Earth & Environment
How Scientists Trace Meteorites Back to Named Asteroid Families
Scientists can now trace common stony meteorites, like H, L, and LL chondrites, back to specific named asteroid families such as Nele, Massalia, Flora, and Hertha. This tracing involves classifying the meteorite's composition and matching its cosmic ray exposure age with the dynamics of asteroid orbits.
David Grossman·June 28, 2026
