Mystery solved? ‘…with ISRO’: Australian Space Agency's big update on object found on beach

The mysterious metal cylinder that washed up on an Australian beach two weeks ago is likely debris from an expended third stage of a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, the Australian Space Agency confirmed on Monday, “PSLV is a medium-lift launch vehicle operated by ISRO “We have concluded the object located on a beach near Jurien Bay in Western Australia is most likely debris from an expended third-stage of a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. The PSLV is a medium-lift launch vehicle operated by ISRO,” the space agency tweeted. 'Debris with Australian agency' The Australian Space Agency said that the debris will remain in storage and it was working with the ISRO, to seek confirmation to determine the next steps, including considering obligations under the United Nations space treaties. “The Australian Space Agency is committed to the long-term sustainability of outer space activities, including debris mitigation, and continues to highlight this on the international stage,” it further said.