Disaster● ElevatedJul 6 · Jul 6, 2026, 4:48 PM
Space debris on Queensland beach: 'space balls' washed ashore, do not touch
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en]
In Australia, authorities warn after several so-called space balls appeared on a beach in Queensland. Anyone who finds one must call emergency services at once and must not touch it.
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