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Launch hazard area
SPACEFLIGHT NOW
Posted: May 16, 2004

Map
Credit: U.S. Air Force
 
This map shows the Eastern Range Launch Hazard Area (LHA) for the May 19 launch of the Atlas 2AS rocket. Mariners are asked to remain clear of the LHA from 4:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. EDT.

**PERSONS ENTERING AN ACTIVE LAUNCH HAZARD AREA SHOULD BE AWARE THAT SEVERE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO PUNISH VIOLATORS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 33, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 1232, THE MAXIMUM PENALTY IS SIX YEARS CONFINEMENT AND A $250,000 FINE.**

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