Six Shiny Space-Debris Spheres Found on Australian Beach
TL;DR
Six shiny metal spheres were found at Forrest Beach, Queensland, and are being investigated as possible space debris from a recent rocket reentry. The Australian Space Agency says the objects resemble pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle and is coordinating with international authorities, while warning residents not to touch them; no injuries have been reported.
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- Australia space agency has found 'likely source' of mystery space balls BBC
- Australian Space Agency reveals likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on Queensland beaches The Guardian
- Beware space junk: how do 'space balls' end up on the beach? Euronews.com
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