SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 18, 2026NotebookCheck

An astronaut aboard the ISS has captured a fireball in the atmosphere

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On April 27, 2026, ISS astronaut Chris Williams spotted a bright fireball streaking through the upper atmosphere over West Africa while searching for an approaching cargo spacecraft. He watched it break apart into smaller pieces, but its origin — whether rocket debris, a satellite, or a meteor — remains unknown.

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