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Daytime Fireball Illuminates Midwestern US Sky, Captured by Satellite

A rare daytime fireball was spotted over the midwestern US on March 17, 2026, producing a powerful sonic boom that was heard by residents and captured by a satellite in geostationary orbit. The event was recorded by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's GOES-19 satellite, providing valuable data for scientists to study.

4 months ago10/100
National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationAmerican Meteor SocietyCleveland National Weather Service
ScienceResearch

Leonardo to Conduct Field Test of Michelangelo Security Dome Architecture in Ukraine

By the end of 2026, Leonardo will conduct the first field test of its Michelangelo security dome architecture in Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in the development of an integrated, multi-domain structure for enhanced security and surveillance. The test is a crucial step towards the full operational capability of the Space Guardian constellation, expected in 2029.

4 months ago60/100
LeonardoEuropean CommissionThales Alenia Space
TechnologyEngineering

SpaceX Expands Starlink Constellation with Falcon 9 Launch from Vandenberg

On March 13, 2026, SpaceX launched 25 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the latest expansion of its broadband internet megaconstellation. This launch brings the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to over 3,000, further solidifying SpaceX"s position in the global satellite communications market.

4 months ago40/100
SpaceXNASA
LaunchesOrbital Operations