Satellite Sees Russian Meteor Explosion From Space
February 20, 2013
The meteor that exploded over the Urals of central Russia was seen by Eumetsat’s Meteosat-9, at the edge of the satellite view. Hundreds of people were reportedly injured as the meteor’s massive sonic boom caused widespread damage.
credit: ESA
Topics:
Disaster Accident, Environment, Weather satellites, Earth, Spaceflight, Eumetsat, Meteor, Meteosat
