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Space Debris Crash Lands in Kenyan Village, Causes No Injuries

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Space Debris Crash Lands in Kenyan Village, Causes No Injuries

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  • A large metallic ring, over eight feet in diameter and weighing more than 1,100 pounds, crashed in a remote Kenyan village without causing injuries.
  • The object's identity was confirmed as space debris originating from six decades of space exploration.
  • The Kenya Space Agency is investigating the ring, which is identified as a separation ring from a launch rocket.
  • Residents reported a loud bang, leading to fears of an explosion, but no evidence of smoke or accidents was found.
  • The agency noted that such objects are designed to burn up upon re-entry or land in unpopulated regions.

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