Strange balls found on Queensland beaches could be toxic ‘space debris’, experts warn
Experts and the Australian Space Agency are investigating mysterious silver 'space balls' washed up on Queensland beaches.
📍 Where it landed
Authorities investigated six mysterious spheres that washed up on Queensland beaches. The Australian Space Agency weighed in and identified a likely origin for the objects.
Experts warned that the debris could be toxic.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Six mysterious silver spheres have washed up on beaches in Queensland, Australia. Authorities and experts are investigating the objects, with warnings that the items could be toxic space debris.
Coverage from the BBC, The Guardian, and Yahoo News Canada indicates that the Australian Space Agency has weighed in on the situation. The agency reports that they have found the likely origin and source of the objects.
Further updates from the Australian Space Agency are expected as authorities continue to examine the six spheres.
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What were the objects found on the beach?
The objects are described as mysterious silver 'space balls' or spheres.
How many objects were reported?
According to The Jerusalem Post, authorities are investigating six mysterious balls.
Are the objects dangerous?
Experts have warned that the objects could be toxic space debris.
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