NORAD dispatched two USAF F-15s to intercept a Cessna flying through the temporary flight restriction zone posted over Crawford, Tex., on Aug. 23. There’s no indication in this NORAD release of the origin of the fighters, but they apparently shot off eight flares before getting the attention of the civilian aircraft. The Cessna then contacted the FAA and got out of the area.
As the Space Force prepares to field new fleets of satellites that can track moving targets in the air and on the ground, it’s working to ensure it has the organizational structures in place to onboard and operate those systems.
