Space debris identified in western North Carolina

It's finally confirmed. Strange space debris scattered across western North Carolina has been identified. According to our source, WLOS in Asheville, the debris is part of a SpaceX spacecraft that “broke apart during re-entry.”

Strange space debris scattered across Western North Carolina

It sounds like a science fiction movie, but it's true. NASA reportedly confirmed this on Thursday afternoon. It was a question that many had been asking themselves for weeks. NASA released this in a statement: “SpaceX has confirmed the reentry of the Dragon spacecraft's trunk hardware to NASA following its service missions to the International Space Station.”

What NASA officials say about 'space junk'

This statement was also released by wlos.com in Asheville: “Most recently, trunks that supported SpaceX's 30th commercial service resupply and Crew-7 missions returned over Saudi Arabia and of North Carolina, respectively,” the statement continued. NASA is not aware of any structural damage or injuries resulting from these findings. The “space junk” was discovered mainly between the end of May and June 13. And so they thought they looked like something from outer space.

One piece was found on a trail in Haywood County. It was three feet tall and very heavy. Two smaller objects were found in Franklin and Jackson County. NASA says you find space debris so you don't touch it or try to transport it yourself. There is actually a space debris hotline. This number is 1-866-623-0234. Or you can contact them by email. This address is (email protected).

Catherine Lane is a morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 24 years and is the recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been present on radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs about local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and remote places in the Carolinas. Everything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists of the Carolinas.