Advisory on the Long March 8A rocket launch
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirms the launch of the Long March 8A rocket from the People's Republic of China. Expected debris from the rocket launch was projected to have fallen within the identified drop zones: approximately 162 NM away from El Nido, Palawan, 185 NM away from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and 101 NM away from Patag Island (DZ 1); and 32 NM away from Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan, 44 NM away from Pangutaran Island, Sulu, and 47 NM away from Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (DZ 2). The first drop zone is within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) while the second drop zone is within Philippine archipelagic waters. The Long March 8A rocket was launched from the Hainan International Commercial Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan at around 3:49 AM PhST on 13 March 2026. Details of the rocket drop zone were disclosed through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) warning of an “aerospace flight activity.” PhilSA disseminated a pre-launch report to relevant government agencies ...
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