Eurocontrol has warned of the unexpected re-entry into atmosphere of the large space object Rocket Long March 5B (CZ 5B), launched by China on 31 October 2022.

Some of the projected trajectories could affect the southern European airspace.  The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation issued the Safety Information Bulletin to raise awareness and considered it a major risk  

The FlightFFInformation Regions or controlled airspace that might be potentially affected are: • Canarias, Madrid, Barcelona (Spain)
• Santa Maria, Lisboa (Portugal)
• Marseille (France)
• Roma, Brindisi (Italy)
• Athens (Greece)
• Nicosia (Cyprus)        

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