MANILA, Philippines – Posibleng nahulog malapit sa Rozul Reef at Patag Island sa West Philippine Sea ang debris mula sa rocket launch ng China, sinabi ng Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) nitong Huwebes, Mayo 9.
“PhilSA confirms the launch of the Long March 3B/E rocket of the People’s Republic of China,” saad sa pahayag ng ahensya.
“Expected debris from the rocket launch was projected to have fallen within the identified drop zones approximately 28 nautical miles away from Rozul Reef and 38 nm away from Patag Island,” dagdag pa niya.
Nakadisenyong ilaglag ang unburned debris mula sa rocket katulad ng booster at faring sa oras na pumasok na ang rocket sa outer space.
Nagbabala ang PhilSA na posibleng magdulot ng peligro o pinsala ang bumagsak na debris sa mga barko, eroplano, bangkang pangisda at iba pang mga barko na daraan sa drop zone.
“While not projected to fall on land features or inhabited areas, falling debris poses danger and potential risk to ships, aircraft, fishing boats, and other vessels that will pass through the drop zone,” anang PhilSA.
Posible ring lumutang ang debris at makarating sa mga dalampasigan.
“PhilSA reiterates its advice for the public to inform local authorities if suspected debris is sighted.”
“PhilSA also cautions against retrieving or coming in close contact with these materials that may contain remnants of toxic substances such as rocket fuel,” dagdag pa. RNT/JGC
