14 Jun 2019 / Delaware, Maryland & Virginia coastal waterways, United States

Offshore rocket launch and potential affect on marine traffic

NASA has advised that a scientific rocket is set to launch from Wallops Flight Facility in Virgina. Planned impact of a large scientific payload and booster stages into the ocean est of the Washington Canyon, will create a potentially hazardous area for marine traffic between the hours of 05:00 and 09:00 on 20, 21 and 22 June. The hazard area will be actively patrolled and any vessel near this area will be directed to alter course or stop.

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