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<p>MANILA - The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) said debris from China&#x27;s latest rocket launch may have fallen in Philippine waters.</p><p>In an advisory issued on Saturday, PhilSA said debris from the Long March 5 rocket launch was projected to have fallen approximately &quot;69 nautical miles away from Burgos, Ilocos Norte, and 94 NM away from Dalupiri Island, Cagayan; and 117 NM away from Santa Ana, Cagayan, and 130 NM away from Camiguin Norte.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/12/6/chinese-rocket-debris-expected-near-palawan-coast-1804"><strong>Chinese rocket debris expected near Palawan coast</strong></a></div><p>Both drop zones are within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).</p><p>The Long March 5 rocket was launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Wenchang, Hainan, at around 8:30 p.m. on December 20, 2025 (Saturday).</p><p>PhilSA said details of the rocket drop zone were disclosed through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) warning of an “aerospace flight activity.” PhilSA disseminated a pre-launch report to relevant government agencies and authorities prior to the launch.</p><p>Unburned debris from rockets, such as the booster and fairing, are designed to be discarded as the rocket enters outer space. </p><p>&quot;While not projected to fall on land features or inhabited areas, falling debris poses danger and potential risk to ships, aircraft, fishing boats, and other vessels that will pass through the drop zone,&quot; said PhilSA.</p><p>The agency added that there is also a possibility for the debris to float around the area and wash toward nearby coasts. </p><p>&quot;The possibility of an uncontrolled re-entry to the atmosphere of the rocket’s upper stages returning from outer space cannot be ruled out at this time,&quot; said PhilSA. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/12/14/-no-damage-reported-philippine-navy-on-alert-after-chinese-rocket-launch-1745"><strong>‘No damage reported’: Philippine Navy on alert after Chinese rocket launch</strong></a></div><p>PhilSA reiterated its public advisory to inform local authorities if suspected debris is sighted. </p><p>The agency also cautioned against retrieving or coming in close contact with the rocket materials that may contain remnants of toxic substances such as rocket fuel.</p><div>  </div>

<p>The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) said debris may have fallen in Philippine waters from China's most recent rocket launch.</p>

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) said debris may have fallen in Philippine waters from China's most recent rocket launch.

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PhilSA warns about debris from Chinese rocket launch

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Published December 20, 2025 09:52 PM PHT

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