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NOTAM Sparks Confusion Over Possible Russian Hypersonic Missile Test Off California Coast
• Zero HedgeThere's been quite a stir on X as some users speculate that a NOTAM, or aviation notice to airmen, suggests a potential Russian Navy hypersonic missile test off the coast of Southern California. However, that's not the case. According to The War Zone, the NOTAM is actually in anticipation of a Russian space booster splashing down in the Pacific.
Let's begin with the misguided hype on X about the threats of Russian missile testing off the California coast. These posts collectively have generated more than a million views.
Russian Navy rocket/gun/missile firing starts this afternoon off the coast of California and Baja until the 26th in International waters. Shouldn't really affect any flights going to/from Hawaii.
— Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) May 16, 2024
THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION PLANS TO CONDUCT ROCKET FIRINGS. IMPACT AREA WI THE OAKLAND… pic.twitter.com/xLppIZDSae
????????????????????????Russian Navy will do hypersonic missile test exercise — 40 miles away from California
— Fish ???????? (@fisherofsea) May 17, 2024
Apparently exercise/test will last 10 days will end May 26 , 2024
this will be new hypersonic —(Zirconium) SCRAMJET ENGINE testing off coast of California.
Mach : 8 — 12 top speed???????????????? pic.twitter.com/q2oyR1kKl4
Meanwhile, two US defense officials told TWZ the NOTAM is in place through May 26 because of the re-entry of a "Russian space launch booster."
"It is not for a launch or a military exercise," the officials said, commenting on the social media hype.