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Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach

Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
BBC News Sunday 05 July 2026, 12:55 UTC 1 min read
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Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.

Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.
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