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
- 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
- HYDROPAC 2320/222022-08-23 → 2022-08-31Hazardous operations, space debris 0719Z to 0757Z daily 31 aug thru 04 sep in area bound by 25-56.00S…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2298/222022-08-22 → 2022-08-23Hazardous operations, space debris 0719Z to 0757Z daily 27 aug thru 02 sep in area bound by 25-56.00S…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2261/222022-08-18 → 2022-08-25Hazardous operations, space debris 1814Z to 2107Z daily 19 thru 25 aug in area bound by 14-19.00S…Eastern North Pacific · Eastern South Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 576/222022-08-18 → 2022-08-25Hazardous operations, space debris 1814Z to 2107Z daily 19 thru 25 aug in area bound by 14-19.00S…Eastern North Pacific · Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2231/222022-08-14 → 2022-08-25Hazardous operations, space debris, 0200Z to 0700Z daily 19 thru 25 aug in area bounded by 01-26.00S…Western South Pacific · Kiribati
- HYDROPAC 2189/222022-08-10 → 2022-08-18Hazardous operations, space debris 122304Z to 130036Z aug, alternate 0704Z to 0836Z and 2304Z to 0036Z daily…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2183/222022-08-10 → 2022-08-12Hazardous operations, space debris 122304Z to 130036Z aug, 0704Z to 0836Z and 2304Z to 0036Z daily 14 thru…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2168/222022-08-08 → 2022-08-30Hazardous operations, space debris in progress until 300630Z aug in area bound by 28-30.00S 139-30.00W,…Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2160/222022-08-08 → 2022-08-10Hazardous operations, space debris 122304Z to 130036Z aug and 0704Z to 0836Z daily 14 thru 17 aug in area…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2149/222022-08-05 → 2022-08-16Hazardous operations, space debris 1858Z to 0528Z daily 09 thru 15 aug in area bound by 13-53.00N…Eastern North Pacific · Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2132/222022-08-04 → 2022-08-07Hazardous operations, rocket launching 070230Z to 070630Z aug in areas: a. within ten miles of 13-43.90N…Bay of Bengal · Indian Ocean · Eastern South Pacific · India
- HYDROPAC 2063/222022-07-28 → 2022-08-02Hazardous operations, space debris from 020800Z to 060930Z aug in area bounded by: 30-00S 175-00W, 30-00S…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2057/222022-07-28 → 2022-08-04Hazardous operations, space debris 0300Z to 0730Z daily 02 thru 16 aug in area bound by 53-30.00S…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 2015/222022-07-23 → 2022-07-30Hazardous operations, space debris 1240Z to 1525Z daily 24 thru 30 jul in area bounded by 14-19.00S…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1975/222022-07-20 → 2022-07-29Hazardous operations, space debris 1920Z to 2355Z daily 21 thru 28 jul in area bound by 25-56.00S…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1972/222022-07-19 → 2022-07-28Hazardous operations, space debris 1713Z to 2153Z daily 21 thru 28 jul in area bound by 25-56.00S…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1970/222022-07-19 → 2022-07-23Hazardous operations, space debris 1710Z to 2355Z daily 21 thru 28 jul in area bound by 59-30.00S…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1949/222022-07-17 → 2022-07-19Hazardous operations, space debris 1920Z to 2355Z daily 21 thru 24 jul in area bound by 59-30.00S…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1941/222022-07-17 → 2022-07-17Hazardous operations, space debris 1920Z to 2355Z daily 21 thru 24 jul in area bound by 26-29.00S…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1938/222022-07-16 → 2022-07-23Hazardous operations, space debris 1321Z to 1753Z daily 17 thru 23 jul in area bounded by 14-19.00S…Eastern Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 474/222022-07-16 → 2022-07-23Hazardous operations, space debris 1321Z to 1753Z daily 17 thru 23 jul in area bounded by 14-19.00S…Eastern Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 471/222022-07-15 → 2022-07-23Hazardous operations, space debris 171530Z to 231544Z jul in area bound by 03-30.00N 120-55.00W, 03-30.00N…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1933/222022-07-15 → 2022-07-23Hazardous operations, space debris 171530Z to 231544Z jul in area bound by 03-30.00N 120-55.00W, 03-30.00N…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1876/222022-07-11 → 2022-07-13Hazardous operations, space debris 0323Z to 0751Z daily 11 thru 13 jul in area bound by 25-56.00S…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1858/222022-07-08 → 2022-07-13Hazardous operation, space debris 1300Z to 1617Z daily 13 jul thru 12 aug in area bound by 36-47.00S…Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1850/222022-07-07 → 2022-07-13Hazardous operations, rocket launching 120300Z to 250730Z jul in area bound by 39-12.00S 177-51.00E,…Western South Pacific · New Zealand
- HYDROPAC 1849/222022-07-07 → 2022-07-13Hazardous operations, space debris 120300Z to 250730Z jul in areas bound by: a. 39-15.00S 177-00.00W,…South Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 437/222022-07-06 → 2022-07-13Hazardous operations, space debris 1200Z to 1615Z daily 07 thru 13 jul in area bound by 08-18.00N…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1833/222022-07-06 → 2022-07-13Hazardous operations, space debris 1200Z to 1615Z daily 07 thru 13 jul in area bound by 08-18.00N…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1830/222022-07-05 → 2022-07-11Hazardous operations, space debris 0323Z to 0751Z daily 11 thru 15 jul in area bound by 26-29.00S…South Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 434/222022-07-05 → 2022-07-13Hazardous operations, space debris 071411Z to 131404Z jul in area bound by 03-30.00N 120-55.00W, 03-30.00N…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1827/222022-07-05 → 2022-07-13Hazardous operations, space debris 071411Z to 131404Z jul in area bound by 03-30.00N 120-55.00W, 03-30.00N…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1747/222022-06-25 → 2022-07-02Hazardous operations, space debris 301200Z jun to 021600Z jul in area bound by 09-30.00S 090-00.00W,…Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1746/222022-06-25 → 2022-06-30Hazardous operations, rocket launching 1200Z to 1600Z daily 30 jun thru 02 jul: a. in area within ten miles…Andaman Sea · Bay of Bengal · Eastern South Pacific · India
- HYDROPAC 1716/222022-06-22 → 2022-06-29Hazardous operations, space debris 290640Z to 290840Z jun in area bound by 50-00.00S 130-00.00W, 30-30.00S…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1691/222022-06-19 → 2022-06-28Hazardous operations, space debris 250800Z jun thru 140920Z jul in areas bound by: a. 39-30.00S 176-30.00W,…South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1689/222022-06-19 → 2022-07-01Hazardous operation, rocket launching 250800Z jun thru 140920Z jul in area bound by 39-12.00S 177-51.00E,…South Pacific · Western South Pacific · New Zealand
- HYDROPAC 1684/222022-06-19 → 2022-06-22Hazardous operations, space debris 240720Z to 240920Z jun in area bound by 50-00.00S 130-00.00W, 30-30.00S…South Pacific
- NAVAREA IV 572/222022-06-18 → 2022-06-18Hazardous operations, rocket launch 230915Z to 231645Z jun, alternate 240915Z to 241645Z jun in area bound…Western North Atlantic · Virginia
- HYDROPAC 1655/222022-06-16 → 2022-06-17Hazardous operations, space debris 171550Z to 171753Z jun, alternate 181528Z to 181731Z, 191506Z to 191709Z,…Eastern North Pacific · Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1650/222022-06-15 → 2022-06-18Hazardous operations, space debris 171550Z to 231543Z jun in area bound by 14-19.00S 135-27.00W, 03-30.00N…Eastern Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 385/222022-06-15 → 2022-06-18Hazardous operations, space debris 171550Z to 231543Z jun in area bound by 14-19.00S 135-27.00W, 03-30.00N…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1626/222022-06-13 → 2022-07-14Hazardous operations, space debris 150330Z jun to 140730Z jul in area bound by 27-30.00S 135-00.00W,…Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1472/222022-05-27 → 2022-06-02Hazardous operations, space debris: a. 011100Z to 011300Z jun in area bound by 33-02S 159-45W, 36-35S…Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1417/222022-05-21 → 2022-05-26Hazardous operations, space debris 252209Z to 252309Z may in area bound by 03-30N 134-40W, 03-30N 129-51W,…Eastern North Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1385/222022-05-20 → 2022-05-31Hazardous operations, space debris 2010Z to 2130Z daily 25 thru 31 may in area bound by 54-00.00S…Eastern South Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1241/222022-05-07 → 2022-05-16Hazardous operationsEastern Pacific
- NAVAREA XII 302/222022-05-07 → 2022-05-16Hazardous operations, space debris 2215Z to 0300Z daily 10 thru 16 may in area bound by 02-00N 120-00W,…Eastern Pacific
- HYDROPAC 1150/222022-04-28 → 2022-05-03Hazardous operations, space debris 292030Z apr to 121200Z may in area bound by 57-54S 169-54E, 53-36S…Western South Pacific
Sea boundaries: Flanders Marine Institute (2018), IHO Sea Areas v3, marineregions.org (CC BY 4.0). Not for navigation — follow official NAVAREA / coastal broadcasts and your national MSI service.