Gravity Assist: These Space Rocks Have Seen It All, with Neyda Abreu

18/03/2022 25 min
Gravity Assist: These Space Rocks Have Seen It All, with Neyda Abreu

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How do we know if a rock came from the Moon, Mars, or an asteroid? Planetary scientist Neyda Abreu has looked inside all kinds of meteorites to understand where they came from and what’s inside them. She also traveled to Antarctica to hunt for space rock treasure. Since she was a child in Venezuela, she has been curious about the life cycles of stars and planets. Learn about her work with meteorites and her journey to become a scientist.

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