The chondrite meteorites take their name from chondrules, the nearly spherical, silicate-rich particles they contain.  They are the most abundant type of stony meteorite, and contain some of the first objects to have formed in the Solar System, including calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions and chondrules.  Chondrules, sub-mm to mm size igneous spheres, formed in the early Solar…

The Center for Meteorite Studies at Arizona State University is currently accepting applications for the 2017 Nininger Meteorite Award!   The Nininger Meteorite Award recognizes outstanding student achievement in the meteoritical sciences as embodied by an original research paper.  Papers must cover original research conducted by the student and must have been written, submitted, or…

Watch for Center Director Meenakshi Wadhwa on the new season of the Science Channel's "How the Universe Works"!  She will be discussing the Solar System in Episode 3, which airs January 23, and asteroids in Episode 10, set to air March 13 (check local listings for times).

Center Director Meenakshi Wadhwa during the Antarctic Search for Meteorites 2012-13 field season. Photo ASU/CMS.

When thinking about water in the Solar System, most picture Earth's oceans, or distant icy moons.  However, we now have further evidence that liquid water was present on asteroids in the early Solar System! A recent paper co-authored by Center Assistant Director Dr. Devin Schrader, in collaboration with Dr. Christine Jilly-Rehak (University of California Berkeley), Dr….