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PhilSA warns vs. possible debris from Korean rocket launch

Philippine News Agency

By Ma. Cristina Arayata
November 27, 2025, 3:55 pm

MANILA -- The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on Thursday warned the public against possible debris from a rocket launch from South Korea.

The Nuri, also known as Nuri/Korea Space Launch Vehicle-IV (KSLV-IV) was launched from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla, at around 12:13 a.m. PhST.

PhilSA said debris from the rocket launch could have fallen within these drop zones: approximately 390 nautical miles (NM) away from Santa Ana, Cagayan, 394 NM away from Babuyan Island, 218 NM away from Siargao, Surigao del Norte, 228 NM away from the City of Mati, Davao Oriental, and 232 NM away from Mercedes, Samar.

Unburned debris from rockets, such as the booster and fairing, is designed to be discarded as the rocket enters outer space.

"Falling debris poses danger and potential risk to ships, aircraft, fishing boats, and other vessels that will pass through the drop zone," the advisory read.

Debris could possibly float around the area and wash toward nearby coasts.

The public is advised to inform local authorities of suspected sighting of debris.

They are also cautioned against retrieving or coming in close contact with these materials that may contain remnants of toxic substances such as rocket fuel. (PNA)