A US Air Force flight bound for Antarctica turned back after a warning about potentially hazardous space activity. The flight, which originated from Christchurch, returned to New Zealand.

A spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority stated that the agency was aware of the flight's turnaround, which was prompted by a warning known as a NOTAM. This warning was issued after the Russian State Air Traffic Management Corporation notified the agency about the space activity.

Further details about the incident are available from the source, including a statement from the Civil Aviation Authority.