Meteorites

Early Earth had an atmosphere rich in carbon dioxide, claims study looking at ancient meteorites

Our planet is pelted with space dust and tiny meteorites daily, which make their way through the atmosphere and collect on the surface.

Incoming! NASA's DART mission will deliberately smash into an asteroid in 2022

DART will knock into one of the smaller 'moonlets' in a near-Earth asteroid system called Didymos.

A meteorite crashed into the Moon during total lunar eclipse in January

For the first time, researchers have been able to capture, on video, a meteorite crashing into the Moon.

Phosphates, key life ingredient, may have hitched a ride on meteorites to Earth

Phosphates which are originated in outer space which are essential ingredients for DNA-based life forms.

Life's first handshake detected near our galaxy

In a first, a team of scientists using highly sensitive radio telescopes has discovered the first complex organic “chiral” molecule in interstellar space near the centre of our galaxy.

Space rock craze hits South Korea after meteor shower

Mars rocks fell in Africa last July

This is an important and unique opportunity for scientists trying to learn about Mars' potential for life.