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11-foot metal object found in Minnesota cornfield suspected to be Chinese rocket debris

Aerospace observers suggest object is from Zhuque-2E rocket launched September 15

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MPR News, citing evidence from Ars Technica, reported that the Minnesota object could be associated with a Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket developed by aerospace company LandSpace. The rocket stage likely re-entered Earth's atmosphere after its primary mission, with dense components surviving the re-entry process.

“Most materials burn up or break apart, but some dense or heat-resistant components can survive and reach the ground.”

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Stevens County Sheriff's Office Investigating agencyLandSpace Chinese aerospace companyMinnesota farmer Object discoverer

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