Meteor Strike: Fireball from SpaceEpisode of September 29, 2014

On the morning of February 15, 2013, a 7,000-ton asteroid, with the power of 30 Hiroshima bombs, crashed into the Earth's atmosphere. A blinding flash of light streaked across the Russian sky, followed by a shuddering blast strong enough to damage buildings and send more than 1,000 people to hospital. Follow the impact scientists in Russia just days after, as they hunt for clues about the meteor's origin and makeup. From their findings, it’s clear we came close to a far worse disaster. This documentary asks what are the chances of another - larger - asteroid heading straight for earth.

Meteor Strike: Fireball from Space was broadcast on SBS ONE at Sunday 20 January 2019, 11:40. This episode was initially placed on Monday 29 September 2014.