FAA and Blue Origin navigate launch restrictions amid government shutdown
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Blue Origin is working with the FAA to secure an exemption for the Nov. 9 launch of its New Glenn rocket carrying a NASA Mars mission, amid new FAA restrictions on commercial launches due to air traffic management issues caused by a government shutdown. The launch is scheduled from Cape Canaveral, with backup plans in place, and ongoing discussions with FAA and NASA aim to ensure the mission proceeds safely and on time.
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