Video: Strange 500kg object from space falls in Kenyan village

An unknown object weighing about 500 kilograms has fallen in a village in Kenya.

The object measures approximately 2.5 meters in diameter. Kenyan officials believe it "possibly fell to Earth during the separation phase of a rocket."

Officials stated, "The debris from the object will be examined to determine its origin. The country or organization responsible for the object will be identified, and legal procedures in accordance with international law will be followed to hold them accountable."

Typically, space debris burns up during re-entry or falls into uninhabited areas such as the ocean. However, it is not always possible for debris to avoid populated areas.

Experts warn that such incidents can pose significant dangers.

In May 2024, a piece of SpaceX debris fell on a hiking trail near a mountainous area in North Carolina.