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.

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1. Mission Payload and Objectives: The CRS-35 Dragon capsule is carrying over 6,000 pounds of critical scientific research, hardware, and supplies to the International Space Station crew.
2. Rocket Launch Configuration: The mission utilized a flight-proven Falcon 9 booster, marking a routine yet high-performance delivery cadence for SpaceX's Commercial Resupply Services contract. Falcon 9
3. Science Behind the 'Jellyfish': The glow occurs when rocket exhaust expands in the upper atmosphere during twilight, scattering sunlight while the ground remains in darkness.

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• NASA

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