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Metallic Spheres From Rocket Re‑entry Recovered on Queensland Beach

Rising launch activity makes surviving rocket parts more likely to reach shorelines, prompting formal international identification processes.

Australian Space Agency Says Six Beach‑washed 'Space Balls' Likely From Re‑entering Rocket Body