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Makueni. – There are many questions and few answers in relation to a 500 kilogram metal ring that on December 30 fell on the town of Mukuku, in Kenya; The days go by but to date there is still no clear theory that explains its origin, a situation that, of course, has worried a certain sector of the community.
Fortunately, its impact left no physical or material damagebut it did bring with it big questions, for example, what it is and where it comes from.
Is it a rocket fragment?
Initially, the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) issued a statement in which it indicated that the object, with a diameter of 2.5 meters, could be a separation ring.
“These objects are usually designed to burn when they re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere or to fall into unoccupied areas, such as the oceans. “This is an isolated case, which the Agency will investigate and address using the framework established in international space law,” he explained.
However, the research that has been carried out in this regard has not yet been able to link it with any recent space launch, nor with objects that are in orbit.
Artifact does not belong to Starlink satellites either
According to the astrophysicist Jonathan McDowellfrom the Harvard-Smithsonian Center, this half-ton metal object does not belong to SpaceX’s Starlink satellitesa theory that was also addressed at the time.
The expert assured that although the satellites re-entered the atmosphere on the same day they were found, neither their trajectory nor their manufacturing materials match.
Space junk?
All this lack of evidence has made McDowell think that it could be space junkbut according to his knowledge, there are some factors that do not convince him that said metal ring is such a thing.
It should be noted that year after year, an average of 200 to 400 man-made objects re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere, so it would not be surprising if the ring found in Kenya is space debris.
Investigations into the mysterious object will continue
In its statement, the KSA stated that after going to the place where the artifact was found, they secured it to proceed with an investigation. investigation deeper that, they hope, will serve to give a forceful answer about its origin.
“Upon receiving information on the morning of Tuesday, December 31, 2024, KSA officials rushed to the scene and, working together with a multi-agency team and local authorities, secured the area and recovered the debris, which is now “They are in the custody of the Agency for further analysis,” he stated.
“The Agency would like to thank the local residents of Mukuku Village for their prompt action in reporting the incident to the authorities and for their cooperation in ensuring public safety,” he noted.
