The Sun destroys space rocks before they hit the Earth

The Sun destroys space rocks before they hit the Earth

A meteor streaks across the sky and burns up in a flash. Sometimes, a small piece survives the journey through Earth’s atmosphere and lands as a meteorite. Scientists have studied these fallen rocks for years to understand where they come from and what they’re made of. But something hasn’t added up. Space is full of carbon-rich asteroids. These are dark, soft space rocks filled with carbon and other essential elements. Scientists call them “carb…