[U.S. Government Shutdown to Ban Daytime Rocket Launches by SpaceX and Other Commercial Space Companies] According to Golden Finance, as the U.S. government shutdown enters its second month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to only permit 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 broader directives to alleviate pressure on the air traffic control system.