Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is installing laser-based directed energy systems to defend against drone intrusions into its airspace. The Air Force Research Laboratory-tested system will provide real-time detection and defensive capabilities to protect launch infrastructure and personnel. The spaceport experienced hundreds of unauthorized drone flights last year, making the laser solution preferable to radio jamming that could damage spacecraft.
A question about whether the density of unmanned aerial vehicles in airspace will follow an exponential growth pattern similar to Moore's Law, with a request for relevant data.
Tesla has established a temporary flight restriction over a SpaceX facility in McGregor, Texas ahead of its October 1 Roadster reveal in Waco, suggesting the company may demonstrate the vehicle's optional SpaceX Package featuring cold-gas thrusters. The airspace closure, unusual for product launches, indicates Tesla could perform a live thruster demonstration or brief flight test, fulfilling years-old promises about the supercar's performance capabilities.