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Topic: Possible Japanese rocket debris in Thailand
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SpaceAholic Member Posts: 4437 From: Sierra Vista, Arizona Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-27-2016 09:33 AM
A Japanese rocket maker said Monday (Jan. 25) that a large piece of metal that washed up on a beach in Thailand is likely part of a rocket launched by Japan, reports the Associated Press. The discovery of the metal sparked speculation that it might be from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared almost two years ago.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said the metal piece is "highly likely" to be part of a Japanese H-IIA or H-IIB rocket that was launched from southern Japan, based on an initial examination of photos and videos of the object. Company spokeswoman Sayo Suwashita said officials are trying to determine which rocket and its launch date. Rocket debris falls into the ocean after every launch, and most is collected but sometimes pieces can be found some distance from the launch site, including in foreign waters, she said. |
Liembo Member Posts: 583 From: Bothell, WA Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 01-27-2016 10:42 AM
Credits: PUF News and @JonOstrower via Twitter.Debris: H2A faring:
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