The citizens of Kenya They were shocked, after a massive piece of space junk crashes in one remote area African. It is a ring shaped object that It weighs 500 kilos and measures almost three metersand reentered the atmosphere and then crash.
From the space agency of that country explained that it would be a space rocket separation ring. They also highlighted the fortunate that it falls in a remote areasince miraculously did not affect any person.
The statement from the space agency
A video went viral on social networks where you can see a giant metal ring, where the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) reported: “the object, which measures approximately 2.5 meters in diameter and weighs about 500 kg, is a fragment of a space object.”
“Kenya’s space agency is investigating what appears to be the separation ring from a rocket launch. In April 2022, a very similar object crashed in a rural village in Maharashtra“, they reported in relation to the fact that there may also be remains in India.
The agency acted quickly in response to the incident, securing the place and recovering debris for further analysis and investigation about the origin of the fallen object. She was also responsible for ensuring that no victims were reported nor significant damage as a result of re-entry into the ring atmosphere.
As they indicate, Julius Rotich local police commander, informed local media that “the object it was still hot when the officers arrived and that residents had to be cordoned off of the area until it cooled down.
How they celebrate Christmas and New Year in space
On the ISS, the lack of gravity does not prevent astronauts from decorating their surroundings. It is common for them to hang small artificial Christmas trees, LED lights and even traditional red stockings near the work consoles. Besides, each astronaut receives a special package sent from Earthwhich includes gifts and messages from their families, helping to maintain the Christmas spirit.
On December 25 and December 31, the astronauts They usually coordinate a video call with their loved ones on Earth, a tradition that allows for a crucial emotional connection for those who spend long periods in space. These virtual gatherings remind them that even though they are basically far away, they are still part of the family festivities.
On New Year, Things get a little more experimental. Some crews try typical foods from the countries participating in the mission. For example, Russian cosmonauts often carry Olivier salad and caviar in tubes, while Japanese astronauts might include curry rice or dried miso soup on their holiday menu.
Source: Ambito
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