An asteroid shattered near Jupiter’s gravitational gateway 800 million years ago; scientists say the debris may have bombarded Earth for 150 million years - The Times of India
• Researchers at the Southwest Research Institute discovered that a massive asteroid shattered near Jupiter's gravitational gateway approximately 800 million years ago. • The fragmentation event released a vast amount of rocky debris that likely bombarded Earth, the Moon, and Mars for an estimated 150 million years. • This finding is significant as it helps scientists understand the historical distribution of asteroids and the frequency of impact events in the inner solar system.
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