Satellite at Dawn Mystifies Stargazers
A radar satellite launched by Rocket Lab for Japanese Earth-imaging company Synspective has been spotted in the pre-dawn sky, leaving residents across the North Island in awe.
Photos of the phenomenon, likened to a "space jellyfish", were taken around 5:30am in Mount Maunganui, with many theories emerging on social media, including aliens and rare weather patterns.
Rocket Lab claimed the phenomenon, stating it was a successful launch of a satellite.
- The launch occurred at Mahia Peninsula for Synspective.
- This is the seventh launch Rocket Lab has completed for Synspective.
Author's summary: Rocket Lab launches satellite, mystifying stargazers.