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@ProPublica@newsie.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

The FAA urged aircraft operators to ensure they have enough fuel in case they are put in a holding pattern due to a rocket explosion.

We found that several planes ran low on fuel after the Jan. 2025 Starship incident. At least one declared a mayday and crossed the no-fly zone to reach an airport.
https://www.propublica.org/article/faa-safety-warning-spacex-starship-explosions-airlines?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #SpaceX #ElonMusk #Aviation #Travel #Safety #Musk #Starship

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FAA Warns Airlines About Safety Risks From Rocket Launches, Urges “Extreme Caution”

The agency’s official safety alert comes as SpaceX looks to ramp up Starship tests. A recent ProPublica investigation found that explosions during previous Starship launches disrupted air traffic and forced pilots to scramble for safety.
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Bongolian
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@Bongolian@mstdn.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

@ProPublica All peons near the billionaire's foolish escapades must bow before him as he explodes again.

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