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Martian meteorite found in the Sahara is 4.1 billion years old

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First published 2 hours ago (Oct 30, 2026, 6:25 PM UTC) · latest update Oct 30, 2026, 6:25 PM UTC

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This Rosy Stone Spotted in the Sahara Turned Out to Be a 4.1-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite From Mars, One of the Oldest Ever Found.
2 sources: CBS News, Smithsonian Magazine

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Ars Technica · Independent · United States
Rare meteorite from Mars gives us a view into its ancient crust.
Scientific American · Independent · Global
The oldest known piece of Mars may help solve mysteries of life on Earth.

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CBS News

United States · Independent

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Rose-colored meteorite found in the Sahara Desert turns out to be 4.1 billion-year-old piece of Mars

news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMickFVX3lxTFBmblhVREdSUElXTm1KcGpEX0U4TmxYLVd…

Published Oct 30, 2026, 6:25 PM UTC1 cross-referenced fact

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Smithsonian Magazine

Global · Independent

Neutral

This Rosy Stone Spotted in the Sahara Turned Out to Be a 4.1-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite From Mars, One of the Oldest Ever Found

news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwJBVV95cUxPVlZ2ZVZUbVNYTWVfZUxiYkJPNW84TWd…

Published Oct 30, 2026, 6:25 PM UTC1 cross-referenced fact

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Reuters

United Kingdom · Independent

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