A Martian meteorite is a rock that formed on Mars, was ejected from the planet by an impact event, and traversed interplanetary space before landing on Earth as a meteorite.

5 days ago · Not of this world: Mystery as NASA discovers ‘sculpted’ alien rock on surface of Mars The rock is made out of elements also found in Earth’s core, the space agency says

4 days ago · 3I/Atlas isn’t the only unusual space rock to be spotted recently, as NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover has spotted a possible meteorite.

Martian meteorites can tell us a lot about Mars and our own planet. Find out about the history of Martian meteorite discoveries and how rocks from Mars get to Earth.

Jul 12, 2022 · In a new study, scientists analyzed the 11-ounce (320 grams) meteorite NWA 7034, nicknamed " Black Beauty," which was discovered in Morocco in 2011. Like more than 300 …

Nov 20, 2020 · In view of these likely advances, we provide a review of the main discoveries from martian meteorites, paying particular attention to the latest discoveries in the last 6 years, …

Jul 17, 2025 · A rare Martian meteorite has revealed complex volcanic processes and mantle heterogeneity on Mars, offering new clues to the planet’s magmatic evolution and thermal history.

Aug 19, 2024 · A team of scientists, including Arizona State University's Tom Sharp, have determined specific locations on Mars from which most of the approximately 200 Martian …

Jul 17, 2025 · A rare Martian meteorite found in Northwest Africa (NWA 16254) became a scientific sensation. Its study by Chinese scientists from Chengdu University of Technology …

Jun 22, 2025 · Martian meteorites are rare rocks that formed on Mars, were launched into space by a powerful event, and eventually journeyed to Earth. These stones are our only tangible …