Sokor rocket debris dropped within Phl
PhilSA confirms the launch of Korea’s Nuri (KSLV-IV) rocket and warns that expected debris may have fallen within designated drop zones off multiple Philippine regions. The public is urged to report any suspected debris and avoid close contact due to possible toxic substances.
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The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed on Thursday the launch of South Korea’s Nuri/Korea Space Launch Vehicle-IV (KSLV-IV) from the Republic of Korea.
According to PhilSA, the expected debris from the rocket launch was projected to have fallen within the identified drop zones approximately 390 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.
The KSLV-IV was launched from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolia, at around 12:13 a.m. PhST on 27 November 2025.
Discarded parts
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 and authorities before the launch.
Unburned debris from rockets, such as the booster and fairing, is designed to be discarded as the rocket enters outer space. 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.