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Meteorites are fragments of rock or metal from outer space that survive their fiery passage through Earth’s atmosphere and land on the surface. These ancient objects offer scientists an invaluable glimpse into the early solar system, preserving chemical signatures and minerals that date back billions of years. Meteorite studies help researchers understand planetary formation, the building blocks of life, and the violent history of cosmic collisions. From iron meteorites to stony chondrites rich in organic compounds, each discovery provides critical evidence about the processes that shaped our planets and the ongoing dynamics of our cosmic neighborhood.