Missile & rocket hazards in the South Pacific Ocean
Missile firings, rocket launches and space debris re-entry areas.
- in force
- 4
- last 12 months
- 16
- vs previous 12 (10)
- +60%
- since 2001
- 622
Coverage note: the NGA archive ends 2024-05 and live collection began 2026-08-17. Warnings issued in between are here only if they were still in force when collection started, so 2024–2026 are under-counted.
In force now · 4
- HYDROPAC 2332/26in force2026-08-11Hazardous space debris operations occur daily 19-25 August in the South Pacific, with cancellation at 250929Z August 26.South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2300/26in force2026-08-11Space debris hazard operations occur daily from August 15 to September 4 in two South Pacific areas.South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2299/26in force2026-08-10Rocket launching hazardous operations occur daily 0430-1645Z from 15 August to 4 September in the South Pacific near New Zealand.South Pacific · New Zealand
- HYDROPAC 2286/26in force2026-08-07Space debris hazard operations occur in the South Pacific from 15 to 22 August, in an area bounded by 27-59S 122-44W and 59-58S 099-05W.South Pacific
Longest in force
- HYDROPAC 2286/26in force2026-08-07 · 14 dSpace debris hazard operations occur in the South Pacific from 15 to 22 August, in an area bounded by 27-59S 122-44W and 59-58S 099-05W.South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2299/26in force2026-08-10 · 11 dRocket launching hazardous operations occur daily 0430-1645Z from 15 August to 4 September in the South Pacific near New Zealand.South Pacific · New Zealand
- HYDROPAC 2300/26in force2026-08-11 · 11 dSpace debris hazard operations occur daily from August 15 to September 4 in two South Pacific areas.South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2332/26in force2026-08-11 · 11 dHazardous space debris operations occur daily 19-25 August in the South Pacific, with cancellation at 250929Z August 26.South Pacific
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Other hazards in the South Pacific Ocean
Archive · 618 cancelled
- HYDROPAC 3427/222022-12-02 → 2022-12-08Hazardous operations, space debris 2200Z to 1100Z daily 06 and 07 dec in area bound by 02-00.00S 136-00.00W,…Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 3421/222022-12-01 → 2022-12-02Hazardous operations, space debris 060231Z to 060419Z, alternate 070210Z to 070357Z, 080148Z to 080335Z,…Eastern Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 926/222022-12-01 → 2022-12-021. hazardous operations, space debris 060231Z to 060419Z dec, alternate 070210Z to 070357Z, 080148Z to…Eastern Pacific Ocean
- HYDROPAC 3418/222022-12-01 → 2022-12-01Hazardous operations, space debris 060231Z to 060419Z dec, alternate 070210Z to 070357Z, 080148Z to 080335Z,…Eastern Pacific Ocean
- HYDROPAC 3070/222022-10-31 → 2022-11-04Hazardous operations, rocket launching 1515Z to 1900Z daily 04 thru 17 nov in area bound by 39-18.00S…Western South Pacific · New Zealand
- HYDROPAC 3069/222022-10-31 → 2022-11-04Hazardous operations, space debris 1515Z to 1900Z daily 04 thru 17 nov in areas bound by: a. 44-00.00S…Western South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 3061/222022-10-31 → 2022-11-05Hazardous operations, space debris 0700Z to 0900Z daily 02 thru 05 nov in area bound by 44-50.00S…Western South Pacific · Southeastern Indian Ocean · Australia
- HYDROPAC 2946/222022-10-20 → 2022-10-25Hazardous operation, space debris: a. 240200Z to 240400Z oct in area bound by 30-38.00S 162-18.00W,…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2938/222022-10-19 → 2022-10-20Hazardous operation, space debris: a. 240200Z to 240400Z oct in area bound by: 30-38.00S 162-18.00W,…Eastern South Pacific · South Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 776/222022-10-18 → 2022-10-21Hazardous operations, space debris 201555Z to 202039Z oct, alternate 211534Z to 212018Z, 221512Z to 221956Z,…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2922/222022-10-18 → 2022-10-21Hazardous operations, space debris 201555Z to 202039Z oct, alternate 211534Z to 212018Z, 221512Z to 221956Z,…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2896/222022-10-15 → 2022-10-18Hazardous operations, space debris 201555Z to 202039Z oct, alternate 211534Z to 212018Z, 221512Z to 221956Z,…Eastern Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 769/222022-10-15 → 2022-10-18Hazardous operations, space debris 201555Z to 202039Z oct, alternate 211534Z to 212018Z, 221512Z to 221956Z,…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2770/222022-10-04 → 2022-10-07Hazardous operations, space debris 1500Z to 1830Z daily 07 thru 18 oct in area bound by 55-00.00S…Western South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2769/222022-10-04 → 2022-10-07Hazardous operations 1500Z to 1830Z daily 07 thru 18 oct in areas bound by: a. rocket launching 39-18.00S…Western South Pacific · New Zealand
- HYDROPAC 2767/222022-10-04 → 2022-10-11Hazardous operations, space debris 1952Z to 0445Z daily 03 thru 10 oct in area bound by 42-06.00S…Eastern South Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 739/222022-10-04 → 2022-10-11Hazardous operations, space debris 1952Z to 0445Z daily 03 thru 10 oct in area bound by 42-06.00S…Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2755/222022-10-03 → 2022-10-04Hazardous operations, space debris 1500Z to 1830Z daily 06 thru 18 oct in area bound by 55-00.00S…Western South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2739/222022-10-02 → 2022-10-04Hazardous operations 1500Z to 1830Z daily 06 thru 18 oct in areas bound by: a. rocket launching 44-00.00S…Western South Pacific · New Zealand
- HYDROPAC 2718/222022-09-30 → 2022-10-03Hazardous operations, space debris 1500Z to 1830Z daily 05 thru 18 oct in area bound by 55-00.00S…Western South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2715/222022-09-30 → 2022-10-02Hazardous operations, rocket launching 1500Z to 1830Z daily 05 thru 18 oct in areas bound by: a. 39-12.00S…Western South Pacific · New Zealand
- HYDROPAC 2706/222022-09-29 → 2022-10-11Hazardous operations, space debris 2252Z to 0145Z daily 04 thru 10 oct in area bound by 42-06.00S…Eastern South Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 725/222022-09-29 → 2022-10-11Hazardous operations, space debris 2252Z to 0145Z daily 04 thru 10 oct in area bound by 42-06.00S…Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2705/222022-09-29 → 2022-10-04Hazardous operations, space debris 1952Z to 0445Z daily 04 thru 10 oct in area bound by 42-06.00S…Eastern South Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 724/222022-09-29 → 2022-10-04Hazardous operations, space debris 1952Z to 0445Z daily 04 thru 10 oct in area bound by 42-06.00S…Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2649/222022-09-24 → 2022-10-07Hazardous operations, space debris 302346Z to 302359Z sep, alternate 010001Z to 010346Z, 012324Z to 012359Z,…Eastern Pacific Ocean
- NAVAREA XII 710/222022-09-24 → 2022-10-07Hazardous operations, space debris 302346Z to 302359Z sep, alternate 010001Z to 010346Z, 012324Z to 012359Z,…Eastern Pacific Ocean
- HYDROPAC 2635/222022-09-23 → 2022-09-24Hazardous operations, space debris 250037Z to 250237Z sep, alternate 260015Z to 260217Z, 262354Z to 270155Z,…Eastern Pacific Ocean
- NAVAREA XII 705/222022-09-23 → 2022-09-24Hazardous operations, space debris 250037Z to 250237Z sep, alternate 260015Z to 260217Z, 262354Z to 270155Z,…Eastern Pacific Ocean
- HYDROPAC 2632/222022-09-22 → 2022-09-23Hazardous operations, space debris 250037Z to 250318Z sep, alternate 260015Z to 260256Z, 262354Z to 270235Z,…Eastern Pacific Ocean
- NAVAREA XII 703/222022-09-22 → 2022-09-23Hazardous operations, space debris 250037Z to 250318Z sep, alternate 260015Z to 260256Z, 262354Z to 270235Z,…Eastern Pacific Ocean
- HYDROPAC 2616/222022-09-21 → 2022-09-28Hazardous operations, space debris 1950Z to 0015Z daily 24 thru 27 sep in area bound by 03-24.00S…Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2552/222022-09-15 → 2022-09-16Hazardous operations, space debris 160227Z to 160310Z sep, alternate 170205Z to 170248Z, 180143Z to 180226Z,…Eastern North Pacific · Eastern South Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 685/222022-09-15 → 2022-09-20Hazardous operations, space debris 160227Z to 160310Z sep, alternate 170205Z to 170248Z, 180143Z to 180226Z,…Eastern North Pacific · Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2541/222022-09-14 → 2022-09-15Hazardous operations, space debris 152030Z to 272145Z sep in area bound by 56-30.00S 171-00.00E, 52-30.00S…Western South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2540/222022-09-14 → 2022-09-27Hazardous operations 152030Z to 272145Z sep in areas bound by: a. rocket launching 39-12.00S 177-51.00E,…Western South Pacific · New Zealand
- HYDROPAC 2524/222022-09-12 → 2022-09-15Hazardous operations, space debris 140310Z to 140353Z sep, alternate 150248Z to 150331Z, 160227Z to 160310Z,…Eastern North Pacific · Eastern South Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 673/222022-09-12 → 2022-09-15Hazardous operations, space debris 140310Z to 140353Z sep, alternate 150248Z to 150331Z, 160227Z to 160310Z,…Eastern North Pacific · Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2498/222022-09-09 → 2022-09-14Hazardous operations, space debris 141830Z to 272115Z sep in area bound by 56-30.00S 171-00.00E, 52-30.00S…Western South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2497/222022-09-09 → 2022-09-14Hazardous operations 141830Z to 272115Z sep in areas bound by: a. rocket launching 39-12.00S 177-51.00E,…Western South Pacific · New Zealand
- HYDROPAC 2483/222022-09-08 → 2022-09-18Hazardous operations, space debris 120353Z to 120436Z sep, alternate 140310Z to 140353Z, 150248Z to 150331Z,…Eastern Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 663/222022-09-08 → 2022-09-18Hazardous operations, space debris 120353Z to 120436Z sep, alternate 140310Z to 140353Z, 150248Z to 150331Z,…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2482/222022-09-08 → 2022-09-17Hazardous operations, space debris 110319Z to 110355Z, 120257Z to 120333Z, 130236Z to 130312Z, 140214Z to…South Pacific · Cook Islands
- HYDROPAC 2460/222022-09-06 → 2022-09-08Hazardous operations, space debris 120115Z to 120436Z sep, alternate 130054Z to 130404Z, 140032Z to 140353Z,…Eastern Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 656/222022-09-06 → 2022-09-08Hazardous operations, space debris 120115Z to 120436Z sep, alternate 130054Z to 130404Z, 140032Z to 140353Z,…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2455/222022-09-06 → 2022-09-08Hazardous operations, space debris 110224Z to 110500Z, 120202Z to 120439Z, 130141Z to 130417Z, 140119Z to…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2358/222022-08-26 → 2022-09-07Hazardous operation, space debris 0719Z to 0757Z daily 31 aug thru 07 sep in area bound by 25-56.00S…South Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 611/222022-08-26 → 2022-09-03Hazardous operations, space debris 280302Z to 280544Z aug, 290240Z to 290522Z, 300219Z to 300501Z, 310157Z…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2356/222022-08-26 → 2022-09-03Hazardous operations, space debris 280302Z to 280544Z aug, 290240Z to 290522Z, 300219Z to 300501Z, 310157Z…Eastern Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 600/222022-08-24 → 2022-08-26Hazardous operations, space debris 280302Z to 280544Z aug, 290240Z to 290522Z, 300219Z to 300501Z, 310157Z…Eastern North Pacific · Eastern South Pacific
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