Why meteorites that hit Earth have less water than the asteroid bits brought back by space probes — a planetary scientist explains

Much of what scientists know about the early solar system comes from meteorites – ancient rocks that travel through space and survive a fiery plunge through Earth’s atmosphere. Among meteorites, one type – called carbonaceous chondrites – stands out as the most primitive and provides a unique glimpse into the solar system’s infancy. The carbonaceousContinue reading “Why meteorites that hit Earth have less water than the asteroid bits brought back by space probes — a planetary scientist explains”
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