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'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast

'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
BBC Science Wednesday 19 August 2026, 15:01 UTC 1 min read
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A Christmas Island resident was surprised to find the massive piece of debris floating off the coast.

A Christmas Island resident was surprised to find the massive piece of debris floating off the coast.
SpaceX (ORG) Christmas Island (LOCATION)
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