FAA restricts commercial rocket launches during government shutdown due to air traffic concerns
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The FAA has issued emergency restrictions on commercial rocket launches due to the ongoing government shutdown, which is creating air traffic management challenges. The restrictions will limit daytime launches and affect commercial space operations, coinciding with NASA's upcoming Mars mission. The shutdown is impacting air travel and now extending to space operations as federal agencies operate with reduced staffing.
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As the record-long shutdown of the U.S. federal government stretches into its second month, commercial air travelers are beginning to feel the impacts at the nation's airports.
To help ease the strain, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order to limit who can access navigable airspace, which includes restricted hours on commercial rocket launches.
Restrictions begin just after NASA's upcoming mission to Mars.
Restrictions begin just after NASA's upcoming mission to Mars.
