Mysterious metal spheres on Australian beach identified as space debris

The Australian Space Agency has identified dozens of metallic spheres found on a beach in Queensland as suspected space debris from a rocket or spacecraft re-entry.

• Beachgoers discovered dozens of silver metal spheres scattered on the sand at Forrest Beach in northern Queensland.
• The Australian Space Agency said the objects are suspected to be pressure vessels from a rocket or spacecraft that re-entered the atmosphere.
• The agency confirmed the objects were removed from the site and pose no immediate danger, but warned that similar pieces may be found.