A sonic boom caused by a SpaceX Dragon capsule re-entering Earth's atmosphere rattled Los Angeles on Saturday night. Residents reported a loud noise around 10:45 p.m., which was confirmed by SpaceX and Elon Musk via social media. The Dragon capsule had recently returned from the International Space Station, carrying over 6,700 pounds of supplies. Sonic booms have become common in the area, prompting concerns from locals, especially near Vandenberg Space Force Base, as the frequency of these events is expected to increase with more planned rocket launches.
Residents across a broad swath of the region reported a loud boom and rattling sensation around 10:45 p.m.
Dragon will also announce its arrival with a brief sonic boom prior to splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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