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Discovery of an unknown asteroid through dust fallen on Earth

Researchers identify a primitive asteroid through the analysis of micrometeorites.

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These extraterrestrial dust particles, collected from rooftops, reveal a previously unknown parent body.

The discovery suggests increased diversity in the origins of cosmic materials.

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Cette découverte remet en question les modèles actuels sur la composition des astéroïdes et ouvre de nouvelles perspectives pour l'étude des origines du système solaire. Elle illustre aussi l'importance des recherches sur les micrométéorites, souvent négligées au profit des missions spatiales coûteuses.

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