Martian Meteorite Gives Clues on Mars's Origins
A rock found in the Sahara in 2022 has turned out to be a Martian meteorite, according to a NASA-funded study. The study says it is 4.1 billion years old and is among the oldest Mars meteorites found, offering a view of the planet's origins.
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Context: Mars meteorites are rocks that were blasted off Mars and landed on Earth, so scientists can study Martian material without sending a mission there.
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