The 52-metre rocket fell into the Indian Ocean after a test flight from Texas. SpaceX recovered it and towed it to Christmas Island.
Why it mattersThe recovery shows how space debris reaches Australian waters. Experts warn that space junk is rising fast as launches increase worldwide.
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