See photos from around LA of the SpaceX rocket launch Published March 19, 2024 • Updated on March 19, 2024 at 9:09 am A SpaceX rocket launched Monday from Vandenberg Space Force Base northwest of Santa Barbara left a long trail of exhaust that was illuminated by the setting sun. The rocket and exhaust plume could be seen for miles around Los Angeles and well beyond. 7 photos 1/7 Bryan Erickson The March 18, 2024 SpaceX rocket launch as seen from Van Nuys. 2/7 The March 18, 2024 SpaceX rocket launch as seen from Van Nuys. 3/7 William Faircloth The March 18, 2024 SpaceX rocket launch as seen from Menifee. 4/7 Donna D'Ottavio The March 18, 2024 SpaceX rocket launch as seen from San Clemente. 5/7 The March 18, 2024 SpaceX rocket launch as seen from San Clemente. 6/7 Jorge Lobos A view of the March 18, 2024 SpaceX rocket launch as seen from LAX. 7/7 A SpaceX rocket as seen from Studio City March 18, 2024. More Photo Galleries Photos: A look back at Fernando Valenzuela's Dodger career In Photos: Election Day 2024 Photos: Thousands gather in Downtown Los Angeles for Dodgers World Series parade Rare comet in skies over North Texas