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Likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on Queensland beaches revealed by Australian Space Agency

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Six mysterious spheres have washed ashore on Queensland's Forrest Beach, north of Townsville. According to the Australian Space Agency, they're likely debris from a foreign rocket body that recently fell back to Earth. The suspected 'space balls' may contain hazardous chemicals, The Guardian reports.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/06/my...

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