The meteor that wasn't: Object could be International Space Station debrisSTUFF.CO.NZ An object thought to be debris from a space station was seen by many flashing through the southern sky on Tuesday evening. The object's arrival in the South Island's skies was consistent with a recent trip to the space station. An object which exploded over the South Island on Tuesday night is believed to be debris from supplies sent to the International Space Station, not a meteor, an expert says. READ MORE:* Chance photo captures meteor's spectacular display* Russia showered by 'meteorite rain'"It could possibly be debris that's been sent up with the International Space Station," he said. What was first thought to be a large meteor exploded over the South Island on Tuesday night, sparking a flurry of phone calls to police.

Source: Stuff July 19, 2016 07:07 UTC