

Mic Drop: Elon Musk, come and get your space junk.
Jan 17, 2025
Jordan Hobbs, an Australian cattle farmer and newfound local celebrity, shares his unexpected encounter with SpaceX debris on his property. He recounts the bizarre moment he discovered a charred metallic object among his cattle. Jordan discusses the challenges of space junk, the broader implications for space exploration, and even jokes about potential compensation from Elon Musk. His journey reflects the fascinating intersections of rural life and modern technology, offering a humorous yet thought-provoking look at how space debris impacts our world.
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Unexpected Discovery
- Jordan Hobbs, a cattle farmer, found a strange object on his land.
- It turned out to be space junk from a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
SpaceX Junk
- The object was identified as part of the SpaceX Dragon trunk.
- This trunk was jettisoned before the crew's return in 2021.
Local Celebrity
- The discovery made Jordan a local celebrity and he even built a fence around the debris.
- The Australian Space Agency contacted him but never visited.