Artificial Meteor Shower Launch Set for 2025.
Space start-up ALE is set to create the world's first artificial meteor shower, named 'SKY CANVAS', over Japan in 2025. Metallic, pea-sized spheres will be dropped from a satellite 250 miles up, which will glow upon re-entry into the atmosphere, appearing as shooting stars. The light show will not only be for viewing pleasure but will also help gather data about the mesosphere, a region that is difficult to study. The project aims to inspire a greater interest in space and science and contribute to the sustainable development of humankind.