On August 19, 2026, residents of Christmas Island reported spotting debris from a SpaceX Starship rocket that had launched from Texas in July and crashed in the Indian Ocean, with the wreckage now spotted being towed near the island. The unexpected sighting drew attention to space debris management issues.
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A Christmas Island resident was surprised to find the massive piece of debris floating off the coast.
A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July and crashed into the Indian Ocean hadn't been seen since - but now Christmas Island residents say they have spotted it being towed just off their coast.
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