Residents of southern California and Arizona couldn’t help notice the «mysterious light» which can be seen in the sky right after dusk. Many perplexed observers began to immediately contact the local police and TV station, claiming they see alien spacecraft, but really… it was the «idea» Elon musk.
Soon it became clear that this was not a UFO, and the Falcon 9 rocket, which was launched space company SpaceX air force base «Vandenberg» in California.
Although the origin of the «fascinating clouds» was quickly revealed, users of social networks managed to publish photos and videos of the impressive launch. Some of them at Christmas time even thought that flying Santa Claus.
In one of the news reports said that at least 130 people in the area of Los Angeles called 911 on Friday evening to tell about what they saw.
CEO of SpaceX Elon Musk did not miss the opportunity to join in on the fun, writing on his Twitter account: «It was definitely aliens».
The Corporation has confirmed via Twitter that the satellite was successfully deployed into low-earth orbit. It was the 18th and last launch in 2017 for SpaceX, which by mid-2018 should test 81 satellites for Iridium NEXT.
It was definitely aliens
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 23, 2017
what is this ufo jellyfish like thing in the sky in LA right now omfg pic.twitter.com/VjCzH9HLJn
— jennifer♡ (@afterxjennifer) December 23, 2017
Thanks @passantino for explaining what this was. I thought/hoped the aliens had finally come for us 👽 pic.twitter.com/XSOgbdnQNz
— Adolfo Flores (@aflores) December 23, 2017
Check out the time lapse video of Space X launch from Vandenberg AFB tonight. pic.twitter.com/IvG9UHpRaA
— Mister Duffy (@mizterduffy) December 23, 2017
