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US Air Force flight to Antarctica turns back after Russian hazardous space activity warning

Defense News Russia 20 August 2026, 19:10 UTC 5d ago

US Air Force flight to Antarctica turns back after Russian hazardous space activity warning — Defense News

A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III taking off from Christchurch, New Zealand, returned after receiving a “potentially hazardous” space activity notice.

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