NASA’s Space X CRS-35 Launch Jellyfish

Sunlight illuminates the exhaust plumes of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft on Oct. 13, 2026. This visual phenomenon is known as a “jellyfish”; it happens near sunrise or sunset when the exhaust plume from the rocket becomes brightly illuminated, creating a glowing shape resembling a jellyfish. The mission lifted off […]

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  1. SpaceX CRS-35 Mission: The Jellyfish Effect: On October 13, 2026, a Falcon 9 rocket launched the Dragon spacecraft for the CRS-35 cargo mission, creating a spectacular 'jellyfish' atmospheric phenomenon illuminated by the rising sun.
  2. Top 3 Most Iconic Rocket Exhaust Phenomena: The jellyfish effect is just one of several stunning visual displays created by rocket launches under specific lighting and atmospheric conditions.
  3. Top 3 Busiest Launch Sites by Annual Volume: The high frequency of Falcon 9 launches relies on a select group of global launch facilities that support rapid operational turnarounds.

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