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Coastguards have recovered what are believed to be parts of a rocket off the coast of Bisucay Island in the Philippines, near the Balading settlement. A response team was deployed to transport the debris to the Coast Guard Station in Eastern Palawan for examination.
Coastguards are currently examining the recovered debris to ascertain its origin, with further updates promised as the investigation proceeds. The Philippine Coast Guard has stated that safety measures are being implemented while the inquiry is ongoing.
The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed the recovery of rocket debris near Bisucay Island and is investigating its origin, with maritime authorities examining the wreckage. The Coast Guard assured the public that “appropriate safety measures are in place” and will provide further updates as information becomes available.
What remains unclear — It is not confirmed whether the recovered wreckage is from the Long March 12 rocket or another source.
Rocket debris discovered on beach in Palawan, Philippines
Coastguards have recovered what are believed to be parts of a rocket off the coast of Bisucay Island in the Philippines (Picture: Coast Guard District Palawan)
Debris from a suspected rocket launch has been discovered off the coast of a remote island in the Philippines.
Coastguards confirmed they had received reports of wreckage found near the Balading settlement on Bisucay Islandoff the coast of Cuyo.
A response team was deployed at 6.46am local time on Wednesday to transport the parts to the Coast Guard Station in Eastern Palawan.
The discovery comes weeks after the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) warned debris from China’s Long March 12 rocket was likely to fall into water off the coast of Puerto Princesa in Palawan.
The vehicle carrier rocket was last launched from Hainan Island on June 17.
The debris was recovered this morning at the Balading settlement in Palawan province (Picture: Coast Guard District Palawan)
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PhilSA said at the time it couldn’t rule out an uncontrolled descent and that there was a possibility pieces of debris could land on the ground or even hit aircraft and buildings.
Details of the launch were shared between the two countries through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) warning of an ‘aerospace flight activity’.
It is unclear whether the recovered wreckage is from the Long March 12, or whether it came from something else entirely.
The discovery comes weeks after the launch of the Chinese rocket Long March 12 from Hainan Island (Picture: Coast Guard District Palawan)
Coast Guard District Palawan confirmed maritime authorities were examining the debris to determine its origin.
It added: ‘The Philippine Coast Guard assures the public that appropriate safety measures are in place while the investigation is ongoing.
‘Further updates will be released as they become available.’
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