‘Very Special’ Meteorite That Crashed Into Couple’s Home Gives Up Its Secrets

A space rock that smashed through a roof and landed in a homeowner's bedroom has yielded its secrets

Justin Tomlinson

Editor-in-Chief, Mora Discover

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‘Very Special’ Meteorite That Crashed Into Couple’s Home Gives Up Its Secrets

A meteorite that crashed directly into a couple's home has been described as very special. The space rock made a dramatic descent, smashing through the roof of the residence before coming to a halt.[1][2]

After breaking through the roof, the meteorite landed in the homeowner's bedroom. Following the unusual event, the space rock has now given up its secrets to researchers.[1][2]

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