Several metallic objects washed up on a beach in Australia after possibly falling from the skies. But don’t worry, we’re pretty sure it’s not aliens. The Australian Space Agency has identified the metal spheres as potential space debris following a recent rocket reentry. “The recovered objects appear to be pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle,” the space agency wrote on X. “The objects’ location and characteristics are consistent with debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere from orbit.” The Australian Space Agency is advising Queensland authorities and the National Emergency Management Agency following the discovery of several unidentified objects at Forrest Beach. pic.twitter.com/43BeUNBCWK — Australian Space Agency (@AusSpaceAgency) July 6, 2026 Shiny space balls The six solid objects were found on Forrest Beach in Queensland, Australia. Each is a shiny metal sphere with bolts protruding from either side and may be a key component from a launch vehicle. Rocket pressure vessels are designed to safely store propellant or oxidizers and are typically made from aluminum or titanium. The Australian Space Agency is currently working with international authorities to confirm the source of the possible space debris. In the meantime, the space agency has warned local residents not to touch, move, or recover suspected space debris if more were to be found and to assume it to be hazardous until advised otherwise.