They get rid of weak space rocks long before those rocks ever hit the ground. “We’ve long suspected weak, carbonaceous material doesn’t survive atmospheric entry,” said Dr. Devillepoix.

Much of what scientists understand about the early solar system has come from meteorites — ancient rocks that journey through space and survive a fiery descent through Earth’s atmosphere.

If all goes as planned, on Sunday morning a bell-shaped space capsule the size of a mini-fridge will come screaming down through the atmosphere toward a Utah desert. Inside will be some precious ...

Computer simulations of giant space rock impacts suggest an alternative speedy origin for the Earth-moon system. Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu. Space. ... All About Space, Newsweek ...

Some pieces of the Winchcombe meteorite are hardly contaminated at all because they were recovered within hours of its fall. These samples are incredibly pristine, and contain almost 11 percent water ...

Astronauts embarking on long-haul journeys in deep space can’t pack all the calories they will need in the form of freeze-dried food. They also can’t grow everything they’ll need, as onboard ...