Australian Space Agency

Metallic balls found on a beach in North Queensland, Australia, were identified as pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle. Queensland Fire and Rescue and the Australian Space Agency confirmed the objects are likely debris from a foreign rocket re-entering the atmosphere.

Australian authorities identified the likely source of six mysterious 'space balls' found on a Queensland beach. The Australian Space Agency stated the spherical objects appear to be 'pressure vessels' from a space launch vehicle that fell back to Earth.

The Australian Space Agency identified six 'space balls' found on north Queensland beaches as likely debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered Earth's atmosphere. The objects, discovered in the Forrest Beach area over three days, are suspected to contain hazardous chemicals.

Six pieces of suspected space debris found on north Queensland beaches may be 'space balls' from rocket launches. The Australian Space Agency is investigating their origin and nature, as police warn they could contain hazardous chemicals.