Philippine Navy recovers 12x21 ft suspected Chinese rocket debris near Tubbataha Reef

The Philippine Navy recovered a large piece of suspected Chinese rocket debris, measuring 12 feet by 21 feet, approximately 60 nautical miles northwest of Tubbataha Reef.

The Western Naval Command (WESNAVCOM) believes the debris is from a Chinese Long March 12 rocket launch.

A Philippine Navy surveillance aircraft initially spotted the floating object, and the BRP Andres Bonifacio vessel was dispatched to confirm and recover it.

The recovered debris was transported to the WESNAVCOM naval station in Puerto Princesa City for documentation, technical analysis, and disposition.

This incident occurred after authorities warned that such material might fall in Palawan.