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

Smithsonian reports object has not been conclusively identified but likely Chinese rocket debris

2 Oct 27 · 15d ago · 2 articles · 1 post · 2 sources · development 2 of 3

The mysterious object remains unconfirmed but experts suspect it is space junk from the Zhuque-2E rocket launched on September 15, with similar discoveries also occurring from other LandSpace launches.

“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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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 2 outlets A Minnesota farmer found an 11-foot metal object in his cornfield; investigators say it may be space debris

    first by Hindustan Times, 17d ago · also Smithsonian

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  2. 1 outlet 11-foot metal object found in Minnesota cornfield may be Chinese rocket debris

    first by Times of India, 14d ago

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