Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel
Australian 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 po
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Queensland fire department says a total of six objects have been found washed up on beaches. Photograph: Forrest Beach TakeawayView image in fullscreenQueensland fire department says a total of six objects have been found washed up on beaches. Photograph: Forrest Beach TakeawayQueenslandMysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuelAustralian 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 Graham ReadfearnSun 5 Jul 2026 01.52 EDTLast modified on Sun 5 Jul 2026 02.29 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSix pieces of suspected space debris found washed up on north Queensland beaches could be “space…
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