A metallic object, likely space junk, crashed in Kenya's Mukuku village.
The massive ring, weighing about 500kg and 2.4m in diameter, is believed to be from a rocket launch vehicle.
The Kenya Space Agency is investigating its origin and impact.
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WATCH | Massive, mysterious metal ring crashes into Kenyan village
A metallic object, likely space junk, crashed in Kenya's Mukuku village.
The massive ring, weighing about 500kg and 2.4m in diameter, is believed to be from a rocket launch vehicle.
The Kenya Space Agency is investigating its origin and impact.
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