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The FAA will temporarily limit the hours that commercial space launches can take place, citing strains on airspace during the government shutdown.
The FAA has barred most private jet operations at 12 major US airports as the government shutdown deepens air traffic staffing shortages and travel disruptions nationwide.
Operations will now be reduced by only 6% between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time at high-impact airports.
Officials pointed to “rapid decline in controller callouts” after disruptions intensified pressure to end the shutdown.