Odessa Midland, TX, November 14, 2026 —

Residents of Presidio, Texas, reported hearing a significant loud boom on Saturday afternoon. The Presidio Police Department has indicated that the sound may have originated from a sonic boom associated with the return of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 15.

The exact time of the reported boom on Saturday afternoon was not specified. Authorities are investigating the cause of the noise that was audible to local residents.

According to the Presidio Police Department, the leading theory is that the sound was a sonic boom. This type of boom occurs when an object travels through the air faster than the speed of sound, creating shock waves. The police department believes this sonic boom could be linked to the return phase of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 15, a developmental test flight for the company’s next-generation spacecraft.

Further details regarding the specific trajectory or landing site of Starship Flight 15, or confirmation from SpaceX regarding the event, were not immediately available. The contractor’s name, in relation to the specific event, is SpaceX. The permit status for this specific test flight and its potential impact area were not provided. The outcome of any inspections related to this event, or any code violations and fine amounts, were also not stated.

Investigations into the precise origin of the loud sound are ongoing. The Presidio Police Department has not released additional information regarding potential impacts or further actions. The incident highlights the potential for aerospace test activities to create audible phenomena that are noticeable to communities near flight paths or test zones.



Story summarized from the original created by Luke Johnson on www.firstalert7.com, see more information here.

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