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C-17 Diverted by Space Missile Alert | Dayton News
A U.S. Air Force C-17 en route from New Zealand to Antarctica was forced to turn back just hours after takeoff due to a space-based missile launch alert from Russia — triggering a rare airspace warning from New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority. Though flights weren’t grounded, pilots were advised to assess risks in the vast Southern Ocean zone, highlighting how global air traffic remains vulnerable to unexpected events — even in remote polar regions. The mission, vital for Antarctic winter operations, concluded safely with the plane returning to Christchurch. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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