A large, slowly descending fireball was captured on film streaking across the skies of southern Australia on Saturday night.

Reports on social media indicate that this phenomenon, thought to be space debris, was visible in various regions including southern New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. The incident has sparked discussions regarding the need for regulations concerning space junk.

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  1. It’s concerning to see increasing incidents like the recent sighting of a slow-moving fireball in the southern Australian skies, which has been attributed to space junk. As more satellites and debris clutter the orbit around Earth, the potential for such objects to re-enter our atmosphere—and be visible from the ground—becomes more frequent.

    Calls for regulation of space debris are crucial at this point. It underscores the need for international cooperation to establish comprehensive guidelines for satellite launches and decommissioning procedures to minimize space junk. The increasing visibility of debris not only poses risks to safety but also raises questions about our stewardship of space. We need to prioritize responsible space activity to protect both our atmosphere and the advancements we’ve made in space exploration.

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