"We found that the momentum of the ensuing explosion is enough to eject the surrounding highly shocked rock material into ...

BIR MOGHREIN, Mauritania — You may have seen a meteorite ... sale, from what turned out to be a rare type of chondrite, was $55, about the same as his monthly paycheck. “The secret of ...

The meteorite's characteristic surface, formed upon entering the Earth's atmosphere, adds to its distinct features. This find is one of only 17 meteorites recorded in the Australian state of Victoria.

Most meteorites are bits of asteroid, which are themselves leftovers from the formation of the solar system. What is the difference between a meteor, a meteorite, a meteoroid and an asteroid?