PCG warns of possible China rocket debris in PH waters
Photo from Philippine Coast GuardMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) warned vessels to stay away from a portion of the Philippine exclusive economic zone on Aug. 5 due to the planned launch. . .
Photo from Philippine Coast GuardMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) warned vessels to stay away from a portion of the Philippine exclusive economic zone on Aug. 5 due to the planned launch of China’s Jielong-3 rocket. The rocket is set to launch between 10:29 a. m. and 11:04 a. m. , according to the PCG. Parts of the rocket are expected to fall within a designated drop zone about 174 kilometers from Babuyan Island and 265 kilometers from Sta. Ana, Cagayan, the PCG said, citing information from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). Article continues after this advertisementThe Coast Guard District Northeastern Luzon urged vessels to avoid the area during the launch window. FEATURED STORIESGLOBALNATIONGLOBALNATIONGLOBALNATION“While the risk to Philippine territory remains low, the PCG urged all vessels to steer clear of the identified drop zone during the launch window and report suspected rocket debris to the nearest PCG unit,” the Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon said in a statement. READ:PhilSA: PH eyes own spaceport as first rocket launch set for 2027It also advised the public not to retrieve any debris found at sea during this period. The PCG said the risk to Philippine territory remains low but urged vessels to stay clear of the identified drop zone as a precaution. Article continues after this advertisementThe Coast Guard said it was coordinating with PhilSA and other government agencies to keep maritime stakeholders informed of the launch and the designated drop zone. /dasYour subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.