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"Unexplained Objects Accompany Chinese Spaceplane in Earth's Orbit"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by IFLScience

China launched an experimental and reusable spaceplane into low Earth orbit, accompanied by six mysterious objects trailing behind it. These objects are emitting signals, but their purpose and the nature of the signals remain unclear. Amateur astronomers and satellite trackers are monitoring the objects, with some noting that the signals appear to contain limited data or repeating patterns. The purpose of these additional satellites and China's testing objectives are still unknown.

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Spider 'Balloons' Descend from California Sky, Baffling Experts

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KRON4

Mysterious objects falling from the sky in California are likely spider silk balloons created by spiders engaging in a phenomenon called ballooning. The silk threads, carried by the wind, help baby spiders find new homes and food without competing with their siblings. Researchers believe that ballooning is a smart strategy for spiders living in unstable environments. The exact species of spiders involved in this phenomenon is yet to be determined, but there are between 45,000 and 50,000 species of spiders on the planet, playing an important role in maintaining ecological balance.

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