Ground stop at Orlando International Airport because of space launch debris concerns

ORLANDO, Fla. – Flights are currently grounded at Orlando International Airport because of “space launch debris in the area,” according to the airport and the Federal Aviation Administration.

The FAA has issued a Ground Stop until 8 p.m. for MCO, Fort Lauderdale International, Palm Beach International, and Miami International airports.

So far there have been no reports of actual space launch debris at any of the airports.

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The only space launch on Wednesday was the test flight for SpaceX’s Starship mega rocket from Texas.

SpaceX lost contact with the 403-foot spacecraft as it went into an out-of-control spin. The rocket was moving east toward what was supposed to be a controlled entry over the Indian Ocean.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.