Data / Federal rules / 2026-08732
Safety Zones; Rocket Launches in the Gulf of America and South Bay, Boca Chica Beach, TX
The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 5, 2026. It took effect on June 4, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Coast Guard is establishing two permanent safety zones to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by commercial spaceflight activities. The permanent safety zones are located in navigable waters of South Bay, TX and in navigable waters of the Gulf of America. This rule prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zones during scheduled launches, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) or a designated representative.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-08732
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Published
- May 5, 2026
- Takes effect
- June 4, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective June 4, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket Number USCG-2025-0332
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1625-AA00
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 33 CFR 165
- Topics
- Harbors; Marine safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Security measures; Waterways
- Pages
- 5
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