The rocket launched the Maxar 3 mission into orbit from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, at 6:13 p.m.
Skywatchers along the East Coast were treated to a stunning view of the rocket's ascent, with sightings reported from multiple states.
A striking photo captured by Jo Lucas in Atlantic City shows the Falcon 9 cutting through the evening sky.
X users up and down the East Coast shared their footage of the launch.
Tuesday's launch was the fourth flight for the Falcon 9 first stage booster, which had previously launched GOES-U and two Starlink missions, according to SpaceX.
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