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Mar 31, 2026 52 min

Meteorite Hunters: Chasing Rocks from Space

from Bedtime Astronomy Hosted by Synthetic Universe

Meteorite hunters search remote deserts and polar regions for rocks that act as time capsules of the solar system. Straddling science and commerce, these fragments reveal cosmic origins while fueling tension between research institutions and private collectors. More than rare objects, they offer a direct physical link to a time before Earth existed. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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