Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel
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Six pieces of suspected space debris were found on north Queensland beaches. The Australian Space Agency is investigating their origin, and police believe they may contain hazardous chemicals. An expert suggests the objects could be 'space balls' left over from rocket launches, possibly containing toxic rocket fuel.
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Space debris identification methods being used
The Australian Space Agency is working to determine the nature and origin of the objects.
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A space archaeologist says the objects may be connected to a rocket launch.
Opinion- Space debris identification methods being used
- Rocket launch remnants as 'space balls'
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A space archaeologist says the objects may be connected to a rocket launch.
OpinionSix pieces of suspected space debris were found washed up on north Queensland beaches.
The GuardianThe Australian Space Agency is working to determine the nature and origin of the objects.
The GuardianPolice said the debris is suspected of containing hazardous chemicals.
The Guardian