Out of this world learnings: Scientists analyse samples from 17lb Antarctic meteorite

The expedition team hopes more meteorites can be found — the largest ever discovered meteorite was in Namibia and had 6 tonnes chipped from it by vandals
17-pound meteorite discovered in Antarctica: the researchers with their 16.7-pound find. White helmet: Maria Schönbächler. Green helmet: Maria Valdes. Black helmet: Ryoga Maeda. Orange helmet: Vinciane Debaille. Picture: Maria Valdes

17-pound meteorite discovered in Antarctica: the researchers with their 16.7-pound find. White helmet: Maria Schönbächler. Green helmet: Maria Valdes. Black helmet: Ryoga Maeda. Orange helmet: Vinciane Debaille. Picture: Maria Valdes

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