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Antarctica Flight Halts Over Space Alert | Christchurch News
A US Air Force plane en route to Antarctica turned back after receiving a mysterious NOTAM warning of potential space activity — info allegedly originating from Russia and relayed through New Zealand authorities. This rare alert underscores the growing overlap between air and space operations, as NOTAMs now warn pilots of orbital hazards just as they do weather or turbulence. While New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the notice and acted to ensure flight safety, key details remain unclear: what exactly was the space activity, and were other flights affected? The episode serves as…
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