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Re:Qantas South Africa flights delayed by falling debris fro... by robertlagrant on Thursday January 16, 2025 @03:57PM (#42730815)
What does it say has right of way between a rocket stage, that cannot be steered, and aircraft, that can?
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Re:Qantas South Africa flights delayed by falling debris fro... by hulitu on Friday January 17, 2025 @03:26AM (#42735255)
> between a rocket stage, that cannot be steered

This is just trash. Debris as they call it.

If drive in front of you on a highway and throw some "debris" out of the window, will you enjoy it ?

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Re:Qantas South Africa flights delayed by falling debris fro... by robertlagrant on Friday January 17, 2025 @04:16AM (#42735567)
Will I enjoy it? What's that got to do with anything?
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Re:Qantas South Africa flights delayed by falling debris fro... by rising-sky on Saturday January 18, 2025 @11:51PM (#42753764)
The FAA confirmed that debris fell outside designated areas, temporarily disrupting air traffic and causing several aircraft to divert or delay flights.

You can read more here and other news sources

https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/spacexs-starship-grou...

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