The remains of what is believed to be part of a rocket re-entered the atmosphere this morning over Sri Lanka, creating a blazing streak of fire in the sky.
The International Astronomical Center from Abu Dhabi was able to capture the debris as it broke apart after a fiery descent to Earth.
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WT1190F was discovered in 2013 by the Catalina Sky Survey. Though it’s not known exactly what the object is, by studying its density, experts at ESA’s NEO (near-Earth object) Coordination Centre determined that its size and mass aren’t consistent with a rocky object like an asteroid. They concluded that it is likely the discarded upper stage of a rocket.
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