U.S. Air Force flight to Antarctica returns to New Zealand due to alert of Russian space activity

A U.S. Air Force plane on its way to Antarctica turned around after being warned about Russian activity in New Zealand-managed airspace.

U.S. Air Force flight to Antarctica returns to New Zealand due to alert of Russian space activity

TL;DR

  • A U.S. Air Force plane was en route to Antarctica.
  • The flight was diverted due to a warning about Russian activity.
  • The activity was located in New Zealand-managed airspace.
  • The plane turned around and returned.