Threats of SpaceX Rocket Debris Forcing Flight Delays Over Indian Ocean Routes
Australian airline Qantas delayed some flights by up to six hours to avoid potential rocket debris over the Indian Ocean.
SpaceX had to abandon a rocket launch 11 seconds before liftoff over fears a plane flew into the launch area
The incident highlights the growing issue of tensions between rocket launches and commercial aviation.
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Space X abandons rocket launch over the presence of plane in the launch area, just before 11 seconds
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F.A.A. Temporarily Halts Launches of Musk’s Starship After Explosion
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SpaceX prototype fails in space after launch caused string of Qantas delays
But SpaceX had delayed its launch window multiple times, contributing to Qantas's string of delays, which could last up to six hours. SpaceX chose the area above the Southern Indian Ocean as a re ...
Elon Musk’s space race might ruin your holiday
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