The Opportunity rover recently spotted this rock on Mars, whose texture resembles a meteorite. The rover is seen using its X-ray spectrometer, which should reveal its composition, and will hopefully determine whether this rock is indeed a meteorite. See this press release for more pictures and details.
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I am fascinated with space exploration and everything connected to the solar system and the universe. I think this is the science that will change the world.
I agree, spacepoint!
BTW, the rover's X-ray spectrometer has confirmed that the rock seen here is indeed a meteorite...in particular, it is an iron meteorite. See New Scientist for the latest.
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