Mysterious Spheres Found In Australia Are Likely Space Debris

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: An Australian beach community was confused – and later delighted – by the discovery of six metallic-looking spheres that washed ashore last week. The mystery, and the ensuing attention, prompted a bunch of alien jokes from local residents and businesses. But Australia’s space agency put the speculation to rest on Monday, saying that the spheres appeared to be rocket debris that had recently re-entered the atmosphere from orbit.