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PAN PANRocket launch and space debris hazard off New Zealand, daily 2-16 Nov
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Scheduledstarts 02 Nov 2026, 08:45 UTC (5 min ago)Daily rocket launching will occur in an area off New Zealand between 0845 and 1815 UTC from 02 Nov through 16 Nov. A separate space debris hazard area is declared for the same period. Mariners should avoid the named areas during the stated times. Message cancels itself at 161915Z NOV 26.
Avoid the declared areas during the stated times and navigate with caution; keep a sharp lookout for falling debris and obey any subsequent warnings or maritime safety broadcasts.
Background (general knowledge, not from the warning)
This message describes a commercial orbital rocket launch and associated downrange debris hazard off New Zealand. New Zealand is a regular launch location for commercial small-satellite rockets, which require declared hazard areas downrange for stage re-entry and expended hardware. The two polygon areas separate the launch corridor and the broader possible debris fall zone. Mariners should expect temporary closures or additional warnings from local maritime authorities during the launch window.
- Type
- Missile / rocket launch · severity high
- Feed
- Rocket launches and space debrisAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
- Location
- South Pacific, New Zealand (areas given in message)
- Validity
- From 02 Nov 2026, 08:45 UTC
Until 16 Nov 2026, 19:15 UTC0845Z TO 1815Z DAILY 02 THRU 16 NOV; CANCEL THIS MSG 161915Z NOV 26. - Activity periods
- 02 Nov 2026, 08:45 UTC - 16 Nov 2026, 18:15 UTC (Daily 0845-1815Z 02-16 Nov)
- Hazards
- rocket launch, space debris
Coast stations for this area
- DSCDSC Station Taupo Maritime RadioRCC New ZealandNew ZealandMMSI 005120010HF64 NM from the area
Worked out automatically from the warning text on 28 Oct 2026, 05:48 UTC; the background is general knowledge, not from the warning. It can be wrong: the official warning text is the authority.