What Happened
Rising Launch Frequency Brings New Airspace Risks
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a new Safety Alert for Operators, warning pilots and flight departments to expect more disruptions due to the increasing frequency of commercial space launches from US spaceports. The alert highlights the risks of airspace and debris from launch and reentry operations, and advises close coordination, careful planning, and situational awareness to mitigate these risks. With launches becoming more frequent, the FAA says interruptions to planned routes and day-of-operation traffic flows are increasingly likely, particularly near established launch corridors. This was reported by AeroTime.