Spectacular Fireball Over Southwest US Likely Satellite Debris
TL;DR
A SpaceX Starlink satellite re-entered Earth's atmosphere, creating a fireball spectacle over the Southwest U.S., with sightings reported in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The satellite, launched in 2022, was designed to burn up upon re-entry to prevent space debris. This event coincided with ongoing meteor showers, leading to initial confusion among skywatchers.
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