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Scientists identify one of the oldest known Mars meteorites

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Researchers say the meteorite formed so early that it was on Mars’s surface when liquid water was still present. The finding offers a rare sample from the planet’s ancient past, though the available report provides no further details on its age, composition or implications.

Discovered 2026-11-01T02:04:30.180001-08:00 | 2026-11-01T02:04:30.180001-08:00

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  • The meteorite may provide direct evidence from a period when liquid water existed on Mars, making it relevant to research into the planet’s early environment.
  • No age estimate, composition data or study details are provided, so the report’s scientific significance cannot yet be assessed more precisely.

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