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Scientists are decoding fragile meteorites to uncover which small asteroids could become future treasure troves for space exploration.

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The number 40,000 might not sound particularly dramatic, but it represents humanity's growing catalog of near-Earth asteroids, rocky remnants from the solar system's violent birth that cross paths ...

Astronomers have just logged the 40,000th near-Earth asteroid, a major marker in humanity’s effort to keep track of the rocks that pass close to our planet. These objects range from a few yards across ...

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