Alex Folta
Alex Folta is the co-founder, the creative head and technical director of the Meteorite Club. With over a decade in business and design experience, Alex is responsible for our widely recognized Meteorite Club design work as well as for all creative and technical processes and questions behind the scenes.
His portfolio includes work for global projects, well known brands and companys of the space and astronomy business and beyond. A true northerner in every way, Alex is a lifelong resident of Hanover in Germany and enjoys spending his free time with his daughter Fiona in the nature, watching stars, looking for meteorites or hunting fossils.
How a Professional Meteorite Hunter Finds Treasures from Space
How a Professional Meteorite Hunter Finds Treasure Imagine holding a piece of the universe in your hand—one that’s traveled billions of miles across the vast expanse of space, survived fiery re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, and landed here, waiting to be discovered. This is the extraordinary journey of meteorites, as described by Steve Arnold, a […]
Odd Streak in the Sky: Solved – A Chinese Long March 12 Rocket Event
On November 30 and December 1, the astronomical community was captivated by a stunning and puzzling phenomenon: a single glowing cloud that lit up the skies and was visible from both Europe and Australia. Initially, this event left observers marveling and theorizing. Could it have been caused by a disintegrating asteroid crossing Earth’s Roche limit? […]
Discovery of Meteorite Fragments Near Haag, Austria after bright Fireball
Imagine a piece of space landing right in your backyard—or close to it. That’s what happened recently near Haag, a town in Lower Austria, when meteorite fragments from a spectacular fireball event were found scattered across fields. This discovery, involving local residents, scientists, and enthusiasts alike, brings a rare glimpse of the cosmos within reach […]
Destruction of the Gebel Kamil Crater: A Loss for Science and Collectors
The Gebel Kamil crater, one of Egypt’s most well-preserved meteorite impact sites, has recently been destroyed by meteorite hunters seeking to profit from its rare iron meteorite fragments. This article will explore the importance of the Gebel Kamil crater, the extent of its destruction, and why purchasing these meteorites contributes to the problem. Consequences […]
Crowdfunding Campaign for SIDERIS a documentary series about Meteorites by Giuseppe Ferreri
Dear friends, We are reaching out to ask for your support in helping our friend Giuseppe Ferreri create a documentary series about meteorites called Sideris. Giuseppe is a passionate and dedicated filmmaker who has spent years researching and studying meteorites, and he is now ready to share his knowledge and insights with […]
Bright Daytime Bolide with Sonic Boom observed from Belgium Netherland and Germany on 28 June 2019
Bright daytime Bolide was observed by more than 300 witnesses from Belgium, Netherland and Germany on 28 June 2019 around 9:30 in the evening hours. A loud sonic boom and bright fireball were reported by many hundreds of people. UPDATE JULY 05: First picture with clear fragmentation of […]