CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket lifted off early Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, WFTV is reporting. NASA said the rocket is carrying its laser communication satellite, dubbed the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration, and other technology into orbit, according to Space.com.
>> PHOTOS: Atlas V rocket successfully launches from Kennedy Space Center
Skygazers took to social media to share their photos of the launch. Here are some of our favorites:
1. @tmahlmann, Instagram
2. @its_mrscoles, Instagram
3. @mdcainjr, Instagram
4. @johnkrausphotos, Instagram
5. @launchphoto, Instagram
6. @fdsi_photography, Instagram
7. @chriskridler, Instagram
8. @photosbyjoecool, Instagram
9. @mv_kariwa_n62, Instagram
10. @justin.hing, Instagram
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