SpaceX Dragon's Sonic Boom Shakes Southern California

SpaceX Dragon's Sonic Boom Startles Southern California Residents Southern California residents were startled late Saturday night, May 24th, 2025, by a loud sonic boom that rattled windows and shook homes. Many initially believed they had experienced an earthquake. The source, however, was the re-entry of a SpaceX Dragon capsule into the Earth's atmosphere off the coast. "I thought it was an earthquake," said one resident of Oceanside, who wished to remain anonymous. "The whole house shook. It was quite frightening." The SpaceX Dragon capsule, returning from a mission, created the sonic boom as it broke the sound barrier during its descent. The event was captured on video by several individuals and quickly circulated on social media. The video clearly shows a bright streak across the night sky, followed by the sound of the boom. KCAL News confirmed the event with SpaceX, who confirmed the capsule's successful re-entry and splashdown near Oceanside. The company apologized for any disruption or alarm caused by the sonic boom. While the sonic boom caused a brief moment of fear and uncertainty, the successful re-entry of the SpaceX Dragon capsule marks another milestone in space exploration. The incident serves as a reminder of the power of technology and the awe-inspiring nature of space travel.