Two space debris-related events that occurred this week point to how routine rocket launches can leave their mark on Earth.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which delivered 23 Starlink satellites to the constellation Tuesday, made a successful landing off the coast of The Bahamas for the first time, marking another milestone in the company's journey toward revolutionizing space technology.

For the first time, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Florida and landed the rocket booster off the coast of the Bahamas.

Residents across several European countries were captivated by a spectacular light show in the early hours Wednesday, as bright lights with long fiery tails streaked across the sky.