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NASA confirms meteor streaked across southeast Texas

Meteor spotted streaking above Texas responsible for sonic booms, NASA says

A bright fireball that was spotted Saturday afternoon in the skies over southeastern Texas was confirmed to be a meteor that likely broke apart over the Houston area, according to NASA.

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NASA confirms meteor streaked across Southeast Texas on Saturday

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NASA: Houston 'booms' caused by meteor; meteorites may be in the area

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Meteor visible from sky near Houston, preliminary NASA data shows

People around the area reported feeling a rumbling and seeing a bright streak Saturday evening.

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A mysterious boom shook Houston area Saturday afternoon. Experts say it was a meteor

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Want to find a piece of yesterday's Houston-area meteorite? Here's where NASA says to look

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NASA strewn field map shows where pieces of apparent meteor might have landed

NASA shared a strewn field map of Montgomery County and Harris County to illustrate a "simplified estimate of where meteorites landed" after an apparent meteor broke apart in the sky Saturday afternoon.

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Houston meteor explosion: 35,000 mph fireball unleashes 26 tons of TNT energy, NASA confirms Texas boom

A loud boom echoed across Texas on Saturday, March 21. Residents initially feared an explosion. Officials confirmed the sound was from a meteor. NASA stated the object broke apart mid-air. This fragmentation created a pressure wave causing the booms heard.

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MSU Texas chosen to compete in “SUITS” competition for NASA

Big news for Midwestern State University as it has been accepted for the second year in a row to participate in NASA's SUITS competition.

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Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston home, officials say

Nasa confirms meteor after residents reported hearing thunder-like noises about the time the fireball was visible