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The Sahara desert meteorite indicates water on Mars earlier than previously… – AlKhaleej Today

The Sahara desert meteorite indicates water on Mars earlier than previously…

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Scientists have analyzed that a meteorite was found in the Sahara in 2012. The meteorite originated from Mars and is called NWA 7533. Scientists studied the meteorite to get an idea of its composition and what Mars might have been like 4.4 billion years ago. The mineral composition of the meteorite has revealed chemical signatures of oxidation that would have occurred if water had been formed. The meteorite is very small and weighs 84 grams. Part of its name comes from the fact that it was discovered…

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