Sonic boom in Orlando, Florida tonight: Many hear loud sound as SpaceX Falcon 9's first stage lands; watch videos

A loud sonic boom was reported in Orlando after SpaceX confirmed the Falcon 9 rocket's first stage landed at Landing Zone 40. 

Updated on: Aug 16, 2026, 07:15:17 IST

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A loud sonic boom was heard in Orlando, shortly after SpaceX confirmed that a Falcon 9 rocket's first stage had landed at Landing Zone 40 in Florida.

SpaceX posted that the Falcon 9's first stage had landed at Landing Zone 40.

Soon after, Orlando resident also took to the platform, asking: “Whoa, did we just hear a sonic boom from reentry?”

The timing has fueled speculation that the loud sound heard in Orlando was caused by the returning Falcon 9 booster.

SpaceX Falcon 9’s first stage landing: watch video

Videos further reports from Orlando and surrounding areas could offer more evidence of what residents heard as the Falcon 9 booster returned to Landing Zone 40.

(This is a developing story)

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