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I generally understand the concept of the LDZ, but would like to look at actual examples for past Falcon and Antares orbital launches. How are private boaters and the general public warned about KSC/Canaveral launches and the corresponding downrange exclusion zones? Is there a link to public notices and Notice to Mariners/Airmen from past launches at KSC and Wallops?

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The marine zones should be in the USCG local notice to mariners http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/lnms/lnm11012017.pdf (that doesn't have an example, but it should...)

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Here's an example from a June 2018 (planned) launch of Falcon 9. See page 9.

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Googling for the two phrases:

"Local Notice to Mariners" "Eastern Range"

is an effective way to find Florida launches.

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According to https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/chart

Space Operations Launch and Recovery (SOLAR) Chart

Space Launch and Recovery Operations will be conducted within portions of the Warning Areas and Hazard Areas displayed on the chart below, and may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control. Mariners are urged to avoid waters within these areas during launch windows. For more information, mariners may contact the U.S. Space Force Launch Information hotline at 1-800-470-7232. Click HERE for the reference guide. (Data accurate as of: 08 DEC 2023 1755 Z.) (You are in mobile mode: use 1 finger to scroll the page and two fingers to move the map.)

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