The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has issued an official statement alerting the public to the potential re-entry and overflight of space debris over Kenyan airspace between April 19 and April 20, 2025.

The advisory concerns a significant debris object, identified as Norad ID 61909/2024-205R, originating from a rocket body of unknown mass.

According to the KSA, the debris is expected to follow a north-south trajectory over the eastern African region, including Kenya, before moving towards Tanzania and further south.

The re-entry is projected to occur on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 11:15 pm, with a margin of error of plus or minus 15 hours and 46 minutes.

This places the window for possible atmospheric reentry between 7:29 am on April 19 and 3:01 pm on April 20. The KSA has provided a predicted ground track map to illustrate the likely path of the debris2.

While the agency emphasizes that the debris is not expected to land in Kenya, it has urged the public to remain vigilant and to be on the lookout for any unusual objects falling from the sky within the specified period.

The KSA has also encouraged prompt reporting of any observed debris to local authorities, including police stations, government offices, or military camps for necessary action.

The KSA is collaborating with international partners to refine predictions regarding the debris’ flight path and reentry timeline.

The agency highlights that, due to the object’s large size, it could pose a risk to life and property along its trajectory, although the likelihood of impact in Kenya remains low.

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