Study Reveals Why Carbon-Rich Meteorites Are Rare on Earth

There's Something Special About Meteors That Collide With Earth

Much of what scientists know about the early Solar System comes from meteorites – ancient rocks that travel through space and survive a fiery plunge through Earth's atmosphere. Among meteorites, one type – called carbonaceous chondrites – stands out as the most primitive and provides a unique glimpse into the Solar System's infancy.The carbonaceous chondrites are rich in water, carbon, and organic compounds. They're "hydrated," which means t…

Scientists may have solved a puzzling space rock mystery

Researchers may have answered one of space science's long-running questions -- and it could change our understanding of how life began. Carbon-rich asteroids are abundant in space yet make up less than 5 per cent of meteorites found on Earth.

Scientists May Finally Have Answered Why The Most Important Meteorites Are So Rare

The type of asteroids that could have brought water and life to Earth make up half of those expected to hit us, but we find few meteorites from them. Why?

Why the meteorites that hit Earth have less water than the asteroid bits brought back by space probes – a planetary scientist explains new research

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Most Carbon-Rich Asteroids Never Make It to Earth—and Now We Know Why

A study of thousands of space rocks may explain why a common type in space is so uncommon on our planet.

Scientists uncover why carbon-rich meteorites rarely reach Earth

An international team of researchers may have answered one of space science's long-running questions—and it could change our understanding of how life began. Carbon-rich asteroids are abundant in space yet make up less than 5% of meteorites found on Earth.