Bits of Mars Have Actually Reached Earth in the Past

Researchers think they have discovered evidence that tiny fragments of Mars have in fact touched down on Earth in the past is one of the interesting facts about Mars. These tiny rocks, which are known as "Martian Meteorites," have somehow managed to reach Earth.

It may seem inconceivable, but over time, pieces of planets' surfaces are blown off when objects like sizable asteroids collide with them. If the impact is large enough, these strikes unleash a ton of ejecta that can actually launch objects into space. This ejecta may possess sufficient energy to circumnavigate the Solar System and escape the planet's gravitational pull before coming into contact with another planet's center of gravity.

Furthermore, it appears that these kinds of incidents are rather frequent. By 2020, it is anticipated that about 277 meteorites discovered on Earth originated from Mars. Although it may seem like a lot, that represents less than 1% of all confirmed meteorites discovered on Earth. By analyzing rocks like this, scientists can learn more about the makeup of Mars' surface and perhaps even its former atmosphere.