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SpaceX had to abandon a rocket launch 11 seconds before liftoff over fears a plane flew into the launch area

The incident occurred on January 17, 2023, at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

The Incident

The incident occurred at 9:00 AM EST on January 17, 2023, when the Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled to launch. The rocket was carrying a payload of 53 satellites into orbit.

However, Delta Flight 480 was not scheduled to land at Honolulu until the next day.

Theories and Speculations

  • Theories abound, but no concrete evidence supports any of them.

    Delta’s flight was scheduled to land at 8:45 AM, but it was diverted to Honolulu due to the restricted zone.

    Delta Flight Diverted Due to Restricted Zone

    Delta Flight 1549, a Boeing 767-300ER, was scheduled to land at 8:45 AM at Honolulu International Airport. However, due to a restricted zone in the area, the flight was diverted to Honolulu.

    What Happened Next? The crew followed instructions from air traffic control and proceeded to Honolulu with “no issue.” Another flight near the restricted zone was Southwest Flight SWA1311 from San Diego to Honolulu. ## The Restricted Zone

    The restricted zone was likely due to a military operation or a special event in the area. The exact reason for the restricted zone is not specified in the summary.

    The incident occurred on the 28th of January, 2023, at 11:45 AM local time. The rocket was on a test flight over the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 1,000 miles off the coast of Cape Verde. The explosion was witnessed by multiple witnesses, including a group of tourists who were on a nearby island.

    The Starship Rocket Incident

    The Starship rocket, owned by SpaceX, was on a test flight over the Atlantic Ocean when it suddenly exploded.

    Witnesses Describe the Explosion

  • The tourists who witnessed the explosion described it as a “bright flash” that lit up the sky. One witness reported seeing a massive fireball that rose into the air. Another witness described the sound of the explosion as “like a loud, sharp crack.”*

    • The FAA’s Response

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Business Insider (BI) that it had received no reports about the incident.

    The Falcon 9 launch postponed on Sunday is now due to take place at 7:45 a.m. PST on Tuesday.

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