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NASA's Radars Revolutionize Meteor Detection and Recovery

3/17/2025

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NASA researchers Marc and Jeffrey Fries reveal how weather radars can spot bolides—those dazzling meteors that streak across our skies. These radars, capable of tracking meteorite fragments even in daylight, are revolutionizing recovery efforts. By enhancing detection methods and promoting data sharing, we can unlock secrets about our solar system's beginnings.

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NASA researchers Marc and Jeffrey Fries reveal how weather radars can spot bolides—those dazzling meteors that streak across our skies. These radars, capable of tracking meteorite fragments even in daylight, are revolutionizing recovery efforts. By enhancing detection methods and promoting data sharing, we can unlock secrets about our solar system's beginnings.