Airline Forced to Delay Flights Over Risk From Musk’s Rockets
A commercial airline has been forced to delay flights due to the risk posed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets. The airline, which operates in the northeastern United States, announced that it would be cancelling multiple flights and grounding its aircraft fleet due to the threat posed by the rocket’s re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere.
The issue arises because the rocket, which is currently in orbit around the Earth, is scheduled to re-enter the atmosphere in the coming days. The airline’s concern is that the rocket could potentially collide with one of its aircraft, causing catastrophic damage or even a fatal crash.
Musk’s SpaceX company has apologized for the inconvenience caused by the rocket’s trajectory, stating that the re-entry process is a natural part of the rocket’s design and is completely safe. However, the airline has expressed serious concerns about the risk posed by the rocket, citing the lack of information and communication provided by SpaceX about the rocket’s intended path and any potential hazards.
The airline’s decision to ground its fleet and cancel flights has caused widespread disruption to travelers and passengers, many of whom have been left stranded at airports. The incident highlights the complex and often contentious relationship between the private space industry and commercial airlines.
As the rocket’s re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere approaches, it remains to be seen whether the airline will be able to safely resume its flights and whether the public will continue to support Musk’s ambitious plans for space exploration.
