The US government shutdown will prohibit commercial space companies like SpaceX from launching rockets during the day.

 as the U.S. government shutdown enters its second month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to only allow commercial space launches and re-entries between 10 pm and 6 am local time. The U.S. government must clear large areas of airspace, which is part of a broader directive to relieve pressure on the air traffic control system.