Eyes on the sky: Meteorites unlock clues to the mysteries of the Solar System

While the enigmas surrounding life and the universe continue to befuddle us, scientists are unlocking clues to address many important questions about Earth and our Solar System by studying meteorites. As fragments of asteroids or comets, the Moon or even Mars, meteorites have much to tell us about the formation of planets and the distribution of water and biological molecules. There are around a million known asteroids in the Solar System, most of which are found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. These icy, rocky, or metallic objects have no atmosphere and were formed billions of years ago just as the planets were developing. Scientists are especially interested in asteroids as they preserve a unique snapshot of the earliest years of our Solar System. <a href="https://medium.com/@ResearchFeatures/eyes-on-the-sky-meteorites-unlock-clues-to-the-mysteries-of-the-solar-system-5cbe20ebd7c9">Visit Now</a>