Summary
People in Australia spotted what they believed to be UFOs in the sky, but experts identified the sightings as a Chinese rocket. The rocket, known as Long March 8A, launched from Hainan to send satellites into space.
Key Facts
- Many Australians reported seeing what they thought were UFOs on July 30.
- The sightings occurred in the skies over Queensland and northern New South Wales.
- Experts confirmed the object was a Chinese rocket, not a UFO.
- The rocket was a Long March 8A model.
- It was launched from Hainan, China.
- The rocket's purpose was to deploy satellites for China's state-owned internet network.
