Meteorite that crashed through New Jersey house could hold the clues to life's origins - Space
A meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home in 2024 is being studied by scientists for clues regarding the origins of life. The specimen is considered highly valuable because the homeowner preserved it properly, preventing contamination.
Why it matters
This rare, well-preserved sample provides unique scientific insights into the chemical composition of asteroids and the potential for life-sustaining materials in space.
"Thanks to the homeowner's quick reaction, these are the most pristine CM1/2 meteorites we know of."
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Click for next article A view of the Hillsborough meteorite. (Image credit: SETI Institute) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 8 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A space rock exploded through a bedroom ceiling in New Jersey, and scientists have now traced its origins to a strange, briny asteroid once visited by a NASA mission.
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