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SpaceX Had To Call Off A Launch Only A Few Seconds Before Liftoff
SpaceX was supposed to launch a rocket into space today, but it didn’t after Elon Musk said that an aircraft entered restricted airspace. The decision to hold the launch was made with T-11 seconds frozen on the clock. (jalopnik.com) और अधिक...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Hobbyist's Drone?
It’s hard to believe that the “ air space “ was not monitored and cleared . Could it be other reason(s) why the launch was called off ??
The airspace was monitored which is how they knew the helicopter was violating the zone. They don’t scramble a fighter to clear space for everything when radar will suffice.
Trust Jalopnik to find a way to twist the story around to a criticism of Musk. Sheesh.
In this case Musk may have a valid point. The TFR may be larger than it needs to be. I wonder if the pilot was given a phone number to call.
In this case Musk may have a valid point. The TFR may be larger than it needs to be. I wonder if the pilot was given a phone number to call.
It won't be hard for FAA to identify this miscreant. Anyone who cannot read and comply with NOTAMs has no business in command of an aircraft. Whether Part 91 or 135, the punishment should be swift and severe. IIRC, the penalty for violating a TFR is a fine of up to $100,000 and/or a year in jail. (That's from memory. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.) Given the cost to SpaceX, NASA, et al, those penalties do not seem excessive.
Possibly Harrison Ford on one of his "confused" flights?