SpaceX Rocket Debris Washes Up On Scilly Isles

Debris from the doomed SpaceX Falcon-9 has washed up on the Isles of Scilly five months after it exploded shortly after take off in Florida.

The unmanned rocket exploded as it left Cape Canaveral in June.

The wreckage, a large section of alloy about 10m by 4m, was discovered by coastguards patrolling off the Cornish mainland.

Martin Leslie, coastal area commander for the coastguard, said: "The markings show an American flag. It looks like it's an American rocket and seems most likely to be the unmanned SpaceX Falcon-9..."

"We're grateful for all those who helped in its recovery - it was a great example of the community working together."

The wreckage is currently being securely held on the beach at Tresco.