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Rosy Stone is Ancient Martian Meteorite

From Smithsonian Magazine · October 30, 2026
Rosy Stone is Ancient Martian Meteorite

A recently discovered meteorite in the Sahara Desert has been identified as a 4.1-billion-year-old rock from Mars. This meteorite, which hints at the Red Planet's watery past, is one of the oldest ever found. Such discoveries provide valuable insights into the history of Mars and its potential to support life.

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