Strange Balls found on Queensland beaches could be toxic 'space debris': experts

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Post by ivewonyoung » Sun, Jul 05, 2026, 11:58 PM UTC

Re: Strange Balls found on Queensland beaches could be toxic 'space debris': experts

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Post by pentaphobe » Mon, Jul 06, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC

Non-paywall link at a more legit news source

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Post by protocolture » Mon, Jul 06, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC

>Space Balls

Not like, guerilla marketing for the new movie?

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Post by throwaway27448 » Mon, Jul 06, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC

"Expert" is a term used when no convincing evidence of expertise can be provided

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Post by xattt » Mon, Jul 06, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC

pentaphobe wrote: post #2

Non-paywall link at a more legit news source https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/05/myste...

It’s propellant tanks, saved you a click.

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Post by iam-TJ » Mon, Jul 06, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC

Most likely Hydrazine propellant tanks:

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Post by seemaze » Mon, Jul 06, 2026, 1:04 AM UTC

protocolture wrote: post #3

>Space Balls Not like, guerilla marketing for the new movie?

May the Schwartz be with you.

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Post by jackyinger » Mon, Jul 06, 2026, 1:07 AM UTC

iam-TJ wrote: post #6

Most likely Hydrazine propellant tanks: https://www.space-propulsion.com/spacecraft-propulsion/hydra...

Even if they aren’t, it’s best to assume they are and stay the fuck away. Hydrazine is nasty