Space.com · Space · 2026-08-19
Mysterious Russian 'space activity' causes US Air Force flight to Antarctica to turn around: report
A mysterious incident over the South Pacific forced a U.S. Air Force aircraft to turn around on Aug. 18, due to a possible space debris hazard. An FAA notice issued last week advises that Mysterious Russian 'space activity' causes US Air Force flight to Antarctica to turn around: report
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