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Meteorite found in Sahara confirmed as Martian rock
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An 800-gram pinkish rock discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2022 has been confirmed by NASA-funded researchers to be a meteorite from Mars. Scientists are studying its composition for clues about the Red Planet's geology and history, and the rare find is drawing widespread attention as one of the notable Martian meteorites recovered in recent years.
Why now: NASA-funded researchers have just confirmed the Sahara rock's Martian origin, making fresh news.
NASASahara DesertMarsThe Times of India
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Evidence
- UMaine scientist helps identify one of the oldest Martian meteorites on Earth · The University of Maine
- In 2022, an 800-gram pink rock was found in the Sahara Desert; NASA-funded researchers have now confirmed · The Times of India
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