Meteorite fragment from Mars found in the Sahara Desert

Rare Martian Meteorite Found in Sahara Offers Insight into Ancient Crust

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A meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert is identified as a rare fragment of Mars' ancient crust. This finding provides a unique opportunity to study the geological history of Mars from a direct sample. The discovery adds valuable data to our understanding of the planet's early formation and composition.

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Originally published by arstechnica