Tag: Space rocks
Origin of Earth’s Meteorites: 3 Key Impact Sites Identified
Meteorites are constantly bombarding Earth, with the majority originating from the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. However, a recent study has identified three young asteroid families in the main belt as the...
Decoding the Unusual Shape of Dimorphos and Selam: Watermelon-Shaped Asteroids Explained
Astronomers have long been puzzled by the unusual shapes of the tiny asteroids Dimorphos and Selam, but a recent study sheds light on why they look so strange. These "moonlet" asteroids are part of...
Discovering Ancient Stardust Particles on Earth: A Fascinating Insight into Space Dust Origins
In space, there are clouds that contain gas and dust from stars. Our solar system formed 4.6 billion years ago from a molecular cloud. Most dust grains were destroyed during this formation. The dark...
352 Asteroids with Moonlets: Uncovering Celestial Companions in Space
A new discovery by the European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft has revealed 352 asteroids in the solar system that are likely accompanied by their own orbiting moons. These systems, known as "binary asteroids," provide...
Formation of Moon’s Atmosphere by Meteorite Bombardments
Researchers have discovered that the moon's atmosphere is formed by meteorites bombarding its surface over billions of years. This revelation came after analyzing old moon rocks collected during the Apollo missions using new technology....