This was
your sky.

The Crew-8 Nebula

What looks like a cosmic nebula is actually a rocket's exhaust plume, photographed minutes after the SpaceX Crew-8 mission launched. This telephoto image captures the intricate patterns formed by the separated first and second stages of the Falcon 9 rocket. The bright spot near the bottom is part of the exhaust, creating a dramatic, cloud-like display against the evening sky.