Sahara Martian Meteorite Is 4.1 Billion Years Old, Study Finds
Scientists funded by NASA say a Martian meteorite found in the Sahara is about 4.1 billion years old. The study describes it as one of the oldest Mars meteorites ever found. The findings were reported by several outlets.
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Context: Meteorites from Mars are rock pieces that were knocked off the planet by impacts and later fell to Earth. Scientists study them to learn about Mars's early history and whether it once had conditions for life.
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