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Sahara meteorite identified as ancient Mars crust fragment

Original: 🚀 oddquark // Space Watch — 2026-11-02 A pink rock from the Sahara turns out to be a chunk of Mars' primordial crust, at

Scientists have identified a pink meteorite found in the Sahara, named Teghaza 001, as a piece of Mars' primordial crust dating back at least 4.1 billion years. The rock preserves traces of ancient water, offering researchers a rare window into the Red Planet's earliest days and its potential past habitability. Space enthusiasts and researchers are calling it a kind of Rosetta Stone for understanding Mars' geological origins.

Why now: The meteorite's extreme age and evidence of ancient water offer new insight into Mars' early history, sparking fresh interest among researchers and space fans.

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• 🚀 oddquark // Space Watch — 2026-11-02 A pink rock from the Sahara turns out to be a chunk of Mars' primordial crust, at least 4.1 billion years old! Teghaza 001 is a free sample from the Red Planet's earliest days, and it preserves hints of ancient water. A Rosetta Stone for… · oddquark@vivaldi.net · 3

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