The recent order by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) limiting commercial space launches to nighttime hours could potentially affect upcoming SpaceX launches at the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
On November 5, 2025, the FAA announced a temporary reduction in flights at 40 high-traffic airports nationwide, citing air traffic controller fatigue and staffing constraints caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
According to the order, commercial space launches and reentries are permitted between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time from November 10, 2025…