution’ for milky way and star photography.

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