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The FAA issued Safety Alert for Operators SAFO 26001 to address risks from increasing commercial and government space launches in the U.S. It provides guidance on airspace management, including temporary flight restrictions and debris response areas.

The FAA develops airspace management plans for each launch, alerting pilots to avoid designated areas and exercise caution near them. Larger prototype vehicles, like SpaceX Starship and Blue Origin New Glenn, require more complex hazard areas, with potential last-minute changes.