Experts are speculating about the origin of a massive object that fell in a village in Kenya a week ago.
A massive 500kg metal ring crash-landed in Mukuku village on December 30, leaving experts scrambling for answers.
The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) believes it may be a separation ring from a rocket—designed to burn up in the atmosphere but somehow surviving re-entry.
What is It Exactly?
Theories about its origins are swirling. Romain Lucken, head of French space-tracking startup Aldoria, suggests it could be part of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
However, astronomer Jonathan McDowell remains skeptical and suggests it could have fallen from an aircraft instead.
Incidents Are on The Rise?
Whatever its origin, one thing is clear—incidents like this are on the rise.
With space launches increasing, the risk of debris crashing to Earth is becoming more frequent.
As ESA expert Stijn Lemmens warns, such events used to happen every two weeks.
He warned that such incidents might cause fatalities if not controlled.
