Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel

Six pieces of mysterious space debris have washed up on north Queensland beaches and may contain toxic rocket fuel, according to reporting by the Guardian. The Australian Space Agency says the objects could be 'space balls'—pressurized spheres left behind during rocket launches. Authorities are now working to confirm their origin and assess any potential hazard.

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