Science · Sahara, Mali · October 30, 2026

Mars meteorite found to be 4.1 billion years old

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 29, 7:32 PM ET

Teghaza 001, found in Mali in 2022, is reported to be 4.1 billion years old. It is one of the oldest Martian meteorites known.

Why it matters

It gives clues to early Mars.

Background

Meteorites are rocks blasted off Mars.

The story so far

1. Oct 294.1-billion-year-old Martian meteorite studied
2. Oct 30Mars meteorite found to be 4.1 billion years old

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Sources

• Reuters via Wikipedia ↗October 29, 2026
• NASA ↗Oct 29, 7:32 PM ET

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