Australian airline Qantas delayed some flights by up to six hours to avoid potential rocket debris over the Indian Ocean.
However, it can still sometimes get in the way of human activity on and over the water. Falling debris from SpaceX rockets delayed Qantas flights over the Indian Ocean this month. Australia’s flag ...
The incident highlights the growing issue of tensions between rocket launches and commercial aviation.
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Dozens of flights turned back to their original airport or were delayed after the FAA warned about debris from the latest ...
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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 ...