Science November 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Planetary defense: How military and civil satellites are watching fireballs to help keep Earth safe from space rocks

Space.com

Satellites are watching fireballs blaze through Earth's atmosphere, strengthening planetary defense knowhow and helping scientists learn more about space debris impacts.

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