SpaceX Dragon Capsule

SpaceX Dragon Capsule’s Return to Earth Results in Sonic Boom Across Southern California

On May 24, 2025, SpaceX's Dragon capsule reentered Earth’s atmosphere, delivering a sonic boom across Southern California before splashing down near Oceanside. The uncrewed capsule had just completed a resupply mission to the ISS, returning 6,700 pounds of cargo. While many locals mistook the boom for an earthquake, NASA confirmed it was caused by the capsule’s high-speed descent—a safe and successful end to another groundbreaking commercial spaceflight.