Meteorite

Scientists have discovered a meteorite older than Earth, offering the earliest clues to how the Solar System formed and how the first solid materials took shape.

China brings back space rock traces from Moon’s far side

China’s Chang’e-6 mission discovered rare CI chondrite meteorite fragments on the Moon’s far side, revealing new clues about water and organic origins in space.

Watch fireball meteor lights up Japan’s night sky in brilliant blue

NASA estimates around 44 tonnes of meteoritic material fall towards Earth each day. Almost all of it is vaporised in the atmosphere, leaving glowing streaks visible across the night sky.

'Most valuable' Martian meteorite sells for over $5 million at New York auction, sets new record

With dimensions of roughly 15 inches by 11 inches by 6 inches, NWA 16788 is said to be 70 per cent larger than the next-largest Martian meteorite ever found.

How a meteorite strike made a millionaire out of a carpenter

The meteorite was classified as a CM1/2 carbonaceous Chondrite, an extremely rare variety, and it carried a hefty price tag.

This 3,000-year-old arrowhead, forged with meteorite, was used as 'alien' weapon

While previous instances of tools made from space rocks have been found, they remain exceptionally uncommon.

Woman struck by meteorite in ‘astronomically rare’ event

A woman in France was enjoying coffee with a friend when she was struck by a meteorite in an incredibly rare event.

Meteorite crashes into US home: 'Thought someone threw a rock'

A metallic object believed to be a meteorite punched a hole in the roof of a central New Jersey home this week, smashing into a hardwood floor and bouncing around a bedroom.

Blast on Jammu outskirts; lightning strike or meteorite suspected as primary cause

"We suspect it to be a meteorite…. might be lightning", a senior police officer told PTI. Investigations are on.

Scientists discover new mineral that has never been found in nature before

The discovery of this mineral is crucial as it wasn’t known to mankind until now that this form of iron carbide mineral can occur in nature.

Alien life on Mars: Meteorite found in Antarctica may hold clue — Report

The material found in the meteorite is like what certain iron-oxidizing microbes produce on Earth.

Experts confirm Ramgarh Crater's origin as a meteor

A four-member team from the Geological Survey of India and other organisations visited the site to collect evidence related to the origin of the crater in Ramgarh village of the district.

Solar superstorm could knock out US power grid: experts

US weather has been lousy this year, with droughts, heat and killer storms. But a solar superstorm could be far worse.