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oi-Madhuri Adnal
A mysterious object was found on the coast of Green Head in Western Australia on Sunday, sparking speculation that it could be linked to the Chandrayaan-3 launch from India.
The Chandrayaan-3 mission was carried out using India’s powerful Launch Vehicle Mark-III, which propelled it to a specific orbit around the Earth. Notably, the launch was observable in the skies of Australia as its trajectory traversed the continent.
Just watched India’s space agency launch their moon rocket on YT then fly over my house 30 mins later! Congrats @isro ! Hopefully you stick the landing ???????? pic.twitter.com/ETP8xL8lqv
— Dylan O’Donnell (@erfmufn) July 14, 2023
The gold-colored cylinder, measuring approximately 2.5 meters in length and width, was discovered by local residents in Green Head, located about 155 miles north of Perth.
Authorities have been safeguarding the large metallic item while attempting to determine its origins.
According to Sky News Australia, the military was called in to review video footage of the object.
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However, the Australian Space Agency (ASA) has suggested that it could be a component of a foreign-launched rocket.
We are currently making enquiries related to this object located on a beach near Jurien Bay in Western Australia.
The object could be from a foreign space launch vehicle and we are liaising with global counterparts who may be able to provide more information.
[More in comments] pic.twitter.com/41cRuhwzZk
— Australian Space Agency (@AusSpaceAgency) July 17, 2023
In a tweet, the agency stated that they are inquiring about the object and coordinating with international counterparts for additional information.
Police have said that an analysis by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Chemistry Centre of Western Australia has determined that the object is safe and poses no risk to the public. However, they have asked members of the public to stay away from the location until the object has been removed.
Police have also said that the object does not appear to have come from a commercial aircraft, as had been speculated on social media.
The discovery of the cylinder has sparked a wave of speculation about its origins. Some have suggested that it could be a piece of space debris, while others have speculated that it could be a hoax.
Last friday, people in Australia reported seeing a comet/UFO in the sky which turned out to be the LVM3 rocket that launched #Chandrayaan3.
And now, the third stage of a PSLV rocket has washed ashore on the coast of Green Head, Western Australia! #ISRO pic.twitter.com/FFVwhooSyE
— Debapratim (@debapratim_) July 17, 2023
The ASA has said that it will provide more information about the object once it has been identified.
In the meantime, the mystery of the gold-colored cylinder continues to baffle authorities and the public alike.
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