SpaceX rocket puts on a show over Southern California

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket put on a show as it streaked through the Southern California sky on its way to orbit on Monday evening.

The launch shortly after sunset made for a brilliant display seen throughout Southern California and beyond.

The rocket blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force base just before 7:30 p.m.

SpaceX confirmed the vehicle successfully deployed 23 satellites as part of its growing Starlink network. The company has now launched 10 spacecraft from Vandenberg AFB this year.

This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: SpaceX Falcon 9 streaks into sky above Southern California