China Rocket Debris Predicted to Fall within Philippine EEZ
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) announced that debris from China's Long March 8A rocket launch is predicted to fall in multiple locations within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and territorial waters, raising concerns for passing ships and aircraft.
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