Falcon 9 Launches Shake California with Low-Frequency Sonic Booms

Falcon 9 launches shake California with low-frequency sonic booms

When a rocket launches into space, it creates a powerful blast of sound that can be heard—and even felt—miles away. SpaceX’s Falcon 9, a rocket used for both human and satellite missions, is no exception. Since its first launch in 2010, Falcon 9 has taken off more than 400 times, with many of those launches […] The post Falcon 9 launches shake California with low-frequency sonic booms appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.

Rocket launches are incredible glasses, but close-up viewers know how to bring a set of ear plugs or eyecaps to protect their hearing. However, the boom of a launch is not reserved for those who sign up to watch it – it can also be heard and felt in the surrounding communities. [...]