[1] A meteorite is a rock that originated in outer space and has fallen to the surface of a planet or moon. When the original object enters the atmosphere, various factors such as friction, …

Oct 31, 2025 · Meteorite, any fairly small natural object from interplanetary space—i.e., a meteoroid—that survives its passage through Earth’s atmosphere and lands on the surface. In …

If you would like to learn more about meteorite identification, and discover how to perform some other simple tests at home, please visit The Aerolite Guide to Meteorite Identification. …

Jul 17, 2025 · Scientists estimate that about 48.5 tons (44 tonnes or 44,000 kilograms) of meteoritic material falls on Earth each day. Almost all the material is vaporized in Earth's …

To tell if a rock is a meteorite, start by examining its physical features and characteristics. Many meteorites are magnetic due to their iron-nickel content, but there are non-magnetic …

Jul 31, 2025 · The Allan Hills 84001 meteorite from Antarctica is the second-oldest Martian meteorite in the Museum's collections (4.1 billion years old) and is known as the “life on Mars” …

Apr 4, 2024 · The best-preserved impact crater in the world is the Barringer Meteorite Crater, near the U.S. town of Winslow, Arizona. There, more than 50,000 years ago, a meteorite weighing …

Oct 30, 2025 · Human DNA detected in 2 billion year old meteorite New NASA data revives theory that life on earth came from space

A meteoroid or piece of a small asteroid (large objects may get totally vaporized upon impact) that has survived passage through the atmosphere is called a meteorite.

So you think you found a meteorite? Read these tips for identifying cosmic treasure.