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UPDATED Aug 21, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Aug 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
US Air Force C-17 turns back after hazardous space notice
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A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III took off from Christchurch, New Zealand, but returned after receiving a notice warning of potentially hazardous Russian space activity. The aircraft’s departure was aborted in response to the warning.
WHO: U.S. Air Force
WHAT: A C-17A Globemaster III returned after receiving a notice about potentially hazardous Russian space activity.
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET
WHERE: Christchurch, New Zealand
WHY: The flight was turned back after receiving a notice warning of potentially hazardous Russian space activity.
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