A little late with the Artemis 2 stuff, Jim? No, this was for a SpaceX launch to put some more Starlink satellites into low orbit. The launch was scheduled for last night. We kept an eye on it online. Launching out of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the bearing of any particular flight might take it where those of us in Phoenix can see it as it flies over. Generally, 1 to 5 minutes after launch. Yes, it is moving right along after launch.
Keeping an eye on the launch online...
A Falcon 9 rocket; while cool to see it go over, these flights to put more Starlink satellites into low orbit have become almost routine. We stepped outside right after the launch, and... nothing.
After 5 minutes, Joan went back inside to check her iPad; came out and reported, "It already landed." That would be the booster that separates and comes back to land on a platform in the Pacific. The trajectory on this one was more south than southeast, so not visible in Phoenix.
Here's what it sometimes looks like (photo from an earlier launch) when we can see it...
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