meteoritics

Meteoritics is the scientific study of meteorites—fragments of space rocks that survive their journey through Earth’s atmosphere and land on the surface. By analyzing meteorites, scientists learn about the early solar system, the formation of planets, and the origins of organic materials. The field involves examining their composition, structure, and isotopic signatures to understand their history and how they relate to other celestial bodies. Essentially, meteoritics helps us uncover clues about our cosmic neighborhood and the processes that shaped our solar system billions of years ago.