On December 30, 2024, a large metallic object, identified as a rocket separation ring measuring approximately 2.5 meters in diameter and weighing about 500 kilograms, crashed into Mukuku village in Makueni County, Kenya.

The Kenya Space Agency secured the area and retrieved the debris for analysis, confirming it posed no immediate danger to the public. This incident highlights growing concerns over space debris re-entering Earth’s atmosphere and the potential risks to inhabited areas.