PCG: China rocket debris may fall off Cagayan, Ilocos coasts on June 10

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TUGUEGARAO CITY — Mariners and coastal residents in Northern Luzon have been advised to remain vigilant as debris from China’s Long March 5 rocket is expected to fall within designated waters off Cagayan and Ilocos Norte during its scheduled launch on June 10.

Lt. Junior Grade Mark John Gazzingan, commander of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Cagayan, said the People’s Republic of China is set to launch the Long March 5 rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province between 3:22 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.

According to the PCG, rocket debris is expected to fall within two identified drop zones.

Drop Zone 1 is located about 69 nautical miles off Burgos, Ilocos Norte and 94 nautical miles from Dalupiri Island in Cagayan.