NASA says Cape Cod meteorite may be iron and was unusually dense
NASA analysis suggests that a meteor that recently fell into Cape Cod Bay was likely made of iron and was unusually dense. While the object is theoretically recoverable, NASA has no plans to retrieve it due to high costs and potential contamination.
Why it matters
The event provides rare data on meteoroid atmospheric entry and composition, though it highlights the logistical challenges of deep-sea scientific recovery.
New analysis by NASA suggests the meteor that plunged into Cape Cod Bay on Saturday may be made of iron, with data indicating the object was unusually dense and is theoretically recoverable from the ocean floor.
The report relies on scientific data and official statements from NASA and researchers.
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