https://freerepublic.com/tag/skycanvas/ en-us Sun, 2 Apr 2023 17:56:15 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4142703/posts Japanese company named ALE is sending satellites into space to create the world’s first human-made meteor shower! Named Sky Canvas, this project was initially scheduled for launch in 2020, but a satellite malfunction delayed the show. Now, reports suggest the fireworks could go off as early as 2025. ALE plans to recreate this phenomenon by replacing the natural debris with metal-based artificial particles about 1 cm in size. These grains will be placed in satellites and accurately released from 400 km above Earth, after which they will transform into shooting stars by burning at an altitude of 60-80 km. A... The Weather Channel https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4142703/posts#comment Sun, 2 Apr 2023 17:56:15 GMT