Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Charlie Puth Criticizes Elon Musk Over Loud SpaceX Rocket Launch
Charlie Puth, a famous singer, lives near a place where SpaceX launches rockets.
On December 10, a very loud rocket launch happened at 3:40 AM.
The loud noise, called sonic booms, was so strong that it shook his house and scared his pregnant wife.
Charlie wrote a message on social media to Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX, saying the noise has been getting louder.
People on the internet had different opinions.
Some said they are used to the noise, while others suggested moving away or soundproofing their houses.
SpaceX said the noise depends on weather and other conditions.
Another rocket launch is planned for December 14.
Charlie Puth criticized Elon Musk on social media about loud sonic booms from a SpaceX rocket launch near his home.
The launch occurred at 3:40 AM PT on December 10, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
The sonic booms, measuring over 120 dBA, startled local residents and frightened Puth's pregnant wife.
SpaceX acknowledged that residents might hear sonic booms, depending on weather and other conditions.
Another rocket launch is scheduled for December 14, 2023, in the same area.
- Who
- Charlie Puth, Elon Musk, SpaceX, local residents
- What
- SpaceX rocket launch causing loud sonic booms
- When
- December 10, 2023, at 3:40 AM PT
- Where
- Vandenberg Space Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California
- Why
- To launch 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit
- Date
- December 10, 2023
- Time
- 3:40 AM PT
- Location
- Vandenberg Space Force Base, Santa Barbara County
- Sound Level
- 120-160 dBA
- Satellites Launched
- 27 Starlink satellites
- Next Launch
- December 14, 2023