The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) over the weekend recovered debris near Subic, Zambales, believed to be parts of a Long March rocket launched by China in October.
According to the PCG, the Philippine Space Agency posted a public advisory during the day of the launch, alerting the public for possible falling debris within two drop zones.
The recovery was made a day after Filipino boat captain David Gervacio reported the sighting of a white cylindrical shaped object believed to be rocket debris. Prior to this, Gervacio and his crew in November also found a similar floating object on November 16, but were unable to retrieve the material due to its size and it being submerged.
“[T]he PCG remains alert and ready to assist in identifying and recovering objects at sea to ensure the safety of vessels and Filipino fisherfolk plying waters within the Philippine maritime jurisdiction,” the PCG said.
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