Where do meteorites of different types come from? In a review paper in the journal Meteoritics & Planetary Science, ...

Geologic map of the asteroid belt. Circles identify the asteroid families from which our meteorites originate and letters mark the corresponding meteorite type. The horizontal axis ranges from short ...

The cosmos has always fascinated humanity with its vast mysterious expanse holding both beauty and potential danger. Among the threats from outer space asteroids are ... Read more The post Why ...

New Southwest Research Institute-led modeling indicates the main belt asteroid (52246) Donaldjohanson may have formed about 150 million years ago when a larger parent asteroid broke apart; its orbit ...

The review yielded positive results, reflecting remarkable progress in the national team’s capabilities, and reinforcing the preparations for the mission launch ...