Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel
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Graham Readfearn
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The GuardianMysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fueltheguardian.comAustralian Space Agency working to confirm origin of objects as space archaeologist says they may be connected to a rocket launch Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Six pieces of suspected space debris found washed up on north Queensland beaches could be “space balls” that are often left over from rocket launches, according to one expert. The Australian Space Agency confirmed on Sunday it was working to determine the nature and origin of the mysterious objects, which police said were suspected of containing hazardous chemicals. Continue reading...
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