meteorite

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The early Earth's makeup can be explained mostly as a mix of known meteorite types.

From Science Daily

The chemical composition of the asteroids, gleaned by telescopes, matched a set of rare meteorites called EL enstatite chondrites, they reported in 2022.

From Science Magazine

She said: "The Winchcombe meteorite is a remarkable piece of space history."

From BBC

This loss has major implications, as meteorites are unique samples of extraterrestrial bodies that provide insights into the origin of life on Earth and the formation of the Moon.

From Science Daily

Co-author Professor Phil Bland, from Curtin's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences said new discoveries from studying rare particles in meteorites are enabling us to gain insights into cosmic events beyond our solar system.

From Science Daily