A โsuspected piece of space junk has been discovered near a mine site in Western australia, prompting inquiry by authorities. Police secured the object after it was found, confirming there is currently no threat to public safety.
The discovery highlights the increasingโ volume of space debris orbiting Earth and the potential for objects to re-enter the atmosphere and land in populated areas. Western Australia โPolice are collaborating with the Australian Space Agency, the Department of โFire and emergencyโข Services, and the โขmine operator to determine the object’s origin and composition. Initial assessments suggest the item is made of carbon fibre. โ
Police stated,”The โขobject has been secured,and there is no current threat to public safety.”
authorities are working to identify the object, with WA Police sharing โimages โฃof the debris – appearing as a dark, cylindrical object in aโค puddle of red dirt – with the Australian Space Agency.