Here's what we know so far and why it will take some time to reach a conclusion about the deadly collision near National Airport.
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The Secretary of Transportation announces new FAA restrictions to helicopters operating in the DC area after the midair collision of a commuter jet and Army helicopter. The statement says the restrictions will be in place until the investigation is completed. There are several exemptions for medical, law enforcement, Presidential, and defense flights.. The DC airspace is heavily regulated...
DC helicopter restrictions announced | Forth
The Secretary of Transportation announces new FAA restrictions to helicopters operating in the DC area after the midair collision of a commuter jet and Army helicopter. The statement says the restrictions will be in place until the investigation is completed. There are several exemptions for medical, law enforcement, Presidential, and defense flights.. The DC airspace is heavily regulated. Private aircraft are not allowed in the restricted area. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOT/bulletins/3cffeff
That video is reportedly shot near Turk and Caicos.
Heavy-lift rocket day | Forth
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin makes it to orbit for the first time with the launch of the heavy-lift rocket New Glenn. The reusable booster was lost, unable to land on a barge in the Atlantic. Reaching orbit will help certify New Glenn for national security launches by the US government. The launch was 2:03 a.m. EST. Less than 18 hours later, SpaceX is scheduled for its 7th test flight of Starship. Launch countdown is on for a 5:37 p.m. EST launch.
Video is appearing on social media showing the Starship breaking up.
Heavy-lift rocket day | Forth
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin makes it to orbit for the first time with the launch of the heavy-lift rocket New Glenn. The reusable booster was lost, unable to land on a barge in the Atlantic. Reaching orbit will help certify New Glenn for national security launches by the US government. The launch was 2:03 a.m. EST. Less than 18 hours later, SpaceX is scheduled for its 7th test flight of Starship. Launch countdown is on for a 5:37 p.m. EST launch.
This is a new version of the Starship. It was set to deploy some dummy Starlink satellites. Still unclear if it is lost or just comms down. All comms were lost. That suggests the ship has been lost. SpaceX commentators now say, "assume" ship is lost. It did send back some amazing photos beforehand.
Heavy-lift rocket day | Forth
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin makes it to orbit for the first time with the launch of the heavy-lift rocket New Glenn. The reusable booster was lost, unable to land on a barge in the Atlantic. Reaching orbit will help certify New Glenn for national security launches by the US government. The launch was 2:03 a.m. EST. Less than 18 hours later, SpaceX is scheduled for its 7th test flight of Starship. Launch countdown is on for a 5:37 p.m. EST launch.
Still no data from Starship. The Booster is secure at launch site. SpaceX commentators say, "we do not have comms with the ship."
Heavy-lift rocket day | Forth
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin makes it to orbit for the first time with the launch of the heavy-lift rocket New Glenn. The reusable booster was lost, unable to land on a barge in the Atlantic. Reaching orbit will help certify New Glenn for national security launches by the US government. The launch was 2:03 a.m. EST. Less than 18 hours later, SpaceX is scheduled for its 7th test flight of Starship. Launch countdown is on for a 5:37 p.m. EST launch.
Telemetry from Starship is lost on the webcast. Unclear if ship is in trouble.
Heavy-lift rocket day | Forth
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin makes it to orbit for the first time with the launch of the heavy-lift rocket New Glenn. The reusable booster was lost, unable to land on a barge in the Atlantic. Reaching orbit will help certify New Glenn for national security launches by the US government. The launch was 2:03 a.m. EST. Less than 18 hours later, SpaceX is scheduled for its 7th test flight of Starship. Launch countdown is on for a 5:37 p.m. EST launch.
Booster caught by launch tower for second time.
Heavy-lift rocket day | Forth
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin makes it to orbit for the first time with the launch of the heavy-lift rocket New Glenn. The reusable booster was lost, unable to land on a barge in the Atlantic. Reaching orbit will help certify New Glenn for national security launches by the US government. The launch was 2:03 a.m. EST. Less than 18 hours later, SpaceX is scheduled for its 7th test flight of Starship. Launch countdown is on for a 5:37 p.m. EST launch.
Hotfire separation of the booster from the Starship. Booster is returning and SpaceX will attempt to catch it.
Heavy-lift rocket day | Forth
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin makes it to orbit for the first time with the launch of the heavy-lift rocket New Glenn. The reusable booster was lost, unable to land on a barge in the Atlantic. Reaching orbit will help certify New Glenn for national security launches by the US government. The launch was 2:03 a.m. EST. Less than 18 hours later, SpaceX is scheduled for its 7th test flight of Starship. Launch countdown is on for a 5:37 p.m. EST launch.