SpaceX on Sunday blasted off a secretive US government payload known as Zuma, a mission whose nature -- and the agency behind it -- remains a mystery. “Three, two, one, ignition and liftoff,” said a SpaceX commentator as the Falcon 9 rocket launched under cover of darkness from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 8:00 pm (0100 GMT Monday). In this image made with a long exposure the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. In this image made with a long exposure, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. After launch, SpaceX returned the tall portion of the Falcon 9 rocket to an upright landing at Cape Canaveral.

Source: Hindustan Times January 08, 2018 01:30 UTC